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...
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 9, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review
The story behind the name Bower Hill Bourbon is historically significant. John Neville was a militiaman, a member of the Continental Army who survived Valley Forge and later fought in several Revolutionary War battles, including Yorktown. By the end of the war, he had...
by Don Williams | Jun 19, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Some may recognize the phrase from the cellars of Lincoln Henderson immediately. Others may have heard the name but cannot place it. However, Lincoln Henderson is a name to recognize for anyone who has tasted Woodford Reserve or Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey....
