by Don Williams | Dec 5, 2025 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon News
On January 22nd, I am honored to participate in a special fundraiser supporting the Michigan WAR DOG Memorial. If you have never visited this memorial cemetery dedicated to War and Service Dogs, it is a powerful and humbling experience—one that pays tribute to the...
by Don Williams | Dec 1, 2025 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting
Do you want to taste some Blanton’s Bourbon so rare that it is not sold in the United States? Do you want to learn the truth about Blanton’s and why it has been very difficult to find? You can do all of this at the exquisite Ebenezer Speakeasy in downtown...
by Don Williams | Jun 20, 2025 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Distilleries, Kentucky
Where Heritage and Hospitality Shine in Kentucky’s City of Firsts Pull up a chair and settle in—there’s a story brewing in the heart of Kentucky, and you’re invited to be a part of it. Luca Mariano Distillery has just opened its doors in Danville, and let me tell you,...
by Don Williams | Feb 7, 2025 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Many new bourbon destinations are coming to Kentucky this year. So many new distilleries and tasting experiences are coming this year that it is fantastic. Here are some locations I am looking forward to visiting: The New Home of Jefferson’s Bourbon Trey Zoeller is...
by Don Williams | Nov 1, 2024 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey, Whisky history
Next Thursday, I will be teaching a new tasting event! Location: Dua Vino in South Lyon, Michigan Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. Limited seating is available! A Look At American Whiskey will explain the history of American Whiskey through the years. Why was the first...
by Don Williams | Jun 27, 2024 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon history, Bourbon News, Unique Bottles
The statement itself, from the most famous cornfield in the world, is a bold announcement that I wanted to think about. During the American Civil War, there was a historic clash between Northern and Southern troops in a cornfield during the battle known as Antietam....