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...
by Don Williams | Jul 1, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, What's New at Charlie's
Do You Know Basil Hayden Many of you recognize the eighty-proof whiskey brand that has become very popular but do you know Basil Hayden, the man? When Booker Noe created the small batch collection for Jim Beam, he named one of the bottles after Basil Hayden. Joining...
by Don Williams | May 6, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
The Old Judge Distillery was initially built in Mercer County Kentucky in the 1880s and continued operation until a fire destroyed it in the mid-1890s. Instead of rebuilding on the site, the owners rebuilt Old Judge not far from Frankfort, Kentucky. This location...
by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2022 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information
The importance of yeast in bourbon is a story of how yeast is necessary for fermentation. Humans began using yeast dating back thousands of years ago. Ancient Egyptians used it to make bread but thought the finished product resulted from a miracle. As we know it...
by Don Williams | Feb 11, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Unique Bottles
Mary Dowling a Distiller, Bootlegger, and Philanthropist Mary Dowling is a fascinating woman in bourbon history. She was a wife, mother, business owner, bootlegger, civic leader, and philanthropist. Before Prohibition, she owned and operated a distillery and was...
by Don Williams | Feb 4, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
I have been fascinated by the Civil War since I was very young. Add that to my pursuit of bourbon history, and I have found that they intersect, which is why I am writing about bourbon and the Civil War this week. I hope you will find this interesting. Whiskey taxes...
