Tag: bourbon

Featured Bar: Brandy Library, Manhattan, New York

Featured Bar: Located in Tribeca a posh neighborhood of Manhattan, the Brandy Library is the place to unwind with some rare whiskies.  With over 900 bottles of spirits and 100 cocktails to choose from their legendary menu, the Brandy Library has an amazing collection of vintage and new whiskies on display in their sophisticated location. We […]

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Sixfold Leather Beer Carrier

Gear: The Sixfold Leather Beer Carrier is made of vegetable-tanned English Bridle leather and American walnut that come together like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Each Sixfold folds flat and is built by you by sliding the walnut spines together before folding in the leather and securing it on the spine’s tabs. And when your Sixfold is empty, you can […]

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Think Jerky

Food: As you all know we here at Bourbon & Oak are big jerky fans. We’ve been enjoying and making this treat for years. Today we want to introduce you to an upcoming product we know all jerky fans are going to enjoy. Think Jerky is beef jerky that’s healthy, natural, and crafted by top […]

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Bourbon & Oak Interviews Mark McDavid from Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Bourbon & Oak had the chance to interview Mark McDavid from Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling. Mark is Co-Founder/Sales & Marketing and is one of three managing owners along with TJ Miller, head distiller, and Dennis Rylander, who’s in charge of Finance/Accounting. Ranger Creek makes a variety of beer and whiskey products that have been heavily awarded. […]

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Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Bourbon Review

Name: Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Bourbon ABV: 49.3% Proof: 98.6 Nose: Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Herbs Palate: Wheat, Cinnamon, Mint, Honey, Vanilla Finish: Moderate finish with a mint flavor that slowly fades away Overall: Blood Oath Pact No. 1 Bourbon is a blend of bourbons ranging between 6 and 12 years old. On the nose there is a light vanilla and honey […]

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The Home Distiller's Hand Book

Books: Like to dabble, invent, experiment, and concoct? Like to drink? Move beyond bartending and learn how to combine alcohol with herbs, spices, fruit, and more to create your own custom blends with the Home Distiller’s Handbook. This book guides you step-by-step through the process of creating unique and delicious alcoholic infusion and blends as […]

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Proof Pecan Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup Review

Name: Proof Pecan Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup Notes: Pre-mixed cocktail syrups are a big hit nowadays. I was excited to have the opportunity to review Proof Cocktail Syrup particularly because it is hand crafted in Decatur, Georgia, which is where our site started a couple years back. It is simple to use the cocktail syrup and […]

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Virgil Kaine Ginger Infused Bourbon Review

Name: Virgil Kaine Ginger Infused Bourbon ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Fresh Ginger, Cinnamon, Vanilla Palate: Ginger Beer, Wood, Vanilla Finish: Moderate with spicy ginger flavors that slowly fades away. Overall: Virgil Kaine Ginger Infused Bourbon begins with the aroma of fresh ginger with slight notes of cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate the ginger flavor is the main flavor I tasted. It tasted authentic, more […]

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Virgil Kaine Robber Baron Rye Whiskey Review

Name: Virgil Kaine High Robber Baron Rye Whiskey ABV: 45.5% Proof: 91 Nose: Baking Spices, Apples, Light Fruit, Oatmeal Palate: pears, apricots, light wood, nutmeg Finish: Moderate and spicy with a strong fruit flavor, mainly apricots and figs Overall: Robber Baron Rye Whiskey begins with a nice aroma of baking spices, apples, light fruit and a hint of grains. At first sip I […]

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Virgil Kaine High Rye Bourbon Review

Name: Virgil Kaine High Rye Bourbon ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Nose: Butterscotch, Toffee, Caramel Palate: Butterscotch, Toffee, Corn, Spice, Apricots Finish: Short with black pepper and robust tobacco Overall: Virgil Kaine High Rye Bourbon is a sweet and spicy bourbon with some a decent flavor profile. Let’s dive in an take a closer look. On the nose you can easily detect the […]

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