Tag: bourbon and oak

Morning Report, Tuesday, February 18th, 2014

Books: In Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail adds another 20 fine recipes to his hand-picked collection of 80 rare-and-worth-rediscovered drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommon ingredients, and profiles of many of the cocktail world’s movers and shakers. Historic facts, expanded anecdotes, […]

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Morning Report, Monday, February 17th, 2014

Home: Normann Copenhagen Block Table is a mobile table on wheels that has a light and airy expression about it. It is especially good as a bar cart and perfect for your next tasting session. You can get it here.

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Green Spot Irish Whiskey

News: Green Spot Irish Whiskey will begin hitting the USA market around March. It is a non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. It is made up of whiskeys that have been aged 7-10 years in a combination of new bourbon barrels and refill bourbon barrels as well some sherry casks. The taste is […]

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Morning Report, Friday, February 14th, 2014

Drinks: Orphan Barrel Old Blowhard is a 26 year old spicy bourbon with hints of orange peel and other fruits. Old Blowhard was found at the famous Stitzel-Weller Distillery and should be hitting shelves in March. Be sure to check this one out, it should be a top bourbon release for 2014. Gear: Smartwatches are growing […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, February 13th, 2014

Gear:  Tumi and Ketel One Vodka once again raise the bar with the introduction of the Mixology Backpack. It combines the brands’ collective passion for craftsmanship and artisanal design with fun and functional features to serve up the needs of the modern day mixologist. This exclusive backpack, made from rich Italian coated canvas with black leather […]

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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Notes: On the nose Knappogue Castle 12 Year has pleasant fruit and spice notes. At first sip I could taste some fruit, pineapple and peaches, with a nice black pepper spice. There is a nice clean and crisp fruit flavor throughout with this whiskey. The black […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

Drinks: Today we feature Garrison Brother Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a great article from Serious Eats. We have not had the chance to try this bourbon yet but it is definitely on our list. It is crafted from a mash bill of organic #1 panhandle white corn, red winter wheat, and malted barley, and […]

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Bourbon Crusta Recipe

Granulated sugar, to coat rim of glass Lemon peel spiral 2 oz. bourbon 1 tablespoon maraschino liqueur 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coat the rim of a Sour glass with sugar. Place the lemon peel spiral in the glass so that it uncoils to almost fill the interior. Pour the bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and lemon […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

Article: Ratebeer has posted the list of the top brewer’s in the world. Be sure to check the list out here. There are some great choices here and I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a few of the breweries on the list. Odell’s is my favorite brewery and one I highly recommend folks to visit […]

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Knappogue Castle 14 Year Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Knappogue Castle 14 Year Review Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey Bottled By: Knappogue Castle ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Notes: On the nose this has a very fragrant aroma of fresh citrus fruits and smoke. The first sip bursts with flavors of grapefruit, peat, limes, apricots, cherries, and a light smoke flavor. You can taste the barley in this […]

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