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...
by Don Williams | Jul 10, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Meeting Freddie Johnson at Buffalo Trace Distillery On my most recent visit to the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time with a historian, promoter, and member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame Freddie Johnson. His statement...
by Don Williams | Jun 27, 2019 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Glenns Creek Distilling: a unique bourbon experience in many ways When you drive up to the distillery, you are immediately impressed by the vast footprint of the Old Crow Distillery that stands behind the distilling building used by Glenns Creek. The sign outside told...
by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Trivia
In 1909, President William Howard Taft defines whiskey as we know it today. This decision is one of the important milestones that changed the industry. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was arguably the first law protecting the consumer from imitation whiskey...
