by Don Williams | Sep 24, 2021 | Bourbon history, Michigan Distilleries, Whiskey
Straight Rye Whiskey And Cherry Bounce When watching an old western movie, the cowboys typically slammed the whiskey down and would have benefitted from straight rye whiskey and cherry bounce. There were no nuanced aromas or delicate flavors on your palate in a saloon...
by Don Williams | Jul 30, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
The following narrative is a tale of three cask finished bourbons from the Barton Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Not only are these bourbons unique, but they are also a view into extended cask finishing. Extended finishing is for between two to five years. That is...
by Don Williams | Jul 9, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
I am not sure why bourbon distilleries sell shot glasses? In my early visits to distilleries, I found that the unique shapes and sizes of “branded” shot glasses were a great keepsake commemorating the experience. I continued to pursue this passion until I...
by Don Williams | Jun 17, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
I have written about Lexington and Bardstown, Kentucky’s bourbon influences; however, this blog will be about Louisville, Kentucky’s whiskey row. Louisville was founded in 1778 and named in honor of King Louis the XVI, who actively aided the Americans in...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Whiskey
Yes, there is a new Rare Breed at Wild Turkey, and it is a 112.2 proof premium rye whiskey. Release in 2020; this is a rye whiskey with a mash bill of 51% rye, 37% corn, and the balance of malted barley. We have a great video review at the end of this post. If you...
by Don Williams | May 20, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Yellowstone Bourbon yesterday and today is a story of a historic brand Most bourbon drinkers are not aware of the long history of many of the bourbons they consume. That is why we are going to talk about Yellowstone Bourbon yesterday and today. The Dant family created...
