by Don Williams | May 1, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
Old Pogue Distillery dates back to 1876 and has the designation of Kentucky registered distillery number 3. In 2005, members of the Pogue family resurrected the brand, and the bourbon universe should be glad they did. Originally, they sourced whiskey until they...
by Don Williams | Apr 25, 2019 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
You may not receive bourbon news feeds but recent Kentucky Bourbon Industry News is worth repeating. All of these stories will enhance visiting bourbon country in the future. Heaven Hill announced a multi-million dollar investment in their Bardstown Kentucky...
by Don Williams | Apr 17, 2019 | Bourbon basics, Distilleries
Many people do not understand why bourbons taste different despite being made from similar mash bills using the same selection of grains. Do you know why bourbons taste different? Bourbon must use at least 51% corn by definition. The typical grains used to complete...
by Don Williams | Apr 11, 2019 | Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
On the grounds of the Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky Bloody Butcher Corn Bourbon is a product of the Jeptha Creed Distillery. Located on the farmland where the Nethery family turns out ground to glass spirits. Anything not grown on their farm is...
by Don Williams | Mar 21, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I always get some version of the same question which is what distilleries we should see when we plan on visiting Kentucky bourbon country? There is no doubt that there are many different experiences out there. So I will provide a general overview of different...
by Don Williams | Mar 7, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
53 gallon barrels aging at Long Road Distillers Long Road Distillers – First in Grand Rapids means it is the first distillery in the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Co founders Jon and Kyle have created spirits without cutting corners. We took the opportunity...
