Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey aged in seasoned wood oak barrels. This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch wheat recipe bourbon was aged well over a decade and is a special one-time-only release. The barrels in this release underwent a […]
Berkshire Mountain Distillers (BMD) announced today the release of the long-awaited Shays’ Rebellion American Whiskey, a unique whisky made in collaboration with the Sam Adams brewery. In the summer of 2012, Berkshire Mountain Distillers had the idea to experiment with triple distilling a batch of Samuel Adams Cinder Bock, a fiery Rauch Bock beer. The resultant whiskey made […]
A new Single Barrel Bourbon is the latest limited edition expression in the premium 1792 whiskey collection from Barton 1792 Distillery. All of the bourbon used in this bottling was distilled and aged at the historic Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown before being selected and tasted for its exceptional quality. The bottling took place on […]
Wyoming Whiskey, maker of award-winning Small Batch Bourbon, has hired Sam DiNardo as Southeast Regional Director. Under direction of National Sales Director, Frank Sacca, Sam will be responsible for Wyoming Whiskey’s plan for expansion into Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Louisiana in 2016. He will also manage existing accounts and expand presence […]
The eponymous Irish whiskey from The Pogues, whose Celtic take on punk took rock by storm in the ’80s, is now available to band fans and finer whiskey lovers alike in the US, after rolling out in the UK last fall. The exceptionally full bodied, yet smooth-finishing blend, is produced by West Cork Distillers, one […]
Today, Stillhouse® Spirits Co. introduces Stillhouse: a 100% clear corn American whiskey. Crafted and finished in the finest distilleries in Virginia and Kentucky, Stillhouse represents disruption and innovation in the continued growth of the whiskey and flavored-whiskey categories. Stillhouse pays homage to the original spirited entrepreneurs and hustlers – the moonshiners – by cutting against […]
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 […]