Tag: bourbon

December 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Basil Hayden’s  has been selected as our December 2013 Whiskey of the Month. Please see our full review below. Basil Hayden’s is one of the small batch whiskeys from Beam. Basil Hayden’s Our Rating: 95% Name: Basil Hayden Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 8 Years Our Rating: 95% Notes: Basil Hayden’s […]

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Bourbon & Oak Top 15 Gift Picks

Today officially kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season. We feature a lot of products on our site, some deal with bourbon and whiskey and some do not and we receive a lot of feedback from you about the products we feature. We put a list together of our top 15 gift picks based on some […]

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Four Roses Small Batch Review

Name: Four Roses Small Batch Bottled By: Four Roses Distillery ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Notes: On the nose Four Roses Small Batch has a nice spicy woodsy scent to it. At first sip you are hit with a very pleasant spice taste with some caramel, vanilla, and mint. I got a nice taste of dry oak as well which was […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

Books: I am a big fan of cooking with alcohol. Mostly bourbon of course but occasionally other spirits and beer as well. Here is a great book that focuses on cooking with beer. Get it here. Gear: A little out of season right now but definitely worth mentioning on our site. I saw this a […]

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Pennypacker Bourbon Review

Name: Pennypacker Bourbon ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Our Rating: 84% Notes: On the nose Pennypacker has a nice wheat and spice scent to it. At first sip you can taste the wheat, some spices, and a noticeable anise flavor. The finish is short with a slight burn and similar flavors of wheat and anise. There is not a lot of […]

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Morning Report, Monday, November 25th, 2013

Drinks: Looking for some Rye Whiskey to try. Here is a great article, 10 Great Rye Whiskeys. Read Article Gear: Looking for a cool way to add some style to your man cave. Check out the art of Jesús Prudencio. Each minimalist print celebrates cool cars from excellent movies. Visit Site

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Morning Report, Friday, November 22nd, 2013

News: Can’t get your hands on Pappy? Here is a great article to give you other options, 10 Great Affordable Bourbons (or Ryes) to Buy When You Can’t Find Pappy Van Winkle. Read Article Books: Here is a great quick read about whiskey, recommended by one of our readers. Check it out Whiskey: A Global History.

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Morning Report, Thursday, November 21st, 2013

Gear: We love being outdoors, especially this time of year. Having a flask with you is a great way to get a sip of your favorite whiskey while warming up a little in the cold weather. The Stanley Flask In Red is perfect for this time of year. Check it out on Cool Material News: Ask a […]

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Four Roses Single Barrel Review

Name: Four Roses Single Barrel Bottled By: Four Roses Distillery ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Notes: On the nose four roses has a pleasant wood scent, with vanilla and fruit notes. At first sip I tasted vanilla, caramel, cherries, and apricots with some noticeable spice up front, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper flavors. There is a nice burn that quickly fades to […]

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The Century Bar

I have another  place to add to my visit list and since I grew up in West Virginia not too far from Dayton, Ohio I can stop in and visit on my next trip home. The Century Bar located in downtown Dayton, Ohio is a place for bourbon fans to visit. They offer an inspirational […]

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