by Don Williams | Dec 20, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Whiskey
Christmas reminds us of songs and carols, decorated trees and presents, and even the image of Santa Claus himself. However, early life in the American colonies differed in how Christmas was celebrated. Often, whether a group of people celebrated or not was a custom...
by Don Williams | Nov 14, 2024 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Unique Bottles, Whiskey
Russell’s Reserve 15-Year-Old Bourbon Release Every so often, you will sample a bottle of bourbon that is an outlier, a whiskey with a beautiful palate that is so enjoyable to drink that you cannot wait to test it again. That is my experience with the Russell’s...
by Don Williams | Nov 1, 2024 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey, Whisky history
Next Thursday, I will be teaching a new tasting event! Location: Dua Vino in South Lyon, Michigan Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. Limited seating is available! A Look At American Whiskey will explain the history of American Whiskey through the years. Why was the first...
by Don Williams | Sep 6, 2024 | American History, Whiskey
What is rye whiskey doing in a bourbon blog post? Rye whiskey continues to be part of the American whiskey discussion. While often ignored during the early years of the current bourbon boom, rye whiskey continues to grow and obtain market share. In January 2019, Old...
by Don Williams | Aug 23, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
BOURBON 101 TASTING EVENT I will be hosting a bourbon 101 Tasting Event at a new location in downtown South Lyon Michigan. Thursday, September 12 at 7 P.M. The Bar at Dua Vino 135 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, Michigan Reserve your seats by calling Dua Vino at...
by Don Williams | Aug 16, 2024 | Whiskey, Whiskey product review
Occasionally, you run across an innovative spirit that is unique and surprising. Bluffton Whiskey is amazing. This superb whiskey was created at Burnt Church Distillery in Bluffton, South Carolina. Bluffton Whiskey is 95 proof and has a mash bill of rice, wheat, and...
