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Join me at Michigan’s Premier Speakasy – The EBENEZER
I am excited to host a Blind Bourbon Tasting at the best-kept secret in Downtown Plymouth, Michigan, at Michigan's Premier Speakasy - The EBENEZER. The tasting will be held on Tuesday, September 30th. Tickets are available at this LINK Our tasting of four different...
Detroit Whiskey History – Part 1
Making moonshine may seem romantic, but the reality is a much harsher story, filled with crime and heartbreak. Detroit's long love story with whiskey has both shaped and reflected the greater American relationship with whiskey. Detroit Vineyards? Before the Scots...
Dedicated To My Son
I want to use this post to tell you about my son. Scott passed away on August 2nd after a fifteen-month battle with cancer. He was our firstborn, and from the time he was a little boy, he was always invincible. That is, until he wasn't. Not a Fan of Bourbon Scott and...
The Perfect Distillery Experience in Indiana
The perfect distillery experience in Indiana - Hard Truth I truly miss the early days of the bourbon boom when you could go to almost any Kentucky Distillery and experience true hospitality with friendly, outgoing people who were delighted to see you. In some cases,...
Whiskey, War, and Freedom
Celebrating Freedom: The U.S. Army, Whiskey Rations, and a 250th Anniversary Bourbon Worth Toasting Long before the fireworks and backyard cookouts, Independence Day started with a fight for freedom, and the United States Army was right at the heart of it. On June 14,...
Luca Mariano Distillery: A New Bourbon Tradition in Danville Kentucky.
Where Heritage and Hospitality Shine in Kentucky’s City of Firsts Pull up a chair and settle in—there’s a story brewing in the heart of Kentucky, and you’re invited to be a part of it. Luca Mariano Distillery has just opened its doors in Danville, and let me tell you,...
Bourbon Means Good Weather
Bourbon means Good Weather. This is the exact type of article that many bourbon drinkers will dislike. Bourbon means good weather; what is he thinking? Well, I study bourbon, and as much as I like sampling a great-tasting bourbon, I genuinely like the historical back...
MONDAY, JUNE 16 – A NEW Tasting Event at Charlie’s
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT We have carefully chosen four bourbons representing four unique distilleries. We will taste each of them blind and then score and compare the flavor profiles. In honor of Father's Day 2025, we will discuss the differences of each bourbon...
Do You Recognize This Bourbon?
Do you recognize this bourbon brand? The historical significance of many bourbon brands is often an eye-opening experience. Sometimes, a brand like Blanton's can reach legendary status even though it is less than fifty years old. But what if I told you about a...
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