Tag: bourbon and oak

Redemption High Rye Bourbon Review

Name: Redemption High Rye Bourbon Bottled By: Bardstown Barrel Selections ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Age: 2 years Notes: On the nose Redemption Bourbon has a nice sweet almost fruity scent with some wood and rye. The taste is smooth with a strong wood and rye taste with some berries and light spicy mint. The finish […]

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Prince of Wales Recipe

Here is a great refreshing summer recipe from Marlon Hall. Prince of Wales Recipe 1 1-inch cube of pineapple 1/4 oz. simple syrup 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. maraschino liqueur 1 1/2 oz. Jefferson  bourbon whiskey Champagne, to top Lemon twist, to garnish In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pineapple, syrup, lemon juice, maraschino […]

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Bourbon & Oak Favorite Summer Drink

We are submitting a post to Drinkwire’s Summer Roundup which is favorite summer drinks. We have two summer drinks that we consider favorites. First on our list is the Mint Julep. This is one of our favorite drinks because it is so refreshing on those hot summer days. The combination of fresh cool mint and […]

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Bourbon & Oak Manhattan Recipe

3 oz bourbon or rye whiskey 1 oz sweet vermouth 2 Dashes angostura bitters 1 stemmed maraschino cherry Fill a mixing glass with ice; add bourbon, vermouth, and bitters. Gently swirl or stir for about 20 seconds to mix thoroughly, do not shake this. Strain into chilled cocktail glass, add stemmed cherry, and enjoy.

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Summer Drinks

We are enjoying our summer and hope you all are too. We have had a great bourbon filled summer so far and have really been enjoying spending some quality time outdoors with friends and family. If you are anything like us you have a cold beer at a cookout during the heat of the day […]

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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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July 2013 Bourbon of the Month

We are very pleased to announce the July 2013 Bourbon of the Month is Rowan’s Creek. Rowan’s Creek is produced in Bardstown, Kentucky and aged for 12 years. This bourbon has become one of our favorites and is one we often share with close friends. This is an exceptional bourbon and a great deal when […]

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High West Campfire Whiskey Review

Name: High West Campfire Whiskey ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Age: Minimum of 5 Years Notes: Nose: spicy, sweet, woodsy, and some peat smoke notes. Palate: A pleasant and sweet vanilla taste, with some fruit and spice, cinnamon and clove, and rye which fades to allow the peat and smoky taste to come in. Finish: Moderate with some delicious light smoke […]

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Wild Turkey Honey Bourbon Review

Name: Wild Turkey American Honey Bottled By: Austin Nichols ABV: 35.5% Proof: 71 Age: 6-8 Years Notes:  Wild Turkey American Honey has a light scent of bourbon, honey, and vanilla. At first sip you can taste the honey and vanilla with a slight alcohol taste. This is a very sweet tasting bourbon. The finish is rather short with the same […]

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Jim Beam Jacob’s Ghost White Whiskey Review

Name: Jim Beam Jacob’s Ghost White Whiskey Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 1 Year Notes: On the nose it has a nice oak scent. At first sip you can taste the oak with a slight corn taste. This whiskey is very light and has some nice flavors of honey, oak, vanilla, and corn with a very nice […]

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