by Don Williams | Jun 25, 2021 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting
This week was a reminder of what life used to be with an evening of bourbon, fun, and fellowship. Not only were people socializing and having fun, but adding good bourbon and good food made for a great night. The event Bourbon Women in Michigan sponsored an event at...
by Don Williams | May 28, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
From being a number one draft choice to winning four super bowls, Terry Bradshaw has been a winner, and his Kentucky-produced Bradshaw Bourbon is a touchdown. Be sure to watch the video review of this very surprising bourbon. You can find the link at the end of this...
by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2021 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Here is a story about bourbon, hockey, and Pecan wood. Imagine you sample some bourbon created by multiple generations of a single-family. The owners are passionate about creating a quality whiskey and have meticulously fashioned a bourbon that will carry their family...
by Don Williams | Nov 27, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Tasting whiskey with the founder of Luca Mariano Bourbon provides a first-person history about the origins of Luca Mariano, including old Italian recipes perfected in Kentucky. However, after meeting Francesco Viola, the owner and originator, I will tell you that...
by Don Williams | Oct 30, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
William Larue Weller was born to be in the whiskey business. Having inherited his whiskey genes from both sides of his family, he became a successful whiskey broker and rectifier. He began his first company as W.L. Weller and Brothers, eventually settling on W.L....
by Don Williams | Sep 11, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities
The Beam Family’s Bourbon Heritage The Beam Family’s Bourbon Heritage is a fascinating look at one family’s contribution to Kentucky Bourbon. Most people are aware of the Jim Beam brand and its leading role in the industry. Many members of the family...