by Don Williams | Nov 11, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Trivia
I ran across a fascinating intersection of film, bourbon, and an Academy Award. Not only did the film win the best picture Oscar, but it also featured a brief but period-specific bourbon advertisement. In the television and movie industries, this would be called...
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 | Aug 13, 2021 | Bourbon Trivia, Kentucky
Followers of bourbon know many reasons why so much of it comes from the great state of Kentucky. Plentiful oak trees, fantastic water, changing seasons, and soil made to grow corn. The next time you are in your local tavern, impress your friends with your remarkable...
by Don Williams | Jul 16, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, Michigan Distilleries
We often get to talk about two of our favorite passions, whiskey, and Classic Rock. However, Three Chord Whiskey Drummer is the perfect combination of perfectly tuned taste and rock and roll. Three Chord makes a handcrafted whiskey that is flavorful, powerful,...
by Don Williams | Jul 9, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
I am not sure why bourbon distilleries sell shot glasses? In my early visits to distilleries, I found that the unique shapes and sizes of “branded” shot glasses were a great keepsake commemorating the experience. I continued to pursue this passion until I...
by Don Williams | Jul 2, 2021 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia
A Celebrity Whiskey List Worth Reviewing In today’s whiskey mad world, there are a lot of celebrity brands in the marketplace. If you were to include tequila and vodka, the list would be a lot longer. Today, we are going to talk about celebrity-owned or endorsed...