by Don Williams | Jun 20, 2019 | Bourbon News, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
Two James Distillery in Detroit, Michigan The interesting revelation was that many of the products offered appeared new to me. Yes, there was an interesting bottle of a 100 proof bourbon called Circa by Atwater Spirits. Yes, this is the same Atwater...
by Don Williams | Jun 13, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Michter’s Founders Tour Tasting. A special experience in Louisville, Kentucky. Everyone that reads my blog understands how a big part of the Kentucky bourbon experience is the ever-present southern hospitality. A big thank you to Nick, who easily provided...
by Don Williams | May 30, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
People have asked me why Michter’s whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let’s take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter’s, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded...
by Don Williams | May 23, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During our most recent visit to Kentucky, we had an ambitious schedule to see multiple venues and many people. As with many of our trips, it was the unexpected stops along our bourbon trail that can surprise and delight you. The Glenns Creek Area The Stave Restaurant...
by Don Williams | May 16, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries
Castle & Key located near Frankfort, Kentucky This location is not your typical Kentucky distillery. Castle & Key is blending history with the future. Visiting a castle with a moat and sunken gardens modeled after the gardens of Windsor Castle is not a typical...
by Don Williams | May 9, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries
Old Crow Distillery near Frankfort Kentucky Doctor James Crow and the abandoned Old Crow Distillery were subjects that I had read about many times. Being able to visit the grounds where Doctor Crow perfected the sour mash process was true bourbon history. The Old...
