by Don Williams | Aug 29, 2025 | American History, Michigan Distilleries, Whiskey, Whisky history
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...
by Don Williams | Aug 15, 2025 | History
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...
by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2025 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
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...
by Don Williams | Jul 4, 2025 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
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,...
by Don Williams | Jun 20, 2025 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Distilleries, 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,...
