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Chronological History of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
A Chronological History of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail I have been actively visiting distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for many years. It was not too many years ago that you could complete the trail by visiting a total of seven distilleries. This number...
The Call Family of Distillers
The Call family of distillers has produced alcohol for eight generations. One of the most well-known and recognizable is Jacob Call, an 8th-generation master distiller: Jacob's ancestor, Samuel Call, distilled whiskey on his Kentucky farm in the 1700s. Typically, when...
Penelope Bourbons
Penelope bourbons and whiskeys are a fast-growing, in-demand brand with much industry buzz. The recent acquisition by parent company MGP through their Lux Row affiliate gives Penelope broad appeal. Comparison Tasting Videos My good friend Charlie Berry and I reviewed...
Canopy Lounge Bourbon Tasting
Next Wednesday, March 27, I will be hosting a tasting at The Canopy Lounge in Brighton, Michigan. This is Bourbonfools' first event at the Canopy Lounge, and I hope you will join us for this fun and educational experience. The Canopy Lounge is located in downtown...
Chateau Bourbon
Chateau Bourbon One of Kentucky's most unique lodging options is the bourbon-themed Chateau Bourbon. As the only Bed & Breakfast chosen as an official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trial, this property is located in the east Louisville, Kentucky, picturesque...
The Oldest Whiskey Brand in America
It is only fitting that the oldest whiskey brand in America has the word old in its title. With origins in Pennsylvania, it is a rye whiskey that has been available under the name Old Overholt for more than 214 years. First, brand recognition was by barrel and then,...
Penelope Bourbon
Penelope Bourbon In 2018, a husband and wife from New Jersey entered the spirits business and honored their baby daughter. They knew Penelope was her soon-to-be name and partnered with friends to create a whiskey brand. Sourcing whiskey from MGP and Bardstown Bourbon...
Elmer T. Lee
Elmer T. Lee created Blanton's in honor of Albert Blanton under the direction of then-distillery owners Ferdie Falk and Robert Baranaskas. Blanton's bourbon has become an iconic brand with an almost mythical following. Elmer Tandy Lee Typically, you will see Elmer's...
ONLY A HANDFUL OF SEATS REMAIN
A Night of Great Bourbon! Thursday, February 22, 2024. We return to the wonderful Lyon Theater in downtown South Lyon Michigan To purchase tickets, follow this link: BourbonfoolSLyonTasting.simpletix.com We will sample and evaluate a selection...
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