by Don Williams | Nov 18, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries, History
Kentucky Bourbon’s rich history has fascinated me for a long time, leading me to write a tale of two rickhouses. A Rickhouse is a barrel warehouse used to age whiskey barrels. The term rickhouse comes from the wooden “ricks” that hold the barrels...
by Don Williams | Sep 23, 2022 | American History, Bourbon history, History
Early Americans enjoyed their alcohol On October 21, 1797, Captain James Sever christened the new ship by breaking a bottle of America’s adopted spirit on her bow. Old Ironsides, the famous USS Constitution, was one of three ships built because of the Navy act...
by Don Williams | Jul 14, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, History, Whiskey
Most people, who visit bars regularly, do not know why it is called a bar? The origin and customs of your favorite bar can be traced back to colonial America. These American establishments were called public houses and taverns. As time progressed, a drinking...
