Tag: bourbon and oak

Whiskey Shots

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Local Distillery Offers Unique Gifts for Father’s Day

Texas Dads love Texas whiskey, so Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is highlighting their unique, delicious, award-winning whiskey as the perfect gift for Father’s Day. With three different styles of premium sipping whiskey ranging from $29-$60, the distillery offers something for every dad.   All of Ranger Creek’s whiskies are handcrafted and distilled in San Antonio.   […]

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Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Review

Name: Old Grand-Dad Bonded ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Nose: Caramel, Vanilla, Grain Palate: Caramel, Oak, Light Grain Finish: Long with a slight burn and flavors of light grain, caramel, and vanilla Overall: On the nose I was greeted with rich caramel and vanilla aromas and a light grain aroma. At first sip there was a rich caramel flavor upfront which I expected […]

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Orphan Barrel Gifted Horse Bourbon Review

Name: The Gifted Horse ABV: 57.5% Proof: 115 Nose: Cinnamon, Pear, Apple Cider Palate: Pear, Cloves, Almonds, Vanilla Finish: Short with fruit notes up front which fade quickly to a mild spicy flavor with a slight burn Overall: On the nose I was greeted with some distinctive cinnamon, pear, and apple cider aromas. At first sip I could taste the pear flavor up […]

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Jim Beam Announces First-Ever Global Packaging Redesign

Jim Beam®, the world’s No. 1 Bourbon, announces an all-new global packaging redesign, marking the first time significant changes have been made to the Jim Beam® Bourbon bottle in decades. Starting in mid-2016, the entire Jim Beam portfolio will have a new, premium look in the more than 100 markets around the world where the […]

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Blanton’s Single Barrel Select, Quality Liquor Store Review

Name: Blanton’s Single Barrel Select, Quality Liquor Store, Barrel #93 of 228 ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Nose: Honey, Caramel, Maple Syrup, Palate: Wildflower Honey, Oak, Butterscotch, Citrus Fruits Finish: Long and smooth with citrus notes and creamy toffee and rich chocolate flavors. Slight burn before it fades. Overall: On the nose I was greeted with a distinct honey aroma with rich caramel […]

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Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

Name: Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon ABV: 59.6% Proof: 119.2 Nose: Vanilla, Maple Syrup, Oak, Cloves Palate: Dry Oak, Caramel, Maple Syrup Finish: Long, smooth, and dry with maple and dry oak flavors. Overall: On the nose there is a subtle spice and light wood aroma. At first sip I was greeted with a slightly warm vanilla flavor with a smooth maple […]

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Catoctin Creek Awarded 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Second Year Recognized as a Top Performing Attraction as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Purcellville, Virginia – May 25, 2016 – Catoctin Creek Distillery today announced that, for the second year in a row, it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses […]

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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Commemorates Their One-Year Anniversary with “A Day of Celebration”.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. announces “A Day of Celebration” in honor of their one-year anniversary to be held on June 3, 2016 from 10:00am – 9:00pm at Kentucky Peerless Distillery, located at 120 North 10thStreet in Louisville, KY. The event will feature an up close and personal look behind the scenes of Louisville’s newest downtown […]

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Woodford Reserve Named Official Bourbon of Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course

Woodford Reserve will be the Official Bourbon of Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course through 2018, it was announced today by Brown-Forman and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA).   The three-year agreement includes title sponsorship of the Grade 1, $1 million Woodford Reserve Manhattan on Belmont Stakes Day and the Grade 2 Woodford […]

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