by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2022 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information
The importance of yeast in bourbon is a story of how yeast is necessary for fermentation. Humans began using yeast dating back thousands of years ago. Ancient Egyptians used it to make bread but thought the finished product resulted from a miracle. As we know it...
by Don Williams | Aug 20, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review
There is a lot of conversation about bourbon, but today we will talk about bourbon corks and stoppers. New releases, mash bills, barrel-aged, proof levels, but there is not much information about bourbon stoppers. Some stoppers are elegant, a few like Blanton’s...
by Don Williams | Jul 23, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review
I am writing this to make you all beware of the bourbon BS that is everywhere. Amazingly, some things published in professional, decorative, well-thought-out layouts are entirely wrong. Understand that each time I write about a subject, I diligently research the topic...
by Don Williams | Jan 22, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
A Look at affordable Private Label Bourbon Many people have visited a Costco at least once in their lives or shop there frequently. Their house brand is “Kirkland,” and many products, including distilled spirits, use that brand name. The Costco version of...
by Don Williams | Nov 20, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon News
Many of us are now experiencing new lockdowns that include another restriction on in-person dining. Everyone needs to remember that most of these businesses have had a difficult time this year and it is plain to see that some have not recovered. Support your waiters,...
by Don Williams | Aug 14, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Trivia
After being asked multiple times if I had an infinity bottle going, I decided to take the plunge from bourbon to infinity. I tried to research the origins of infinity bottles and found a lot of varied information. The theory of the infinity bottle is to gather a...