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Elmer T. Lee
Elmer T. Lee created Blanton's in honor of Albert Blanton under the direction of then-distillery owners Ferdie Falk and Robert Baranaskas. Blanton's bourbon has become an iconic brand with an almost mythical following. Elmer Tandy Lee Typically, you will see Elmer's...
ONLY A HANDFUL OF SEATS REMAIN
A Night of Great Bourbon! Thursday, February 22, 2024. We return to the wonderful Lyon Theater in downtown South Lyon Michigan To purchase tickets, follow this link: BourbonfoolSLyonTasting.simpletix.com We will sample and evaluate a selection...
Rectifiers and Blenders
Rectifiers and Blenders The definition of rectify is to “put right” or “fix. Throughout American whiskey history, rectifiers have had a bad reputation, much of it richly deserved. However, not all rectifiers were terrible, and some legendary whiskey men are known for...
A Brief Look At Canadian Whisky
Undoubtedly, we understand and appreciate our native spirit, bourbon. However, taking a brief look at Canadian Whisky is an exciting exercise mainly because I will reveal the most unusual Canadian Whisky ever made. More about that in a little while. What is the...
A Night of Great Bourbon!
A Night of Great Bourbon is the title of my upcoming educational tasting event. Thursday, February 22, 2024. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We return to the wonderful Lyon Theater in downtown South Lyon Michigan To purchase tickets, follow this link: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE We...
FIRST BOURBON TASTING EVENT OF 2024
My first Bourbon Tasting Event of 2024 will be held at one of the great bourbon bars in America. Charlie's Still on Main in Milford, Michigan. Monday, January 22nd at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Charlie's at 248-676-9978 This is a Bourbon 101 event...
Kentucky Owl Bourbon History
Charles Mortimer Dedman created Kentucky Owl in 1879 and was designated DSP 16. DSP is short for distilled spirits producer. Kentucky Owl was a known and flourishing brand that was popular until prohibition. Prohibition was enacted nationally on January 17, 1920, but...
A Must-Visit Tasting Room
A Must-Visit Tasting Room Recently, I was exposed to and experienced the exciting and unique RD 1 release of bourbons. This group of four very different profiles is an excellent example of what is possible with quality whiskey and a vision. The four RD 1 whiskeys make...
Five Bourbon Fun Facts
This week I want to provide five bourbon fun facts that I find pretty darn interesting. The official state drink of Kentucky Kentucky is known for bourbon production and, arguably, produces some of the finest bourbon whiskey in the world. Currently, production levels...
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