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Weekend Project: Do it yourself wine or drink tasting bar

I thought this was something neat and that it would be a cool weekend project. It’s basically converting a picnic table into a wine or drink tasting bar. http://www.remodelista.com/posts/diy-instant-wine-bar

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Jim Beam Maple Review

Name: Jim Beam Maple Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 35% Proof: 70 Age: N/A Notes: On the nose there is a strong maple scent, like smelling pancakes in the morning. At first sip we tasted a sweet, maple syrup taste, with a nice oak flavor with hints of vanilla and caramel. Jim Beam Maple is just the right amount of sweet […]

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November 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Templeton Rye has been selected as our November 2013 Whiskey of the Month. Please see our full review below. If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying this yet, I would highly recommend it. Enjoy! Name: Templeton Rye Bottled By: Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: N/A Our Rating: 96% Notes: Templeton Rye […]

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Bourbon vs. Whiskey

Here is a infographic from Shawn Walter, one of our readers. His company recently made this and he wanted to share it with us. Special thanks to Shawn for sending it in. Enjoy!

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October 2013 Whiskey of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that High West Campfire Whiskey has been selected as our October 2013 Whiskey of the Month. We first sampled this fine whiskey at excellent BBQ restaurant in Alpharetta, Ga, and it has been one of our favorite whiskies since. Please see our full review below. If you haven’t had […]

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Templeton Rye Review

Name: Templeton Rye Bottled By: Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: N/A Notes: Templeton Rye has a nice sweet and spicy scent with notes of fresh fruit, rye, caramel, vanilla, and mint. At first sip, I could taste the rye upfront with a faint sweet honey or syrup taste which makes way for some spice to come into […]

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Templeton Rye

We just received a package from our friend Katie, a representative of Templeton Rye. We are looking forward to reviewing it soon. Will post the full review when complete.

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Ancient Ancient Age Review

Name: Ancient Ancient Age Bottled By: Buffalo Trace ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 10 Years Notes: On the nose, fresh fruit, caramel, vanilla, apples, and wood. At first sip there is a nice vanilla and caramel taste which makes way for a spicy rye and cinnamon taste to come in. The finish is moderate and has some bite, the familiar taste […]

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Happy 4th!

Bourbon & Oak wishes you all a safe and happy 4th of July. Enjoy the day friends! Cheers!

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Wild Turkey Rye Review

Name: Wild Turkey Rye 81 Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 40.5% Proof: 81 Age: 4-5 Years Notes: The nose is spicy as well as the first sip. It has a nice pleasant rye taste with some spice but it is smooth. We can also taste some wood and a slight charcoal taste with this one. The finish is short with a […]

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