by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2022 | Distilleries, Irish Whiskey, Whiskey
Whiskey Green Rivers and Saint Patrick In honor of St. Patrick’s Day which is fast approaching, is a short history lesson on this holiday celebrated by millions. St. Patricks Day has been celebrated by the Irish as a religious holiday for over 1000 years. The Catholic...
by Don Williams | Mar 4, 2022 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
Wooden Shoes, Tulips, and Bourbon Those of you who have never visited Holland, Michigan, may be surprised that it is known for wooden shoes, tulips, and bourbon. After a recent sampling of their newly released Fox & Oden Bourbon, I had to make the trip to see the...
by Don Williams | Feb 25, 2022 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
With Spring fast approaching, here is some bourbon country news happening in Kentucky. Wild Turkey Distillery The Wild Turkey Distillery is one of the iconic stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is known for its scenic location overlooking the Kentucky River. When...
by Don Williams | Feb 18, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
Master’s Keep One Wild Turkey Masters Keep One is the sixth release in the series. It is a unique bourbon created by bourbon hall of Famers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. A combination of 14-year-old bourbon blended with younger 8 to 10-year-old bourbon. Jimmy favors the...
by Don Williams | Feb 11, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Unique Bottles
Mary Dowling a Distiller, Bootlegger, and Philanthropist Mary Dowling is a fascinating woman in bourbon history. She was a wife, mother, business owner, bootlegger, civic leader, and philanthropist. Before Prohibition, she owned and operated a distillery and was...