Tag: bourbon and oak

Bulleit 10 Review

Name: Bulleit 10 Bottled By: Diageo ABV: 45.6% Proof: 91.2 Age: 10 Years Notes: Bulleit 10 a nice sweet scent with lots of oak and fruit. Upon first sip I really tasted the oak and vanilla which felt very rich and smooth with no bite at all, there was a slight hint of fruit but not much. The finish was […]

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Black Ridge Review

Name: Black Ridge Bottled By: Sazerac  ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-6 Years Notes: Black Ridge bourbon has a pleasant oak, vanilla, and fruit scent. Black Ridge bourbon starts off with a subtle oak taste with hints of vanilla and caramel. It is very smooth with just the right amount of spice. The finish is moderate with a nice almond […]

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Bourbon & Oak’s Perfect Old Fashioned Recipe

2 oz. bourbon of choice 3 dashes bitters of choice 1 sugar cube 1 splash of water orange twist for garnish 1 maraschino cherry In an Old Fashioned glass muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters. Add ice and maraschino cherry, pour in bourbon and stir gently for 30 seconds. Hold an orange peel over the glass […]

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Black Ridge Bourbon Update

I spoke with my contact at Buffalo Trace today and inquired about the Black Ridge Bourbon I picked up this past week since there is very little information out there about this one. She informed me that the whiskey is distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery and ranges in age between 5-6 years depending on […]

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Woodford Reserve Review

Name: Woodford Reserve Bottled By: Brown-Forman ABV: 45.2% Proof: 90.4 Proof Age: 6 Years Notes: Woodford Reserve has a nice sweet vanilla scent to it with some light citrus aromas. At first sip you will notice the vanilla which is very prominent, this will not fade but will allow a pleasant caramel taste to come through with a little bit of […]

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Jefferson’s Review

Name: Jefferson’s Bottled By: McLaine & Kyne ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: 8-12 Years Notes:  Jefferson’s has a very light scent of wood and vanilla, you really have to pull the scent out of this one. The taste is not much stronger but you can detect some oak, caramel, and citrus. The citrus note is very faint but it is […]

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Blanton’s Review

Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with a nice warm scent of brown sugar and figs. This bourbon is very smooth and mild and has a very strong taste of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The finish is smooth and lengthy with a subtle butterscotch taste. Blanton’s has a somewhat higher […]

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W.L. Weller Special Reserve Review

Name: W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: No age statement Notes: W.L. Weller is a great entry level wheat bourbon similar to Maker’s Mark. You will notice a pleasant oak, raisin, and maple syrup scent. At first sip you will taste the oak and syrup right away, as those flavors fade you will be hit […]

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1792 Ridgemont Reserve Review

Name: 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bottled By: The Sazerac Company ABV: 46.85% Proof: 93.7 Age: 8 Years Notes: This Bourbon hits you with a scent of vanilla, oak, and allspice. At the first sip you will get a mild taste of vanilla and pepper and then a stronger taste of anise and ginger. The finish is smooth with a small amount of […]

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Rowan’s Creek Review

Name: Rowan’s Creek Bottled By: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers ABV: 50.5% Proof: 100.1 Proof Age: 12 Years Notes: Rowan’s Creek has a very smooth oak, vanilla, and pepper taste up front which gives way to a pleasant nutty taste. The finish is rather long and starts with vanilla and caramel and ends with a nice dry oak taste. Rowan’s Creek is an […]

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