Author: Bourbon & Oak

Featured Bar: The Crunkleton, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Visitors at The Crunkleton can choose from a selection of over 300 distilled spirits, many mixed with the same techniques and ingredients as when they were first popularized. In keeping with the classic menu, their atmosphere also recalls a bygone era. Mission-style furniture, warm amber lighting, and a friendly staff welcome visitors while the sounds […]

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Morning Report, Friday, February 7th, 2014

Books: Here is an interesting book by Rae Katherine Eighmey. Abraham Lincoln in the Kitchen is a culinary biography unlike any before. It is fascinating that Abraham Lincoln cooked and this wonderful book is an insight into the everyday life of one of our nation’s favorite and most esteemed presidents and a way to experience flavors and […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, February 6th, 2014

Article: I’ve been off my craft beer game for a while now. Well somewhat, I still have a great selection of craft beer at home and I’ve been picking some up on a regular basis, but it’s been the usual favorites. I know a lot of you ask about recommendations, so when I saw this […]

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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Review

Name: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Notes: On the nose warm notes of rye, tobacco, wood, smoke, and leather. At first sip there are strong earthy tones of tobacco, rye, grains, nuts, and wood which seemed expected from the nose. The taste of cinnamon, anise, and black pepper are present and it has […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

Books: Here is a great book about the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is an attraction that celebrates the heritage of Kentucky bourbon, bringing to life the people, places, and events that signify the bourbon industry. Along the trail, tour guides and distillery exhibits offer visitors a variety of interesting facts. Collected from the Kentucky […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Gear: Here is a great addition to any mancave. I personally have the same one and I really enjoy it. A nice gift from a friend of mine a while back, this simple, small turn table allows me to listen to all my favorite records. It features: Mini-size turntable with same great full-size technology Belt-driven […]

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Knappogue Castle Sherry Cask Finished 16 Year Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Knappogue Castle Sherry Cask Finished 16 Year Irish Whiskey Bottled By: Knappogue Castle ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 16 years Notes: On the nose this has a very mellow aroma of walnuts, vanilla, and cherries. The first sip is as mellow as the nose and equally enjoyable and has some wonderful sweet flavors of vanilla, caramel, and fresh […]

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Morning Report, Monday, February 3rd, 2014

Good Monday morning to everyone. I hope everyone had a good weekend and for those who watched the game, I hope you enjoyed it. Gear: Here is a great offering from Izola. A set of four stainless steel stackable shot glasses. The set has a great quote from Mark Twain on them and comes in […]

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Featured Bar: Irish Pub on Washington Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Today we feature a bar from my home state of West Virginia. Irish Pub on Washington Street is a simple little Irish Pub with great food, music, and drinks. We suggest having a pepperoni roll (a staple in West Virginia) and a classic root beer float, follow that up with an Almost Heaven Amber Ale […]

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Super Bowl 2014 Eats, Drinks, & Picks

It’s time for the Super Bowl. Great food, drinks, commercials, and time with friends and family. We have some great recipes and drink suggestions for tomorrows game. Eats: Chicken Skewers Here is a great recipe from Jackie Dodd that is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. It features chicken, beer, and sriracha. Click on the image above to see […]

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