Tag: bourbon and oak

Featured Bar: Longman & Eagle, Chicago, Illinois

Longman & Eagle in Chicago, Illinois,  is a great place to visit and sip some excellent whiskey. Offering 148 different whiskeys and 38 daily choices for just $3.00 a shot, the whiskey list is impressive and they offer whiskey flights as well. Chef Jared Wentworth sources the finest local ingredients to create some amazing dishes. Longman […]

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Mint Julep Recipes

Today we have two Mint Julep recipes from Marlon Hall that will be perfect the Kentucky Derby this weekend. One is a classic and one is  Marlon’s own unique recipe. In honor of the Whiskey of the Month we’re using Woodford Reserve in these recipes.  Be sure to visit Marlon’s great blog by clicking here. Mint Julep […]

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May 2014 Whiskey of the Month

It must be the upcoming Kentucky Derby that has contributed to the numerous views and searches of Woodford Reserve on our site and ultimately our choice for Whiskey of the Month. Woodford Reserve is a great bourbon and the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. We are very pleased to have Woodford Reserve as our May 2014 […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Food: Baker’s Bark is a rub made from a unique blend of spices and dehydrated craft beer. Perfect for adding a very unique flavor to pork, beef, chicken and fish and can also be used in cocktails, dips, sauces, and soups. Pick up some and fire up the grill, you”ll be glad you did. Get it here.  […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

Drink: Today we feature ROOT from Art In The Age. This spirit is incomparable to anything on the market today, and is the first true American Liqueur in nearly 100 years. It has a unique, rich, smoky, flavor inspired by an 18th century folklore recipe. ROOT is a certified organic spirit made with North American herbs and pure […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Gear: Want an awesome mug that will last a lifetime? Pre-order an enamel mug from Sanborn Canoe Company. Constructed of a thick, sturdy steel mug coated in enamel, made to last for generations. The lip and handle receive a double coating of enamel for added durability and our logo has been hand placed and baked onto the […]

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Horsecar Recipe

1 oz. rye 1 oz. sweet vermouth 1 oz. dry vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish  Stir together rye, vermouths, and bitters in an ice-filled mixing glass or mixing tin until very chilled; strain into a martini glass. Garnish with cherry. Enjoy!

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Morning Report, Monday, April 28th, 2014

Drink: Koval Distillery in Chicago is making a whiskey entirely from millet. It is 80 proof and aged in new American oak from Minnesota. Grains sourced from a local organic farmer collective in the Midwest. Koval is definitely making a name for themselves in a very difficult market to stand out in and all their products are organic. […]

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Millbrook Distillery Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Review

Name: Millbrook Distillery Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Bottled By: Millbrook Distillery ABV: 57.5% Proof: 115 Age: 6 Years Notes: On the nose Millbrook’s Barrel Strength Bourbon has a nice warm vanilla and nutmeg aroma. On the palate there are some spice flavors up front, most noticeably cinnamon and nutmeg and some roasted corn, warm vanilla, and sweet subtle fruit […]

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Morning Report, Friday, April 25th, 2014

Drink: There are time when you want a beer but can’t drink one, we understand, and so do they awesome folks at the Proper Soda Company. They offer Hop Soda, a soda made with hops and cane sugar, that will help quench your thirst and end your craving for a beer. Get it here. 

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