by Don Williams | Mar 17, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
In honor of the recent St. Patrick’s Day celebration, we will look at the differences between Irish Whiskey and bourbon. History tells us that distillation began in Ireland in the eleventh century. There is a strong argument that Irish Whiskey pre-dates Scotch....
by Don Williams | Mar 17, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
This week my friend Charlie Berry and I review one of the hidden gems of Buffalo Trace. If you have never heard of this single barrel bourbon you should be sure to try it. Find out why by watching our video here. This is a bottle of Hancock’s Reserve Single...
by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2021 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Here is a story about bourbon, hockey, and Pecan wood. Imagine you sample some bourbon created by multiple generations of a single-family. The owners are passionate about creating a quality whiskey and have meticulously fashioned a bourbon that will carry their family...
by Don Williams | Feb 11, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
I will often run across a bottle that is so unique I have to purchase it for my collection, and 82nd Airborne Bourbon is one unique bottle. Besides pursuing the study of bourbon, I am an American history guy who respects and marvels at the heroism so often found in...
by Don Williams | Jan 28, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
Cream of Kentucky is enjoying a rebirth at Jim Rutledge’s hands, but do you know the artistry behind Cream of Kentucky Bourbon? A company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced the Cream of Kentucky brand in 1888. As prohibition was winding down, the Schenley...
by Don Williams | Jan 22, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
A Look at affordable Private Label Bourbon Many people have visited a Costco at least once in their lives or shop there frequently. Their house brand is “Kirkland,” and many products, including distilled spirits, use that brand name. The Costco version of...
