by Don Williams | Dec 4, 2020 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
Bourbonfool.com readers, I would like your help with identifying your best store for buying bourbon. Being based in Michigan, I will start this discussion with a mention of three rock-solid locations to find and buy bourbon. I would like you all to share your favorite...
by Don Williams | Sep 18, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The Bardstown Kentucky area has continued to grow and expand its reputation as a bourbon destination. Not only are there more lodging choices in the area, but a visit to the T.W. Samuels Distillery will soon be another bourbon quest. Historical and educational The...
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 | Jul 31, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The recent expansion resulted in a new Buffalo Trace visitor experience. All of the changes are positive and will make a great visit even better. I will highlight the differences first and then outline the Covid-19 procedures at the end of this article. What has...
by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Here are some primary takeaways from visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 era. First, plan on wearing a mask. Masks were required at least until you were participating in a tasting. Second, making a reservation is more important than ever. Reduced hours of operation and...
by Don Williams | Jul 15, 2020 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
When you get this post, we will be actively experiencing bourbon in Kentucky. The goal was to see what was happening at the distilleries during the current climate. Reduced hours of operation Many of the distilleries that we visit frequently have reduced operating...