by Don Williams | Mar 6, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon review
Despite examining this topic previously, it is time for a new look at bottled in bond. March 3, 1897, the Bottled in Bond Act became law. It was significant in protecting the American consumer from rectifiers who sold whiskey that was dangerous. This act...
by Don Williams | Feb 28, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia
Bourbon, Cannons, and Cassius Clay Before we get into the details of Cassius Clay Bourbon, we need to tell you that the Cassius Clay featured here is indeed the man that Muhammed Ali was named after. Cassius Clay Bourbon Whiskey featuring a Cannon in honor of Cassius...
by Don Williams | Jan 10, 2020 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Old Elk Bourbon Recently I was told about Old Elk Bourbon that is bottled by Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado. I was encouraged to try it and was impressed by the packaging. Old Elk Bourbon is bottled in Colorado Old Elk is an 88 proof blended bourbon that...
by Don Williams | Dec 20, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Evan Williams the Man and His Bourbon Evan Williams, the man, and his bourbon is one of the great Kentucky bourbon stories. Promoted as the first Kentucky distiller, Evan Williams was also a notable businessman as well as a politician. He founded the first Kentucky...
by Don Williams | Dec 5, 2019 | Bourbon review, Distilleries
Four variations of Old Forester Bourbon. Recently I was asked where to find Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey, which is a member of the Old Forester family of very good bourbons. You see, 1910 has become very hard to find, and people were searching for it. However,...
by Don Williams | Oct 17, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Finding Kentucky Owl Bourbon was not on my radar during my most recent trip to Lexington, Kentucky, I was there with two long-time great friends to experience a great Kentucky visit. Making sure they had a quality experience was foremost on my mind, Bottle of Kentucky...
