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Whiskey and Bourbon to Buy Now!
I do not often write about whiskey and bourbon to buy now, but it is the holiday season, and many people are looking for bourbon and whiskey gifts. While I have had the unique opportunity to sample many rare and expensive whiskeys, this list will include bottles that...
Russell’s Reserve 15-year-old Bourbon Release
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...
A Look at American Whiskey
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...
The Incomparable Freddie Johnson
Freddie Johnson is a beloved figure at Buffalo Trace Distillery who has made memories for thousands of people through his years guiding people through the historic distillery. Not only does he make memories, but he makes people feel better. In my mind, it is truly a...
Three Suprising Bourbons
I have sampled many bourbons and whiskeys over the last year. However, I thought it would be important to acknowledge three surprising bourbons that stood out. My criteria I purposely selected bourbons that are affordable and available. It is easy to include a Boss...
The Bardstown Bourbon Company
The Bardstown Bourbon Company was founded in 2014 by men with vision. Although relatively new to the often-historic list of bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, it has made a lasting imprint in the bourbon landscape. The plan Bardstown Bourbon Company, from the outset,...
The Real Father of Bourbon
Many bourbon enthusiasts have read the claims that Elijah Craig was the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred barrels. This claim dates back to 1789. Clever marketing often calls him the father of bourbon. This statement is almost certainly false. After much...
The Rye Whiskey Boom
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...
A New Bourbon 101 Tasting Event
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...
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