by Don Williams | May 3, 2024 | Whiskey, Whiskey product review, Whisky history
Leopold Brothers and George Dickel have created an excellent whiskey in their collaboration series. George Dickel utilizes their rye whiskey to create a flavor bomb by blending with Leopold Brothers Three Chamber Rye. Collaboration Blend is a blend of straight rye...
by Don Williams | Apr 4, 2024 | Bourbon News, Distilleries, Whiskey
The Call family of distillers has produced alcohol for eight generations. One of the most well-known and recognizable is Jacob Call, an 8th-generation master distiller: Jacob’s ancestor, Samuel Call, distilled whiskey on his Kentucky farm in the 1700s....
by Don Williams | Sep 8, 2023 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, Whiskey
This phrase, make mine with rye, has been heard by barkeeps throughout the years. American rye whiskey is a close cousin to bourbon and has grown in popularity. Why did a distillery based in Indiana, a former Seagrams plant, become the source of world-class rye...
by Don Williams | May 5, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Whiskey
As a whiskey enthusiast, I have always sought unique, high-quality spirits. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying several bottles of Blue Run Whiskey, a brand that has been making waves in the industry for its exceptional taste and elegant presentation. In this...
by Don Williams | Apr 28, 2023 | Bourbon review, Michigan Distilleries, What's New at Charlie's, Whiskey
High Five Spirits in Petoskey, and they have produced their first bourbon. Gypsy Whiskey is Pure Michigan throughout the entire process. Locally sourced corn combined with Michigan artesian well water is then distilled using stills made in Detroit. Multiple locations...
by Don Williams | Nov 24, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Whiskey
Lately, I have heard a lot about this relative newcomer to the whiskey barrel manufacturing arena. Their story is important, and their goal is to be a state-of-the-art barrel manufacturer that becomes an integral part of the distilled spirits industry. When I recently...
