by Don Williams | Oct 2, 2020 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Before we begin discussing Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, understand that I am a huge fan of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey. Being able to meet and speak with him was an education in bourbon history. Not only is he respected by his industry peers, and...
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 | Aug 28, 2020 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Science Meets Tradition at Wilderness Trail Danville, Kentucky, is home to a company where science meets tradition at Wilderness Trail Distillery. This distillery, founded in 2012, was created by men who understand the science of distillation and fermentation. Shane...
by Don Williams | Aug 21, 2020 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series may be the best bourbon you have never seen. It is not available in every state; however, with a simple search, the BBC website will show you where it can be purchased. Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series is a robust...
by Don Williams | Aug 6, 2020 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
When you are descendants of bourbon history-making families, bourbon might be your birth rite. Limestone Branch is a distillery born of two well-known bourbon families dating back as far as seven generations on the paternal side. If the distillery was only known for...
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...
