by Don Williams | Dec 5, 2019 | Bourbon review, Distilleries
Four variations of Old Forester Bourbon. Recently I was asked where to find Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey, which is a member of the Old Forester family of very good bourbons. You see, 1910 has become very hard to find, and people were searching for it. However,...
by Don Williams | Nov 27, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Edmund Haynes Taylor Was A Visionary and the inspiration for E.H. Taylor Bourbon. Last week I was fortunate enough to host another very successful bourbon tasting at the Commerce Twp. Sidecar Slider Bar. The tasting featured four very distinct bourbons, and the...
by Don Williams | Nov 14, 2019 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The Bar at Willett is yet another reason to visit historic Bardstown Kentucky and experience one of the great bourbon destinations. The Willett Distillery has been a personal favorite for quite some time, and their selection of quality whiskey always is amazing. But...
by Don Williams | Nov 7, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
What do George Remus, Jack Daniels, and murder have to do with bourbon? Remus purchased a minority interest in the Jack Daniel’s Distillery directly from a nephew of Jack Daniel himself. Prohibition was in force, and Remus was always looking for ways to secure “the...
by Don Williams | Oct 31, 2019 | Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
A Special Bourbon Weekend. It does not take a lot to stimulate a trip to Kentucky, but recently I was able to fulfill a special bourbon trip. I was able to travel this time with two of my best friends for a one of a kind trip. I had been encouraging my friend Larry to...
by Don Williams | Oct 24, 2019 | Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
There is only room for 4 more participants! Inside a Rickhouse at historic Buffalo Trace Distillery On Friday, November 8 we will be hosting a Bourbonfool.com tour and tasting at two iconic Kentucky distilleries, Buffalo Trace and Four Roses. Even if you have visited...