by Don Williams | Sep 22, 2023 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Mary Dowling is Now a Whiskey Brand The story of Mary Dowling is a fantastic story of a resilient woman who succeeded in an industry dominated by men. Not only was she the mother of nine children, but she also ran a whiskey business when the odds appeared against her....
by Don Williams | Sep 8, 2023 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, Whiskey
This phrase, make mine with rye, has been heard by barkeeps throughout the years. American rye whiskey is a close cousin to bourbon and has grown in popularity. Why did a distillery based in Indiana, a former Seagrams plant, become the source of world-class rye...
by Don Williams | Jul 7, 2023 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Barrel finishing has become a common practice by distillers everywhere. You will find whiskey finished in wine casks of all varieties, whiskey finished in rum, cognac, craft beer, and even whiskey finished in another brand new barrel. However, one brand uses this...
by Don Williams | Jun 2, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Save The Date: In July, a special bourbon-tasting event is coming to Charlie’s Still on Main. I will conduct a curated bourbon tasting on Monday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. We dive deep into the history and significance of four select whiskeys. If you want to learn more...
by Don Williams | Apr 28, 2023 | Bourbon review, Michigan Distilleries, What's New at Charlie's, Whiskey
High Five Spirits in Petoskey, and they have produced their first bourbon. Gypsy Whiskey is Pure Michigan throughout the entire process. Locally sourced corn combined with Michigan artesian well water is then distilled using stills made in Detroit. Multiple locations...
by Don Williams | Mar 17, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The Changing Kentucky Distillery Landscape Blue Run Spirits To house Blue Run Spirits LLC, a new distillery and rickhouse are planned for Georgetown, Kentucky. Former Nike and Facebook executives have retained bourbon legend Jim Rutledge to oversee barrel selection,...
