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...
by Don Williams | Sep 24, 2021 | Bourbon history, Michigan Distilleries, Whiskey
Straight Rye Whiskey And Cherry Bounce When watching an old western movie, the cowboys typically slammed the whiskey down and would have benefitted from straight rye whiskey and cherry bounce. There were no nuanced aromas or delicate flavors on your palate in a saloon...
by Don Williams | Sep 10, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon For Garrison Brothers Distillery, if you distill it, they will come. Garrison Brothers produce a unique bourbon with the uniquely Texas name of Cowboy Bourbon and people come from everywhere to purchase it. . Garrison Brothers make...
