by Don Williams | Aug 25, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
Located on the second floor of the Buffalo Trace visitor center across from the private tasting rooms, are large photographs of influential men in the distillery’s storied history. Colonel E. H. Taylor, Albert Blanton, Pappy Van Winkle, Elmer T. Lee, William...
by Don Williams | Jun 24, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, What's New at Charlie's
Before I explain why you should buy this Heaven Hill Bourbon, I want to give you the colorful background of one of America’s great distilleries. In the 1930s, the foundation of a great company was about to be built. Prohibition officially ended on December 5,...
by Don Williams | Apr 22, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
A long overdue trip to Three Oaks, Michigan, resulted in an eye-opening visit to the Journeyman Distillery. Three Oaks is located a little over three hours from Detroit but only an hour fifteen from Chicago. This area on the southwest side of Michigan attracts much of...
by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2022 | Distilleries, Irish Whiskey, Whiskey
Whiskey Green Rivers and Saint Patrick In honor of St. Patrick’s Day which is fast approaching, is a short history lesson on this holiday celebrated by millions. St. Patricks Day has been celebrated by the Irish as a religious holiday for over 1000 years. The Catholic...
by Don Williams | Mar 4, 2022 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
Wooden Shoes, Tulips, and Bourbon Those of you who have never visited Holland, Michigan, may be surprised that it is known for wooden shoes, tulips, and bourbon. After a recent sampling of their newly released Fox & Oden Bourbon, I had to make the trip to see the...
by Don Williams | Nov 5, 2021 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Whiskey
Delicious Whiskey From the Mountain State It has been a couple of years since first visiting Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton, West Virginia. It is a treat to sample a new, delicious whiskey from Smooth Ambler. Old Scout Rye Whiskey finished in tawny port wine...
