by Don Williams | Mar 17, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
In honor of the recent St. Patrick’s Day celebration, we will look at the differences between Irish Whiskey and bourbon. History tells us that distillation began in Ireland in the eleventh century. There is a strong argument that Irish Whiskey pre-dates Scotch....
by Don Williams | Feb 5, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
Today’s marketplace is flush with whiskey brands, old and new, but what is your favorite “Old” Whiskey?. This list includes Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, and Rye Whiskey. It is an engaging and fun exercise to review some Old whiskey. Nine of my...
by Don Williams | Jan 28, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
Cream of Kentucky is enjoying a rebirth at Jim Rutledge’s hands, but do you know the artistry behind Cream of Kentucky Bourbon? A company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced the Cream of Kentucky brand in 1888. As prohibition was winding down, the Schenley...
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...
