Author: Bourbon & Oak

Featured Bar: The Bar at Husk, Charleston, SC

The Bar at Husk Restaurant in Charleston, SC, is our featured bar this week. It’s easy to see what all the hype is about when you visit Husk. Husk has great southern food, atmosphere, and an amazing drink list. I suggest the Fire In The Orchard, their seasonal riff on the old fashioned, with Rye whiskey, […]

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Morning Report, Friday, February 21st, 2014

Drinks: In honor of 25 years, Booker’s Bourbon is giving bourbon enthusiasts a reason to celebrate with a limited edition release of an exclusive bottling that is the most unique liquid produced to date. Batch No. 2014-1 pays homage to its namesake, 6th Generation Beam Master Distiller Booker Noe. It ranges in age from 9-11 years old with […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, February 20th, 2014

Cigars: Samuel Adams Utopias is a hard to find beer. It is a brew that is one of the most sought after in the world. I was lucky enough to have some at the 2012 GABF in Denver, Colorado. Utopias is a beer like no other; the 2013 version is a combination of different brews finished […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Books: To Have and Have Another, is an excellent book in which Ernest Hemingway enthusiast and cocktail connoisseur Philip Greene delves deeper into the author’s drinking habits than ever before, offering dozens of authentic recipes for drinks directly connected with the novels, history and folklore, and colorful anecdotes about the man himself. With this cocktail companion, […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, February 18th, 2014

Books: In Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail adds another 20 fine recipes to his hand-picked collection of 80 rare-and-worth-rediscovered drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommon ingredients, and profiles of many of the cocktail world’s movers and shakers. Historic facts, expanded anecdotes, […]

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Morning Report, Monday, February 17th, 2014

Home: Normann Copenhagen Block Table is a mobile table on wheels that has a light and airy expression about it. It is especially good as a bar cart and perfect for your next tasting session. You can get it here.

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Green Spot Irish Whiskey

News: Green Spot Irish Whiskey will begin hitting the USA market around March. It is a non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. It is made up of whiskeys that have been aged 7-10 years in a combination of new bourbon barrels and refill bourbon barrels as well some sherry casks. The taste is […]

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Morning Report, Friday, February 14th, 2014

Drinks: Orphan Barrel Old Blowhard is a 26 year old spicy bourbon with hints of orange peel and other fruits. Old Blowhard was found at the famous Stitzel-Weller Distillery and should be hitting shelves in March. Be sure to check this one out, it should be a top bourbon release for 2014. Gear: Smartwatches are growing […]

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Valentine’s Day Events, Louisville, Kentucky

Some great Valentine’s Day events for those in the Louisville area. Check them out here.

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Morning Report, Thursday, February 13th, 2014

Gear:  Tumi and Ketel One Vodka once again raise the bar with the introduction of the Mixology Backpack. It combines the brands’ collective passion for craftsmanship and artisanal design with fun and functional features to serve up the needs of the modern day mixologist. This exclusive backpack, made from rich Italian coated canvas with black leather […]

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