Tag: bourbon and oak

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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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Bourbon Barrels

We now have bourbon barrels for sale in our online store. Our American Oak aging barrels are more than decorative barrels, although they do make a magnificent piece for your bar, they are something more entirely. These little whiskey barrels as some may refer to them will smooth, mellow and enhance your favorite whiskey, rum, […]

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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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September 2013 Bourbon of the Month

We are very pleased to announce that Blanton’s Bourbon has been selected as our September 2013 Bourbon of the Month. Blanton’s Bourbon is an excellent bourbon definitely worthy of this title. You can find our full rating & review below.   Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Our Rating: 96% Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with […]

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