Tag: bourbon and oak

Morning Report, Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Gear: Adding to our post from yesterday we want to feature another tool from Quench Products. This is the Martini Master which is another great companion to bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. It features a reamer, knife, jigger, zester, channel knife, and strainer. Get one here.

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Morning Report, Monday, July 7th, 2014

Gear: We featured the Bar10der a while back, a highly useful bar tool that is great companion for bartenders at any level. Today we feature another great product from Quench Products. This is the Margarita Master,  it features a jigger, knife, reamer, salt rimmer, and strainer. A perfect tool for the margarita lover’s out there or […]

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July 4th, 2014

We at Bourbon & Oak want to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. We are thankful to have the greatest followers and are grateful for all the excellent conversations. Today we celebrate our freedom and especially our love for our true American spirit. Enjoy your day everyone and be safe out there. […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

Food: With this next product we can just imagine the possibilities. Spicing up the flavor of s’mores, flapjacks, waffles, and cocktails to name a few. Made by Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery using a cold-smoking method involving alder wood, these Smoked Chocolate Chips are unique and extraordinary. Made with organic chocolate right here in the USA. […]

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Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 Year

Jim Beam’s latest, the Jim Beam Signature Craft, is handcrafted from select ingredients and aged 12 years in oak barrels, which gives you rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. This one is good neat and on the rocks. We are looking forward to completing a full review soon.

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Founder's Brewing Expansion

Founders Brewing which is one of our favorite breweries has announced an expansion. By May 2015, the Grand Rapids brewery plans to complete a $25 million expansion project that will double its beer-making capacity to 600,000 barrels. The brewery is just a couple weeks away from deciding whether to build the new manufacturing space at […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Book: Bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler has written an excellent book sharing his incredible knowledge of bartending techniques. In his comprehensive guide you will learn essential techniques and more than 60 recipes. With a numerous how-to photos this book will surely be a hit to cocktail enthusiasts at all level of expertise. Pick up a copy here.

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Featured Bar: Rye, Baltimore, Maryland

If you are in Baltimore you are going to without a doubt want to make your way to Rye. At one time Rye was the drink of choice in Maryland and the state is proud of it’s history with the spirit. Rye is the place to visit if you want a unique, well crafted cocktail. […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

Gear: Add a little whiskey to your delicious steak or many other great food items with Evan Williams Bourbon Hot Sauce. This is a great sauce that will surely add some delicious flavors to a variety of foods and of course it’s one more way of adding more whiskey in your life. Get some here.

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July 2014 Whiskey of the Month

It’s no secret that the fine folks at Wild Turkey make some amazing products. Wild Turkey 101 is my go to whiskey when I am out and about and one I gift to a lot of close friends. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is another great product. Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is a bold and spicy […]

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