by Don Williams | Oct 1, 2021 | What's New at Charlie's, Whiskey
I did not think I would be doing an Irish whiskey story again until closer to next St. Patrick’s Day. However, I was allowed to sample two releases from the Walsh Distillery in Carlow, Ireland. Writers Tears and the Irishman are two of the brands originating from this...
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 2, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
Whisky from Tullahoma Tennessee The world knows Jack Daniels from Lynchburg, Tennessee, but today we will review a Tennessee whisky from Tullahoma, Tennessee. George A. Dickel was a Nashville merchant who bought a share of the newly built Cascade Hollow Distillery in...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Whiskey
Yes, there is a new Rare Breed at Wild Turkey, and it is a 112.2 proof premium rye whiskey. Release in 2020; this is a rye whiskey with a mash bill of 51% rye, 37% corn, and the balance of malted barley. We have a great video review at the end of this post. If you...
by Don Williams | Jun 3, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
Before we talk further about American Single Malt Whiskey, we should look at the origins of single malt whiskey. There are many differences between bourbon and other types of whiskey. To review the differences lookup this post from 2018. Single malt is the original...
