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Runamok Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

Food: Wake up to the sweet and smoky taste of whiskey with this Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup from Runamok. They take their best organic maple syrup and age it in recently emptied Bourbon barrels.  The syrup draws in the essence of the Bourbon providing a unique flavor profile. The process is time consuming like the process of […]

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The History of Jack Daniels and American Whiskey

There is a reason that Jack Daniel’s is America’s most famous whiskey brand, and it has nothing to do with great marketing or dumb luck. Instead, Tennessee’s most-spirited spirit brand made their mark with one thing: quality. A dedication to producing a smoother, more consistent straight whiskey than competitors lead to positive word of mouth […]

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 007 Review

Name: Barrell Bourbon Batch 007 ABV: 61.2% Proof: 122.4 Nose: Cherries, Corn, Oak Palate: Wood, Sweet Corn, Vanilla, Peaches Finish: Long and dry with light fruit notes up front and a deep burn as it fades Overall: This review is specifically for Barrell Bourbon batch number 007 bottle number 4984 pictured below. This whiskey is aged 5 years in American white […]

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Biggest Old Fashioned Mistakes & What You Can Do To Fix Them

The Old Fashioned, a go to drink for us and many others out there. Although we have had some really good old fashioned cocktails while out and about we’ve also had some really bad ones too. Making them at home for many turns out bad cocktails but it doesn’t have to. Over the years we’ve […]

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Grilled Watermelon Cooler

1/4 cup grilled watermelon 2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce local honey 2-3 dashes angostura bitters 1/2 cup ice Slice seedless watermelon into 1/4 in. triangular shaped slices. Place the watermelon pieces on grill and cook on each side until you have noticeable grill marks. Remove the watermelon from the grill and allow it to […]

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THE FLAMING LIPS, FEW SPIRITS AND STATUS SERIGRAPH ANNOUNCE WHISKEY COLLABORATION BRAINVILLE RYE WHISKEY WILL BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER

THE FLAMING LIPS, FEW SPIRITS AND STATUS SERIGRAPH ANNOUNCE WHISKEY COLLABORATION BRAINVILLE RYE WHISKEY WILL BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER     July 5, 2016 — (Evanston, Ill.) —  FEW Spirits today announces a truly unique collaboration with legendary Grammy-winning band THE FLAMING LIPS: Brainville Rye Whiskey. The whiskey is made from a combination of rye, corn and malted barley grown within 150 […]

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David Nicholson 1843 Launches New Variant and Updates Packaging

Luxco announced the brand refresh of David Nicholson 1843® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the launch of David Nicholson Reserve® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The brand, dating back to 1843 and part of Luxco’s portfolio of whiskeys since 2000, will continue to provide 100 proof ultra-premium bourbon, in an updated sleek, upscale package for both […]

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Basil Hayden’s Red, White, and Blueberry Julep

Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is handcrafted in Kentucky, made using a recipe that dates back to its founding in 1796. The liquid is carefully crafted to create its trademark spicy finish, and each bottle has a parchment paper bib and belt that is applied by hand. The process to create a bottle of Basil Hayden’s is thoughtful, it pays tribute […]

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Happy Fourth of July

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July Everyone. Cheers! -Bourbon & Oak

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Kentucky Mist Moonshine Joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Kentucky Mist Moonshine in Letcher County is the newest and 28th member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Owner Colin Fultz has drawn upon his grandfather Henry Holbrook’s bootlegging history in the hills of […]

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