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Morning Report, Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Drinks: Feel that winter cold coming on? We have an article for you. Bran’s Dram is a cocktail to help you feel better or maybe to not care about the cold at all we’re not sure. I’m sure you can substitute the Rum for Whiskey if you wish. A little over two years ago I […]

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December 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Basil Hayden’s  has been selected as our December 2013 Whiskey of the Month. Please see our full review below. Basil Hayden’s is one of the small batch whiskeys from Beam. Basil Hayden’s Our Rating: 95% Name: Basil Hayden Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 8 Years Our Rating: 95% Notes: Basil Hayden’s […]

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Bourbon & Oak Top 15 Gift Picks

Today officially kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season. We feature a lot of products on our site, some deal with bourbon and whiskey and some do not and we receive a lot of feedback from you about the products we feature. We put a list together of our top 15 gift picks based on some […]

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Morning Report, Friday, November 29th, 2013

News: Make your home bar what it should be and stock your home bar the right way with these 17 essential items. Read Article.

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Morning Report, Thursday, November 28th, 2013

News: Gentleman, if you are looking for some last minute ideas of what to bring to Thanksgiving then we have found the article for you. Esquire has the 12 Things Any Man Can Take To Thanksgiving and you can read the article here. Again, we hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the day with friends, […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for everyone who follows and supports our blog and for allowing us to share our passion for bourbon with you. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

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Four Roses Small Batch Review

Name: Four Roses Small Batch Bottled By: Four Roses Distillery ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Notes: On the nose Four Roses Small Batch has a nice spicy woodsy scent to it. At first sip you are hit with a very pleasant spice taste with some caramel, vanilla, and mint. I got a nice taste of dry oak as well which was […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

Gear: Most of us have been in a situation when we open a large bottle of brew but don’t have the time to finish it. Rather than to let it go to waste pick yourself up the Hermetus Bottle Opener and Resealer. Check it out here. Food: We are big fans of maple syrup, especially for cooking […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

Books: I am a big fan of cooking with alcohol. Mostly bourbon of course but occasionally other spirits and beer as well. Here is a great book that focuses on cooking with beer. Get it here. Gear: A little out of season right now but definitely worth mentioning on our site. I saw this a […]

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Pennypacker Bourbon Review

Name: Pennypacker Bourbon ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Our Rating: 84% Notes: On the nose Pennypacker has a nice wheat and spice scent to it. At first sip you can taste the wheat, some spices, and a noticeable anise flavor. The finish is short with a slight burn and similar flavors of wheat and anise. There is not a lot of […]

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