by Don Williams | Sep 9, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
More bourbon is coming soon to the bourbonfool blog. Next week’s edition will feature two affordable bourbons brought to my attention by industry employees. I find it very interesting that people who work in the distilleries enjoy the bourbon that goes unnoticed...
by Don Williams | Aug 12, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
Joseph Magnus and his whiskey empire is an American story of a young man who lost his father in the Civil War but persevered and thrived. Joseph had to mature quickly and help care for his younger siblings. He discovered a knack for business and became a savvy...
by Don Williams | Jul 8, 2022 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
Four Frequent Bourbon Falsehoods Many things are said, published, and documented about bourbon, but four frequent bourbon falsehoods often come up in discussion. In fact, many new bourbon followers are confused by these four statements. This is an example of a fine...
by Don Williams | Jul 1, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, What's New at Charlie's
Do You Know Basil Hayden Many of you recognize the eighty-proof whiskey brand that has become very popular but do you know Basil Hayden, the man? When Booker Noe created the small batch collection for Jim Beam, he named one of the bottles after Basil Hayden. Joining...
by Don Williams | May 20, 2022 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Today’s post contains multiple subjects, including a glimpse at a critical story about an almost perfect Kentucky trip to be published next week. Lately, we have enjoyed bourbon experiences and bourbon happenings by the barrel load. A Preview for next week What makes...
by Don Williams | May 6, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
The Old Judge Distillery was initially built in Mercer County Kentucky in the 1880s and continued operation until a fire destroyed it in the mid-1890s. Instead of rebuilding on the site, the owners rebuilt Old Judge not far from Frankfort, Kentucky. This location...