by Don Williams | Dec 6, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During presentations I am often asked about visiting Kentucky and where does the Kentucky Bourbon Trail begin? Historically, I would tell them to start where it was most convenient based on their travels. It would depend on whether they would be close to...
by Don Williams | Sep 27, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I have been to the Wild Turkey distillery multiple times but only once did I meet Jimmy Russell “The Master Distiller’s Master Distiller.” Spending time with Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whiskey Hall of Fame member Jimmy Russell is being among bourbon royalty. For...
by Don Williams | Aug 30, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
The story behind your Bourbon Bottle is more than a utilitarian container to hold your liquor. Glass bottles or any type of glass vessel was often just for the very rich. In 1880 an automated process of blowing glass bottles was created. Before that...
by Don Williams | Aug 8, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bardstown Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World and is the second oldest city in Kentucky. This city is a destination that should be on the agenda of every bourbon fan. There are numerous reasons to visit and experience Bardstown not the least of...
by Don Williams | Jul 31, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Margie Mattingly Samuels In 2014, Margie Samuels became the first woman connected to a distillery elected to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Many reading this may not easily recognize her name, but she had a tremendous...
by Don Williams | Jul 19, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
Bourbon Fast Facts 6.7 Million barrels of bourbon are currently aging in the state of Kentucky. As a point of reference, there are 4.45 million men, women, and children who live in Kentucky. Bourbon can be made in any of the 50 states including Hawaii. Ninety-five...
