by Don Williams | Oct 15, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon News
The ongoing changing bourbon market is an exciting view of the brands, all of us see, and then based on our personal preferences, purchase. The market not only has boomed, but it has also changed significantly. Brands that were not even available in 1994 are now...
by Don Williams | Sep 4, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
How many people have tried blending the ideal bourbon? Recently I was fortunate enough to participate in a virtual barrel pick. However, this was no ordinary barrel pick but an attempt at blending the ideal bourbon utilizing three Woodford Reserve Single Barrel...
by Don Williams | Jul 31, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The recent expansion resulted in a new Buffalo Trace visitor experience. All of the changes are positive and will make a great visit even better. I will highlight the differences first and then outline the Covid-19 procedures at the end of this article. What has...
by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Here are some primary takeaways from visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 era. First, plan on wearing a mask. Masks were required at least until you were participating in a tasting. Second, making a reservation is more important than ever. Reduced hours of operation and...
by Don Williams | Jun 26, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Distilleries
This week we will continue to talk about barrel finished bourbon and Blood Oath Pact Number Six may be one of the best barrel finished products I have ever tasted. I recently sampled this product, and it was an awakening to me about what barrel finishing could...
by Don Williams | May 21, 2020 | Bourbon News
First of all, thanks to everyone who attended last week’s online tasting. Not only was it great to have members of Bourbon Women Michigan, but it was also exciting to hear from Maker’s Mark and Beam Suntory. We are working on a new Youtube video that will...
