by Don Williams | Mar 19, 2026 | American History, Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Whisky history
There was a time—not all that long ago—when bourbon could do no wrong. New distilleries were popping up faster than rickhouses at Buffalo Trace. Limited releases vanished in minutes. Prices climbed, and nobody blinked. If you had barrels, you had gold. If you had a...
by Don Williams | Feb 6, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Trivia, Kentucky, Whisky history
A longtime supporter of Bourbonfool.com recently reached out with a deceptively simple question: Is the drinking straw connected in any way to bourbon whiskey? It’s the kind of question that sounds like bar trivia until you really think about it. Mint juleps. Silver...
by Don Williams | Jan 23, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Bourbon has always been more than a spirit. It’s been a companion. A comfort. At times, a necessity. From muddy encampments in the Revolutionary War to factory floors humming during World War II, American whiskey has marched alongside the United States military in...
by Don Williams | Jan 16, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Whisky history
Truth, Hype, and the Cost of Bad Information Bourbon has always been built on stories. Some of them are true. Some of them are exaggerated. And lately, far too many of them are simply wrong. Spend a few minutes scrolling social media, and you’ll see it—confident...
by Don Williams | Dec 12, 2025 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Whisky history
Bourbon Christmas Legends: Holiday Spirits from the Bluegrass to Prohibition Bourbon has always been more than a drink. It’s a storyteller—one that speaks in oak, fire, and patience. And in Kentucky, where winter settles over the hills and barns glow warm against the...
by Don Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon Information, Bourbon value, Unique Bottles
Holidays are the perfect excuse to share something special—or to open a bottle you’ve been saving for yourself. Great whiskey tells a story, and this season I’ve gathered five that each speak to craftsmanship, innovation, and regional pride. Whether you’re looking for...
