by Don Williams | Jul 7, 2023 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Barrel finishing has become a common practice by distillers everywhere. You will find whiskey finished in wine casks of all varieties, whiskey finished in rum, cognac, craft beer, and even whiskey finished in another brand new barrel. However, one brand uses this...
by Don Williams | May 5, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Whiskey
As a whiskey enthusiast, I have always sought unique, high-quality spirits. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying several bottles of Blue Run Whiskey, a brand that has been making waves in the industry for its exceptional taste and elegant presentation. In this...
by Don Williams | Apr 28, 2023 | Bourbon review, Michigan Distilleries, What's New at Charlie's, Whiskey
High Five Spirits in Petoskey, and they have produced their first bourbon. Gypsy Whiskey is Pure Michigan throughout the entire process. Locally sourced corn combined with Michigan artesian well water is then distilled using stills made in Detroit. Multiple locations...
by Don Williams | Apr 14, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
Bourbon has been a regulated spirit for quite some time. Bottled-in-bond is the most regulated of regulated whiskeys. However, bourbon rules in Missouri are in a league all by themselves. To be called a Missouri bourbon, you must follow stricter guidelines than in...
by Don Williams | Jan 27, 2023 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, What's New at Charlie's
Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbon is the finest I have tasted from their distillery. This small batch release is a barrel-strength non-chill filtered beauty. Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbon is the best bottle of Four Roses I have ever sampled. Four bourbons This...
by Don Williams | Jan 20, 2023 | Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, What's New at Charlie's
Old Fitzgerald is one of the brands that is associated with bourbon history. Old Fitzgerald was a whiskey produced by the Old Judge Distillery in Frankfort. The Stitzel Brothers Distillery purchased the Od Fitzgerald brand, and it became their flagship brand. Later,...
