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...
by Don Williams | Jun 26, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Every year, there are a handful of whiskey releases that immediately capture my attention. The annual Michter’s Legacy Series is always near the top of that list. While some limited releases rely on clever marketing or flashy packaging, Shenk’s Homestead...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
Every Father’s Day, bourbon enthusiasts face the same question: What bottle do you buy for the dad who already has a shelf full of whiskey? This year, Yellowstone Recollection might be the answer. Sure, the bourbon itself deserves attention. It’s an...
by Don Williams | Jun 5, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
I spent years telling people that bourbon wasn’t supposed to be this difficult. At hosted tastings, I tried to show people you did not have to break the bank to find pleasant, approachable bourbons. Somewhere along the way, buying whiskey turned into a scavenger...
by Don Williams | Apr 17, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Unique Bottles
Origin, First Use, and What It Really Means Walk into any well-stocked whiskey shop today, and you’re likely to see it on a label: Cigar Blend or Cigar Batch. It sounds specific, intentional, and it sounds like it should mean something concrete. This article will help...
by Don Williams | Apr 3, 2026 | Bourbon review, Cask Strength, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey
There’s something about Detroit City Distillery that just feels right. I have sampled multiple versions of bourbon and rye whiskey from them, and they were enjoyable. However, occasionally, you sample a product that is so good that it is worth talking about. The...
