by Don Williams | Feb 7, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
You can thank the Schenley Company for marketing bourbon from simple whiskey to “extra aged” because of a miscalculation in world affairs. During the build-up to the Korean War, Schenley officials thought that distilling would become limited and converted...
by Don Williams | Jan 31, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
Whiskey Row Truck at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery The Kentucky Artisan Distillery, located in Crestwood, Kentucky is a must visit for many reasons. First, it is the official home of the Jefferson’s brand of bourbon’s. Secondly, the distillery is a blend of...
by Don Williams | Jan 10, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries
The Water Tower at Buffalo Trace Distillery Years ago when I first wanted to see what the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was all about I kept hearing about Buffalo Trace Distillery. While not a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail it is definitely a member of my personal...
by Don Williams | Dec 27, 2018 | Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Barrels on display at the Heaven Hill bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky When you see a bottle of Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, or even Larceny many people do not realize they are all products of the Heaven Hill Distillery. This family-owned company was...
by Don Williams | Dec 13, 2018 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Old Ezra 7 Bourbon from Lux Row Distillers About the brand In 1957 Jack Daniels was experiencing a boom in sales and subsequently was in short supply. A gentleman named Frank Silverman created a brand without a distillery. In 1957 the Ezra Brooks...
by Don Williams | Nov 29, 2018 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
This visit to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively Kentucky was long overdue. Not only is the distillery historically significant but the selection of bourbons produced is worth a discussion. Stitzel-Weller Distillery was founded in 1935 and became known as the...
