by Don Williams | Oct 2, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey
There is a pretty good chance you have tasted whiskey from MGP Distillery, even if you have never purchased a bottle with MGP on the label. For decades, the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has been one of the most important behind-the-scenes producers of American...
by Don Williams | Sep 25, 2026 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon history, Bourbon News
I am very proud to announce that I have selected my very first independent single-barrel Kentucky bourbon. It is the first time that I have depended solely on my own tasting skills to choose what I believe is a true flavor bomb of a bottle. I was not concerned about...
by Don Williams | Sep 9, 2026 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, History, Unique Bottles
There are certain dates that don’t need much explanation. September 11 is one of them. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our country experienced a tragedy that changed America forever. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day in New York City,...
by Don Williams | Aug 14, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Kentucky, Unique Bottles
Every once in a while, a bourbon brand develops a reputation much bigger than the company behind it. Black Maple Hill is one of those brands. Long before bourbon hunting became a competitive sport, Black Maple Hill quietly developed a following among serious whiskey...
by Don Williams | Jul 3, 2026 | Bourbon history, History, Kentucky, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey, Whisky history
Every Fourth of July, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our nation. We fire up the grill, watch fireworks light up the night sky, and perhaps raise a glass in honor of the freedoms won nearly 250 years ago. If that glass contains...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
Every Father’s Day, bourbon enthusiasts face the same question: What bottle do you buy for the dad who already has a shelf full of whiskey? This year, Yellowstone Recollection might be the answer. Sure, the bourbon itself deserves attention. It’s an...
