THE OAK GUIDE Issue # 3 January, February, March 2016 Welcome to the third issue of The Oak Guide, the official magazine of Bourbon & Oak. I really enjoyed seeing our first two issues come to life last year and I hope you did as well. This issue is our first quarterly issue and covers January, February, and March 2016. […]
Some time ago at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Ky., a batch of beautiful 17-year-old Kentucky bourbon was accidentally mixed with barrels of much younger whiskey. This error turned out better than anyone could have expected as the older bourbon wasn’t marred, but was transformed into something surprisingly special. Realizing this unique liquid deserved […]
Featured Bar: Today we feature a unique bar out of our nations capital. 2 birds 1 stone is a cocktail bar that serves up some amazing drinks. Their weekly-changing, hand-drawn, cocktail menu, features some favorite classics and creative originals made with the finest ingredients. You can order something from the current selection or a past favorite. They keep many […]
Greenbar Distillery today announced the launch of SLOW HAND Six Woods whiskey into nation-wide distribution. The 11-year-old craft distillery, which specializes in full-flavor spirits and bitters, has been tinkering for the last five years with a technique to add more interesting flavors to whiskey without going beyond the confines of grain, wood and time. It […]
Booker’s® Bourbon, one of the few ultra-premium bourbons available uncut and unfiltered1, is proud to announce the first of an anticipated six releases in its 2016 Batch Collection, “Booker’s Bluegrass.” Named in honor of two of founding distiller Booker Noe’s favorite things — whiskey and bluegrass music — this batch features a custom label depicting […]
Fifteen minutes. That’s all it took for 50 prestigious Golden Tickets to June’s Kentucky Bourbon Affair™ showcase to sell out, with dozens more signing up for the waitlist. “Talk about a gold rush,” said Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association that coordinates the signature showcase. “The word has clearly gotten out […]
Catoctin Creek receives honors for Craft Producer, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of the Year
Catoctin Creek receives honors for Craft Producer, Master Distiller and Brand Ambassador of the Year Purcellville, VA (January 29, 2016) – Whisky Magazine recently announced their Icons of Whisky awards, and in the American division, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company was shortlisted for three of the awards: Craft Producer of the Year Master Distiller of the […]
Louisville, KY—Woodford Reserve announces the latest Distillery Series expression, Frosty Four Wood. Unveiled in July 2015, the Distillery Series is Woodford Reserve’s latest line of complex offerings available for purchase at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and select Kentucky retailers. The series showcases Woodford Reserve’s continued commitment to providing an unmatched whiskey experience and leading the […]
Book: If you are looking to expand your knowledge of how to make excellent cocktails then you may want to check out The Gentleman’s Guide To Cocktails. It features more than 150 recipes, covers numerous classics, and has some excellent drawings. This is an excellent guide for any cocktail enthusiast. We featured this great book […]
Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky This review was written and shared by Paul Martin. I have avoided reviewing the Lagavulin 16, afraid my words could not do it justice. I recalled Eric Clapton’s comment on covering Jimi Hendrix, “I thought about doing Voodoo Child but I think that is too sacred of a […]
