Tag: bourbon and oak

Bender's Rye Review

Name: Bender’s Rye Bottled By: The Treasure Island Distillery ABV: 48% Proof: 96 Age: 7 Years Notes: On the nose Bender’s Rye has a light vanilla aroma. On the palate, a light honey and vanilla flavor quickly moves to a dry rye, with spicy cinnamon and fresh mint flavors. The sweet flavors balance this whiskey and keep it from getting […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, April 16th, 2014

Drink: Teeling Whiskey Co. offers Vintage Reserve Single Malt Whiskey, some of the oldest single malt Irish Whiskey ever bottled, crafted from 21 year old Irish Whiskey distilled in 1991 and matured in bourbon casks, then married in Sauterne wine casks for a unique flavor. Each cask was hand selected for quality and taste. Limited to only 5,000 […]

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Allegheny Recipe

1.5 oz. bourbon 1 oz. dry vermouth 1 tbsp. blackberry brandy 2 tsp. lemon juice lemon twist for garnish. Add bourbon, dry vermouth, brandy, and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy.

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Morning Report, Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

Gear: German company Skypak has an awesome bar cart called “LA BARRIQUE WHISKEY”. It features reclaimed and up-cycled wood from authentic whiskey barrels carefully selected from famous distilleries in Europe and handcrafted to perfection in Germany. This trolley exhibits intricate whiskey stains and texture from the whiskey barrels, which make each trolley produced one-of-a-kind. Get it here.  Video: Here’s […]

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Morning Report, Monday, April 14th, 2014

  Gear: The Many Varieties of Whiskey by Pop Chart Lab categorizes and distills all the major varieties of whiskey–from scotch to bourbon to single malt to moonshine. It measures 18″ by 24″ and each print is signed and numbered by the artists, and comes packaged in a Pop Chart Lab Test Tube. Also available in a limited […]

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Morning Report, Friday, April 11th, 2014

Books: This highly accessible and enjoyable guide is full of practical and fascinating information about how to enjoy whisky. All whisky styles are covered and common myths exposed. Whisky expert and author David Broom provides an expert guide to all things whisky. David Broom has an awesome resume with eight books, editor-in-chief at Whisky Magazine: Japan, consultant […]

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Ranger Creek .36 Caliber Texas Bourbon Whiskey Review

Name: Ranger Creek .36 Caliber Texas Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 48% Proof: 96 Age: 18 Months Notes: On the nose this whiskey has a nice brown sugar and vanilla aroma. At first sip I could taste a rich vanilla flavor with some dark berries, wood, and syrup. The finish is moderate with strong flavor of cherries, molasses, and almonds. This […]

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Featured Bar: Sheffield's, Chicago, Illinois

This weeks featured bar is Sheffield’s in Chicago, Illinois. They offer great beer, bbq, and other fine spirits. With a large selection of beer, Over 100 bottles and 30 craft beers on tap, they have a lot to offer. In addition to the great beer, they have an impressive menu of whiskey and food options. All the […]

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San Antonio's Ranger Creek Brings Home 3 Big Medals for Texas Whiskey

SAN ANTONIO, TX, April 9, 2014 – With the recent results from the American Craft Distiller’s Association judging competition, Ranger Creek has continued their perfect streak of winning at least one medal in every competition entered with their whiskey.  The San Antonio distillery was honored with three medals and was one of only three Texas distilleries […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, April 10th, 2014

Food: Brining is like marinating but it is faster and more effective because it tenderizes every protein in the meat, not just the outside. Brines also add moisture to the meat and prevent it from drying out, something we all have struggled with a time or two. Using a brine can really speed things up, as it […]

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