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“Bourbon is Best Experienced With Friends”
Meeting Freddie Johnson at Buffalo Trace Distillery On my most recent visit to the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time with a historian, promoter, and member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame Freddie Johnson. His statement...
Glenns Creek Distilling: A Little Different, A Lot Better
Glenns Creek Distilling: a unique bourbon experience in many ways When you drive up to the distillery, you are immediately impressed by the vast footprint of the Old Crow Distillery that stands behind the distilling building used by Glenns Creek. The sign outside told...
The Growth of Michigan Bourbons
Two James Distillery in Detroit, Michigan The interesting revelation was that many of the products offered appeared new to me. Yes, there was an interesting bottle of a 100 proof bourbon called Circa by Atwater Spirits. Yes, this is the same Atwater...
Michter’s Fort Nelson Founders Tour
Michter's Founders Tour Tasting. A special experience in Louisville, Kentucky. Everyone that reads my blog understands how a big part of the Kentucky bourbon experience is the ever-present southern hospitality. A big thank you to Nick, who easily provided directions...
Flatboats Loaded with Bourbon Whiskey
Ohio River near Maysville, Kentucky The Ohio and Mississippi Rivers often saw flatboats loaded with bourbon whiskey traveling to destinations including New Orleans. Farmers had limited options to market their goods, and the idea of flatboats gave them greater trade...
Michter’s Whiskey Heritage is now in Louisville
People have asked me why Michter's whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let's take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter's, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded in 1753 by a...
Stops Along Our Bourbon Trail
During our most recent visit to Kentucky, we had an ambitious schedule to see multiple venues and many people. As with many of our trips, it was the unexpected stops along our bourbon trail that can surprise and delight you. The Glenns Creek Area The Stave Restaurant...
Castle & Key is Blending History with the Future
Castle & Key located near Frankfort, Kentucky This location is not your typical Kentucky distillery. Castle & Key is blending history with the future. Visiting a castle with a moat and sunken gardens modeled after the gardens of Windsor Castle is not a typical...
The Abandoned Old Crow Distillery
Old Crow Distillery near Frankfort Kentucky Doctor James Crow and the abandoned Old Crow Distillery were subjects that I had read about many times. Being able to visit the grounds where Doctor Crow perfected the sour mash process was true bourbon history. The Old...
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