by Don Williams | Jun 6, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
Ohio River near Maysville, Kentucky The Ohio and Mississippi Rivers often saw flatboats loaded with bourbon whiskey traveling to destinations including New Orleans. Farmers had limited options to market their goods, and the idea of flatboats gave them greater trade...
by Don Williams | May 30, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
People have asked me why Michter’s whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let’s take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter’s, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded...
by Don Williams | May 23, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During our most recent visit to Kentucky, we had an ambitious schedule to see multiple venues and many people. As with many of our trips, it was the unexpected stops along our bourbon trail that can surprise and delight you. The Glenns Creek Area The Stave Restaurant...
