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....
by Don Williams | May 17, 2024 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Personalities
To my many readers and followers. I have not been posting for a short while. I hope that all of you will understand that while my family deals with a serious medical issue, it is hard to create content while my focus is elsewhere. I will resume posting as soon as...
by Don Williams | Apr 4, 2024 | Bourbon News, Distilleries, Whiskey
The Call family of distillers has produced alcohol for eight generations. One of the most well-known and recognizable is Jacob Call, an 8th-generation master distiller: Jacob’s ancestor, Samuel Call, distilled whiskey on his Kentucky farm in the 1700s....
by Don Williams | Mar 21, 2024 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
Chateau Bourbon One of Kentucky’s most unique lodging options is the bourbon-themed Chateau Bourbon. As the only Bed & Breakfast chosen as an official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trial, this property is located in the east Louisville, Kentucky,...
by Don Williams | Nov 3, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
Last week, I wrote about the four expressions of RD One Bourbon from RD One Spirits. We have reviewed all four of their releases, and the final two have dramatic flavor profiles. It is not often that I will write about a brand in back-to-back weeks but these bottles...
