Tag: whiskey

Morning Report, Monday, March 31st, 2014

Gear: Whiskey Cologne from Commodity Goods is a nice warm scent perfect for special occasions. With notes of Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Sage, Musk, and American Oak that it is surely one that will draw attention and provide a unique scent. Commodity Goods also has some other great scents such as paper, gin, tea, and gold so […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

Gear: I know we have posted many times about Izola’s Flasks and we still get emails quite often from followers asking about them. I carry the 3 oz. myself and I love it. This week they are on sale at Huckberry, so if you are in the market for one, here’s your chance to get […]

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Morning Report, Friday, November 22nd, 2013

News: Can’t get your hands on Pappy? Here is a great article to give you other options, 10 Great Affordable Bourbons (or Ryes) to Buy When You Can’t Find Pappy Van Winkle. Read Article Books: Here is a great quick read about whiskey, recommended by one of our readers. Check it out Whiskey: A Global History.

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Bourbon vs. Whiskey

Here is a infographic from Shawn Walter, one of our readers. His company recently made this and he wanted to share it with us. Special thanks to Shawn for sending it in. Enjoy!

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October 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that High West Campfire Whiskey has been selected as our October 2013 Whiskey of the Month. We first sampled this fine whiskey at excellent BBQ restaurant in Alpharetta, Ga, and it has been one of our favorite whiskies since. Please see our full review below. If you haven’t had […]

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Bourbon & Oak’s Perfect Old Fashioned Recipe

2 oz. bourbon of choice 3 dashes bitters of choice 1 sugar cube 1 splash of water orange twist for garnish 1 maraschino cherry In an Old Fashioned glass muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters. Add ice and maraschino cherry, pour in bourbon and stir gently for 30 seconds. Hold an orange peel over the glass […]

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Black Ridge Bourbon Update

I spoke with my contact at Buffalo Trace today and inquired about the Black Ridge Bourbon I picked up this past week since there is very little information out there about this one. She informed me that the whiskey is distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery and ranges in age between 5-6 years depending on […]

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Maker’s Mark Review

Name: Maker’s Mark Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-7 Years Notes: Maker’s Marks has an aroma of wheat, oak, and bananas. Maker’s Mark has a smooth wheat and nutty flavor with a nice slight burn on the tongue. This Bourbon is very smooth and has the perfect thickness but the finish is rather short. This is a […]

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Old Crow Reserve Review

Name: Old Crow Reserve Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 4 Years Notes: Old Crow Reserve starts off with a very artificial caramel taste which is neither long lasting or all that pleasant. This Bourbon has a bit of spice to it, think cinnamon, and you can definitely tell it is a sour mash. The finish is a […]

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Breckenridge Bourbon Review

Name: Breckenridge Bourbon Bottled By: Breckenridge Distillery ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 2-3 Years Notes: Breckenridge Bourbon has a pleasant sweet and woodsy aroma. You can definitely taste vanilla and oak which doesn’t fade but makes room for a nice caramel flavor to move in. The finish is nice with a slight burn but nothing overpowering and it long lasting which was surprising. […]

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