by Don Williams | Oct 30, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
Today, I am going to step away from the trend of chasing expensive bottles and instead, talk about two bottles that have been important in bourbon history. I often compare different bottles for the best value and flavor. The Jim Beam White Label and Evan Williams...
by Don Williams | Oct 9, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon value, Distilleries
When we talk about what makes a great bourbon, the conversation usually starts with the mash bill, the master distiller, the age statement, and maybe the proof. We discuss whether the whiskey has a high rye content, whether it’s wheated, and how many years it...
by Don Williams | Sep 18, 2026 | Bourbon Events, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting
Sign up now for a very special Woodford Reserve tasting, dinner, and more. You will learn the history of Woodford Reserve and the genius of Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris as he made Woodford Reserve into a global brand. Did you know he also created Old...
by Don Williams | Sep 9, 2026 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, History, Unique Bottles
There are certain dates that don’t need much explanation. September 11 is one of them. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our country experienced a tragedy that changed America forever. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day in New York City,...
by Don Williams | Aug 28, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, Kentucky, Rye Whiskey, Unique Bottles
One of the trends I have been personally following is “cigar style” bourbons and whiskeys.I have been doing research on different tobacco blends in cigars and how they compare to various bourbons. If you’ve spent any time looking at new bourbon and...
by Don Williams | Aug 7, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Rye Whiskey, Unique Bottles, Whiskey product review
With thousands of whiskey bottles competing for our attention, doing something genuinely different has become increasingly difficult. Recently, Locke + Co. Distilling sent me samples of three of their whiskeys: Big Catch Bourbon, Aspen Aged Rye, and Big Blaze Bourbon....
