by Don Williams | Sep 22, 2023 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Mary Dowling is Now a Whiskey Brand The story of Mary Dowling is a fantastic story of a resilient woman who succeeded in an industry dominated by men. Not only was she the mother of nine children, but she also ran a whiskey business when the odds appeared against her....
by Don Williams | Jun 16, 2023 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The search for vintage bourbon is something that has excited me for some time. Typically, I have tasted vintage bourbon that was part of a private collection. There is now a must-stop in Kentucky to buy or sample vintage bourbon. When you have tasted more than three...
by Don Williams | Apr 14, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
Bourbon has been a regulated spirit for quite some time. Bottled-in-bond is the most regulated of regulated whiskeys. However, bourbon rules in Missouri are in a league all by themselves. To be called a Missouri bourbon, you must follow stricter guidelines than in...
by Don Williams | Jan 5, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Uncategorized
Vendome Copper and Brass Works have made your bourbon possible for over 100 years, based in Louisville, Kentucky. They bend materials not meant to be bent, but they do it expertly, and they weld materials that are difficult to weld but create miles of flawless seams....
by Don Williams | Dec 23, 2022 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During our last trip to Kentucky, we were able to catch up with some folks in Louisville and Owensboro. It has been some time since we visited Louisville, and it was our first trip to Owensboro. Over the next several weeks, you will hear more about our fantastic...
by Don Williams | Dec 9, 2022 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles, What's New at Charlie's
The Ross & Squibb Distillery may be the most historic and vital distillery you have never heard of. The Rossville and Squibb Distilleries George Ross opened the Rossville Distillery in 1847, located above a very clean and clear aquifer. Bottles of Rossville Union...
