by Don Williams | Aug 30, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
The story behind your Bourbon Bottle is more than a utilitarian container to hold your liquor. Glass bottles or any type of glass vessel was often just for the very rich. In 1880 an automated process of blowing glass bottles was created. Before that...
by Don Williams | Aug 23, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Tasting
How do you Like your Bourbon? How do you like your bourbon? That is a question that I ask at every tasting event that I host and one that provides many different answers. In short, the correct answer is to drink bourbon the way you prefer. In many ways,...
by Don Williams | Aug 16, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
My unofficial guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a wonderful starting point to explore and experience the world of Bourbon. However, we learned very early that there are several additional stops along the way that will provide a...
by Don Williams | Aug 8, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bardstown Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World and is the second oldest city in Kentucky. This city is a destination that should be on the agenda of every bourbon fan. There are numerous reasons to visit and experience Bardstown not the least of...