by Don Williams | May 14, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
A Look At Little Book Whiskey Quite a while ago, I purchased a bottle in a handsome display box, and it is now time to take a look at Little Book Whiskey. Little Book Whiskey is a project that comes from Freddie Noe of Jim Beam. Freddie is the grandson of Booker Noe...
by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
I usually do not spend a lot of time with flavored bourbon. Yes, I have tried them, and many of them do not do much for me. I like my bourbon straight and often neat and want to taste the spirit without adulteration. However, there is one “flavored”...
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...
