by Don Williams | Oct 9, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon value, Distilleries
When we talk about what makes a great bourbon, the conversation usually starts with the mash bill, the master distiller, the age statement, and maybe the proof. We discuss whether the whiskey has a high rye content, whether it’s wheated, and how many years it...
by Don Williams | Oct 2, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey
There is a pretty good chance you have tasted whiskey from MGP Distillery, even if you have never purchased a bottle with MGP on the label. For decades, the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has been one of the most important behind-the-scenes producers of American...
by Don Williams | Sep 25, 2026 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon history, Bourbon News
I am very proud to announce that I have selected my very first independent single-barrel Kentucky bourbon. It is the first time that I have depended solely on my own tasting skills to choose what I believe is a true flavor bomb of a bottle. I was not concerned about...
by Don Williams | Sep 18, 2026 | Bourbon Events, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting
Sign up now for a very special Woodford Reserve tasting, dinner, and more. You will learn the history of Woodford Reserve and the genius of Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris as he made Woodford Reserve into a global brand. Did you know he also created Old...
by Don Williams | Sep 9, 2026 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, History, Unique Bottles
There are certain dates that don’t need much explanation. September 11 is one of them. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our country experienced a tragedy that changed America forever. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day in New York City,...
