by Don Williams | Oct 11, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon value, Whiskey product review
I have sampled many bourbons and whiskeys over the last year. However, I thought it would be important to acknowledge three surprising bourbons that stood out. My criteria I purposely selected bourbons that are affordable and available. It is easy to include a Boss...
by Don Williams | Aug 23, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
BOURBON 101 TASTING EVENT I will be hosting a bourbon 101 Tasting Event at a new location in downtown South Lyon Michigan. Thursday, September 12 at 7 P.M. The Bar at Dua Vino 135 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, Michigan Reserve your seats by calling Dua Vino at...
by Don Williams | Jan 5, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Unique Bottles
Charles Mortimer Dedman created Kentucky Owl in 1879 and was designated DSP 16. DSP is short for distilled spirits producer. Kentucky Owl was a known and flourishing brand that was popular until prohibition. Prohibition was enacted nationally on January 17, 1920, but...
by Don Williams | Dec 22, 2023 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Trivia
This week I want to provide five bourbon fun facts that I find pretty darn interesting. The official state drink of Kentucky Kentucky is known for bourbon production and, arguably, produces some of the finest bourbon whiskey in the world. Currently, production levels...
by Don Williams | Jul 21, 2023 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Tasting
Hi everyone. As August is fast upon us it is a reminder to let everyone know that the peak season for bourbon tastings is coming up quickly. I have been experiencing an increase in requests for bourbon events and July was already a very booked month. It was...
by Don Williams | Jul 8, 2022 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
Four Frequent Bourbon Falsehoods Many things are said, published, and documented about bourbon, but four frequent bourbon falsehoods often come up in discussion. In fact, many new bourbon followers are confused by these four statements. This is an example of a fine...