by Don Williams | Nov 18, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries, History
Kentucky Bourbon’s rich history has fascinated me for a long time, leading me to write a tale of two rickhouses. A Rickhouse is a barrel warehouse used to age whiskey barrels. The term rickhouse comes from the wooden “ricks” that hold the barrels...
by Don Williams | Sep 23, 2022 | American History, Bourbon history, History
Early Americans enjoyed their alcohol On October 21, 1797, Captain James Sever christened the new ship by breaking a bottle of America’s adopted spirit on her bow. Old Ironsides, the famous USS Constitution, was one of three ships built because of the Navy act...
by Don Williams | Aug 25, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Located on the second floor of the Buffalo Trace visitor center across from the private tasting rooms, are large photographs of influential men in the distillery’s storied history. Colonel E. H. Taylor, Albert Blanton, Pappy Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, William...
by Don Williams | Aug 12, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
Joseph Magnus and his whiskey empire is an American story of a young man who lost his father in the Civil War but persevered and thrived. Joseph had to mature quickly and help care for his younger siblings. He discovered a knack for business and became a savvy...
by Don Williams | Aug 4, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Unique Bottles
Do you own one? Do you own any decorative bourbon decanters? I have recently encountered some people who have collected decanters for years, and their collections contain many variations. This post contains critical information you will not want to miss, along with a...
by Don Williams | Jul 14, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, History, Whiskey
Most people, who visit bars regularly, do not know why it is called a bar? The origin and customs of your favorite bar can be traced back to colonial America. These American establishments were called public houses and taverns. As time progressed, a drinking...
