by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Here are some primary takeaways from visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 era. First, plan on wearing a mask. Masks were required at least until you were participating in a tasting. Second, making a reservation is more important than ever. Reduced hours of operation and...
by Don Williams | Jul 15, 2020 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
When you get this post, we will be actively experiencing bourbon in Kentucky. The goal was to see what was happening at the distilleries during the current climate. Reduced hours of operation Many of the distilleries that we visit frequently have reduced operating...
by Don Williams | Jul 3, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Many are familiar with the very popular Eagle Rare Bourbon produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort Kentucky. However, many are not aware of the history of this brand. How well do you know Eagle Rare? The first bottles of Eagle Rare did not come from Buffalo...
by Don Williams | Jun 26, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Distilleries
This week we will continue to talk about barrel finished bourbon and Blood Oath Pact Number Six may be one of the best barrel finished products I have ever tasted. I recently sampled this product, and it was an awakening to me about what barrel finishing could...
by Don Williams | Jun 19, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Some may recognize the phrase from the cellars of Lincoln Henderson immediately. Others may have heard the name but cannot place it. However, Lincoln Henderson is a name to recognize for anyone who has tasted Woodford Reserve or Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey....
by Don Williams | May 21, 2020 | Bourbon review, Distilleries
A look at Rye Whiskey in America Bourbon has deep roots in our country, but we need to take a look at rye whiskey in America. Scotch-Irish Immigrants were used to distilling with barley. When they realized that it did not grow well in the North American climate, they...
