Name: Old Hickory White Label Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Nose: Oak, Honey, Cinnamon Palate: Ginger, Vanilla, Honey, Nutmeg Finish: Short with a light oak and vanilla flavor that lingers slightly before fading. Overall: On the nose there are aromas of oak, honey, and cinnamon. At first sip I was greeted with a spicy ginger flavor and smooth vanilla. On the back […]
Name: Old Hickory Black Label Blended Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Caramel, Corn, Cherry, Cocoa Palate: Caramel, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Cherry Finish: Short with a rich chocolate and tart cherry flavor Overall: On the nose there are strong caramel and corn scents up front with the light aroma of cherries and cocoa throughout. At first sip I was greeted with the rich flavors of […]
The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp will return to Louisville in June 2016 and will host Whisky Live, an international celebration of the world’s finest whiskies, for the first time in the Commonwealth. The premier event also has added an extra day, giving guests more time to experience behind-the-scenes tours and events at the most famous Bourbon […]
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience® invites you to travel back in time to 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition in Louisville. The visitor’s center, located on Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row,” is hosting a Repeal Day Celebration on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in conjunction with Downtown Louisville First Friday Hop. Festivities will […]
After a great deal of time and effort, Maker’s Mark Distillery’s third still is live and the bourbon is flowing! Fastidious about quality and hands-on bourbon making, the third still will increase bourbon production in the Maker’s Mark® way. The third still is a mirror image of the distillery’s two existing stills, guaranteeing that Master […]
The Oak Guide, Issue #2, December 2015 Our December 2015 issue of The Oak Guide features articles, recipes, barrel aged beer reviews, and our holiday gift guide. I really enjoyed seeing our first issue come to life last month and I hope you did as well. This is my favorite time of year and it […]
Gear: OKA is a whiskey tumbler that creates unique tasting experience. Handcrafted with the same manufacturing methods and materials used for original whiskey barrels since 18th century. Each tumbler is designed to give one the feeling of drinking straight from the cask. Check out the kickstarter campaign.
Gear: The Shard ice maker produces a clear ice block in any freezer that results in a clear ice for your cocktails. Shard makes a full block of ice which chip pieces that you need off the block for your drink. Check out the video below and you can fund this product here.
Drink: Angel’s Envy is releasing fewer than 8,000 bottles of their award winning Cask Strength this year making it a bit more difficult to get your hands on a bottle. It comes in the the highest proof they’ve produced at 127.9. Below are some tasting notes from the distiller. Appearance: Rich gold with an amber depth. […]
The Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2003 was written and shared by Paul Martin. Name: Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2003 Barreled on 4-14-03 Barrel No. 246 Bottled on 3-22-13 ABV: 43.3% Proof: 86.6 Overall: Unassuming packing and a price tag under $20 would make it easy to walk right past this single barrel offering […]
