by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
For all of my bourbonfool.com readers. To save you time and disappointment please note this Bourbon Travel Caution. Please be aware that Beam Suntory announced that they are suspending distillery tours at Jim Beam and Makers Mark. Brown Forman also announced that the...
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...