by Don Williams | Dec 27, 2018 | Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Barrels on display at the Heaven Hill bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky When you see a bottle of Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, or even Larceny many people do not realize they are all products of the Heaven Hill Distillery. This family-owned company was...
by Don Williams | Dec 20, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
Jim Beam continues to be the sales leader among bourbon What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey is a question always asked. However, I believe there is a better and more in depth definition than the typical “All bourbon is whiskey but not all...
by Don Williams | Dec 13, 2018 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Old Ezra 7 Bourbon from Lux Row Distillers About the brand In 1957 Jack Daniels was experiencing a boom in sales and subsequently was in short supply. A gentleman named Frank Silverman created a brand without a distillery. In 1957 the Ezra Brooks...
by Don Williams | Dec 6, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During presentations I am often asked about visiting Kentucky and where does the Kentucky Bourbon Trail begin? Historically, I would tell them to start where it was most convenient based on their travels. It would depend on whether they would be close to...
