by Don Williams | Oct 9, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon value, Distilleries
When we talk about what makes a great bourbon, the conversation usually starts with the mash bill, the master distiller, the age statement, and maybe the proof. We discuss whether the whiskey has a high rye content, whether it’s wheated, and how many years it...
by Don Williams | Oct 2, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey
There is a pretty good chance you have tasted whiskey from MGP Distillery, even if you have never purchased a bottle with MGP on the label. For decades, the distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has been one of the most important behind-the-scenes producers of American...
by Don Williams | Aug 14, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Kentucky, Unique Bottles
Every once in a while, a bourbon brand develops a reputation much bigger than the company behind it. Black Maple Hill is one of those brands. Long before bourbon hunting became a competitive sport, Black Maple Hill quietly developed a following among serious whiskey...
by Don Williams | Aug 7, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Rye Whiskey, Unique Bottles, Whiskey product review
With thousands of whiskey bottles competing for our attention, doing something genuinely different has become increasingly difficult. Recently, Locke + Co. Distilling sent me samples of three of their whiskeys: Big Catch Bourbon, Aspen Aged Rye, and Big Blaze Bourbon....
by Don Williams | Jul 31, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon value, Cask Strength, Unique Bottles
It seems like every few months another celebrity announces a new bourbon brand. Some are deeply involved in creating their whiskey, while others simply lend their name to the label. As bourbon has become more popular over the last two decades, it has also become an...
by Don Williams | Jul 10, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Unique Bottles
When I reviewed E. H. Taylor Cured Oak Bourbon recently, I expected the conversation to focus on the whiskey itself. Instead, nearly every follow-up discussion drifted toward one number. Eleven hundred dollars. The suggested retail price is around $80, yet bottles...
