by Don Williams | Jan 16, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
By now, you are aware that bottles of Pappy Van Winkle sell for large sums of money and many people feel lucky if they can find a bottle to purchase. It does not matter to some whether it is a couple of thousand dollars, but it is the opportunity to own a bottle of...
by Don Williams | Nov 27, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Edmund Haynes Taylor Was A Visionary and the inspiration for E.H. Taylor Bourbon. Last week I was fortunate enough to host another very successful bourbon tasting at the Commerce Twp. Sidecar Slider Bar. The tasting featured four very distinct bourbons, and the...
by Don Williams | Nov 27, 2019 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel
During my bourbon travels, I have met some powerful and knowledgeable women who enjoy bourbon, appreciate its history, and actively participate in furthering their understanding of America’s Native Spirit. Recently, I had the pleasure to meet members of the...
by Don Williams | Nov 7, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
What do George Remus, Jack Daniels, and murder have to do with bourbon? Remus purchased a minority interest in the Jack Daniel’s Distillery directly from a nephew of Jack Daniel himself. Prohibition was in force, and Remus was always looking for ways to secure “the...
by Don Williams | Oct 10, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
If you are interested in our upcoming trip let us know ASAP. Only a few spots remain to see and experience Buffalo Trace Distillery and Four Roses Distillery in November. Join us on Friday, November 8 for two great experiences near Lexington, Kentucky. Every attendee...
by Don Williams | Sep 12, 2019 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
A swing outside of the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Legend has it that a corsage that the beloved girlfriend of Paul Jones wore to a ball was the inspiration behind the iconic brand name. A corsage led to the naming of Four Roses bourbon but was...
