by Don Williams | Feb 13, 2020 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I have always felt that the distillery campus in Loretto was picturesque and historic. After many visits, I wanted to experience Maker’s Mark through the eyes of a first-time visitor. Of my two guests, one was a long-time fan of Maker’s Mark and is in...
by Don Williams | Feb 6, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
In 1999 the Kentucky Distillers Association formed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and I wonder if they envisioned the impressive growth of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? During 1999, the distilleries were producing approximately four hundred and fifty thousand barrels. The...
by Don Williams | Jan 24, 2020 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Travel
A must visit! There are many reasons to visit Charlie’s Still on Main because it is a very special place. It may be the finest bourbon bar I have experienced outside of Kentucky. Even though their collection of bourbon is a strong enticement, this location features...
by Don Williams | Jan 19, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel
Help Celebrate the Launch of Bourbon Women Michigan You still have time to attend the launch of Bourbon Women Michigan at a great new bourbon venue. Charlie’s Still On Main in Milford Michigan will be the site of this special event and this location is a...
by Don Williams | Jan 3, 2020 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Trivia
Enjoying a Kentucky Mule in a traditional copper mug. I have spent some time in numerous bars, taverns, speakeasies, and quite frankly never heard the expression bartender I will have a Horsefeather. You see, I normally drink my bourbon neat and do not mix it very...
by Don Williams | Dec 27, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Michigan Distilleries
I love the barrel aging process and the great bourbon it creates. When researching barrels, you commonly hear about keeping up with demand by running 24/7 and creating hundreds of barrels at a time. However, it is not often you hear the terms prime oak, fire...
