by Don Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Bourbon Gifts, Bourbon Information, Bourbon value, Unique Bottles
Holidays are the perfect excuse to share something special—or to open a bottle you’ve been saving for yourself. Great whiskey tells a story, and this season I’ve gathered five that each speak to craftsmanship, innovation, and regional pride. Whether you’re looking for...
by Don Williams | Jul 4, 2025 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
Celebrating Freedom: The U.S. Army, Whiskey Rations, and a 250th Anniversary Bourbon Worth Toasting Long before the fireworks and backyard cookouts, Independence Day started with a fight for freedom, and the United States Army was right at the heart of it. On June 14,...
by Don Williams | Oct 11, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon value, Whiskey product review
I have sampled many bourbons and whiskeys over the last year. However, I thought it would be important to acknowledge three surprising bourbons that stood out. My criteria I purposely selected bourbons that are affordable and available. It is easy to include a Boss...
by Don Williams | Jul 26, 2024 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon value
Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon is a Bottled-in-Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey that you should seek out and sample! By the Numbers There are not a lot of wheat bourbons in the marketplace when compared to the number of rye bourbons. However, some iconic...
by Don Williams | Oct 6, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon value
Thursday, November 9 If you enjoy learning more about Bourbon and America’s whiskey history, this event is for you. At a brand new venue, I will teach and taste four distinct bourbons, including a newly released bourbon that is one of the most exciting and dynamic...
by Don Williams | Apr 14, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon value
Bourbon has been a regulated spirit for quite some time. Bottled-in-bond is the most regulated of regulated whiskeys. However, bourbon rules in Missouri are in a league all by themselves. To be called a Missouri bourbon, you must follow stricter guidelines than in...
