by Don Williams | Jan 8, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
The artistry of barrel making is a skill that dates back more than four thousand years but is still relevant today. Coopers are barrel makers, and they have played a valuable role in American history. When the Mayflower sailed to America, there was an onboard...
by Don Williams | Dec 24, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
I was lucky to have an unexpected Bourbon surprise for Christmas. Bourbon experiences happen in different forms, but each event is memorable and unique. It pays dividends to have good friends who look out for you and introduce you to people and opportunities you...
by Don Williams | Dec 11, 2020 | Bourbon history
Even though this story is not specifically about bourbon, it is historically interesting, and finding a rare rye whiskey bottle is a unique experience. Trying to find out additional information has proven to be more difficult than imagined. A rare bottle of Old...
by Don Williams | Oct 30, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
William Larue Weller was born to be in the whiskey business. Having inherited his whiskey genes from both sides of his family, he became a successful whiskey broker and rectifier. He began his first company as W.L. Weller and Brothers, eventually settling on W.L....
by Don Williams | Oct 15, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon News
The ongoing changing bourbon market is an exciting view of the brands, all of us see, and then based on our personal preferences, purchase. The market not only has boomed, but it has also changed significantly. Brands that were not even available in 1994 are now...
by Don Williams | Sep 18, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The Bardstown Kentucky area has continued to grow and expand its reputation as a bourbon destination. Not only are there more lodging choices in the area, but a visit to the T.W. Samuels Distillery will soon be another bourbon quest. Historical and educational The...
