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....
by Don Williams | May 8, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting
This is a great opportunity to learn from Maker’s Mark Diplomat Greta Harper. You will appreciate her knowledge and her approach to enjoying bourbon. We will look at two very different mashbills from the iconic brands of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark. Throw in...
by Don Williams | Feb 28, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia
Bourbon, Cannons, and Cassius Clay Before we get into the details of Cassius Clay Bourbon, we need to tell you that the Cassius Clay featured here is indeed the man that Muhammed Ali was named after. Cassius Clay Bourbon Whiskey featuring a Cannon in honor of Cassius...
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...
