Tag: bourbon and oak

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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Cola Maison

Drink: Whiskey and Cola is still a favorite among many but that sugar sure can be bad for the body. Cola Maison is made with all natural ingredients and essential oils, this cola flavored syrup is a delightful concentrate for your favorite spirit. Each bottle is handcrafted in Quebec and makes about 25 servings. Simple Recipe: […]

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Boot Campaign Becomes Official Charity Partner Of Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine

Multi-year partnership will benefit Boot Campaign and their commitment to the military    Gatlinburg, TN (June 3, 2015) – Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine, the most widely distributed moonshine in the country, announces today their official partnership with nonprofit Boot Campaign, where together they will help raise awareness and funds for military families.  Boot Campaign is […]

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 004 Review

Name: Barrell Bourbon Batch 004 ABV: 58.4% Proof: 116.7 Nose: Corn, Molasses, Pepper, Cedar Palate: Sweet Corn, Tobacco, Molasses, Fresh Oranges, Cedar, Butter Finish: Moderate with orange, peach, and wood flavors Overall: This review is specifically for Barrell Bourbon batch number 004 bottle number 1535 pictured above and below. On the nose there is a light corn flavor with molasses, black pepper, and cedar. At […]

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Hand-Blown Smoked Whiskey Glasses

Gear: These Hand Blown Smoked Whiskey Glasses are each hand blown in a small studio in Seattle and each glass is truly one of a kind. They begin with raw materials and then the artist uses his own blend of various colorants to give the glasses a unique smoked finish, they are then fired in […]

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Mint Julep Tours selected by Google to represent Kentucky in economic impact report

Mint Julep Tours is proud to announce that they were selected by Google as the featured small business for the state of Kentucky in their 2014 Economic Impact Report.  The report details Google’s economic impact across the U.S. This list includes state-by-state numbers highlighting companies that use Google every day to grow their business, local […]

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Sugarlands Distilling Company Announces Whiskey Project

Sugarlands Distilling Company, crafters of award winning Sugarlands Shine, has launched a full-scale whiskey program at their distillery in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Sugarlands is creating a series of experimental small-batch aged whiskeys, known as “The Whiskey Project”, employing traditional and modern distilling methods, varieties of barrels for aging, and distinctly unique mash bill recipes. Standard […]

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Luxco Introduces New Rebel Yell Bourbon Variants

Rebel Yell® Kentucky Straight Bourbon, refashioned for a new era and responding to consumer demand, is adding two new variants to the current family lineup with the launch of Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye and American Whiskey. At 90 proof, both new variants are available nationally in a corked 750ml bottle with screen-printed label graphics […]

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Venus Spirits Releases Wayward Whiskey Rye

Venus Spirits will launch a second style of Wayward Whiskey, a rye that has been aged for seven months in ten-gallon casks. Rye whiskey was once America’s favorite spirit, but nearly disappeared after prohibition. Wayward Whiskey revels in its resurrection, creating a rye that is defiant in both flavor and spirit. The 60% rye mash […]

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