by Don Williams | May 1, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
To reach a total of ten, here are three bourbons everyone should have. I purposely omitted extremely hard to find, and very expensive bourbons. Listed here are bottles two, three, and four to be included in your eventual group of ten. The bourbons are not in any...
by Don Williams | Apr 24, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
My recommendations Over the next few weeks, I will be listing my ten bourbons everyone should have. This list includes bottles that you can purchase. The bourbons that will make up this list are available and they will not break the bank. There are a lot of lists of...
by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history
What is a Control State? Being a bourbon devotee is often difficult while living in a control state. You can walk into a non-control state wine and spirits location and find shelves full of different bourbons, and the variety can be incredible. Walk into a liquor...
by Don Williams | Mar 6, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon review
Despite examining this topic previously, it is time for a new look at bottled in bond. March 3, 1897, the Bottled in Bond Act became law. It was significant in protecting the American consumer from rectifiers who sold whiskey that was dangerous. This act...
by Don Williams | Jan 10, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon News
Looking to purchase or rent a used bourbon barrel, then Motor City Barrels can help you out because you will find barrel decor at Motor City Barrels. Want to buy a custom engraved barrel head? They can do them. They can laser engrave many of their products and...
by Don Williams | Aug 1, 2019 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history
Bourbon aging in a warehouse at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery Lately, we have been receiving a lot of questions regarding barrels and barrel aging. Let’s take a fresh look at bourbon barrels. The beautiful color of bourbon and many of the complex flavors...