by Don Williams | Feb 6, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Trivia, Kentucky, Whisky history
A longtime supporter of Bourbonfool.com recently reached out with a deceptively simple question: Is the drinking straw connected in any way to bourbon whiskey? It’s the kind of question that sounds like bar trivia until you really think about it. Mint juleps. Silver...
by Don Williams | Jan 23, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Bourbon has always been more than a spirit. It’s been a companion. A comfort. At times, a necessity. From muddy encampments in the Revolutionary War to factory floors humming during World War II, American whiskey has marched alongside the United States military in...
by Don Williams | Jan 16, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Whisky history
Truth, Hype, and the Cost of Bad Information Bourbon has always been built on stories. Some of them are true. Some of them are exaggerated. And lately, far too many of them are simply wrong. Spend a few minutes scrolling social media, and you’ll see it—confident...
