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The Search for Vintage Bourbon
The search for vintage bourbon is something that has excited me for some time. Typically, I have tasted vintage bourbon that was part of a private collection. There is now a must-stop in Kentucky to buy or sample vintage bourbon. When you have tasted more than three...
Bourbon Straight With NO B.S.
Recently, I have been noticing more and more misinformation in the public domain about bourbon. To me, trying to educate people with correct and factual information does not take much effort. I am officially starting a campaign against bourbon B.S. wherever it is...
A Very Special Bourbon Tasting
Save The Date: In July, a special bourbon-tasting event is coming to Charlie’s Still on Main. I will conduct a curated bourbon tasting on Monday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. We dive deep into the history and significance of four select whiskeys. If you want to learn more...
Whiskey Was An Early Side Hustle
A side hustle is something that generates additional income for someone. It is usually secondary to someone's primary revenue source and is referred to as a side hustle. Whiskey as a side hustle goes back many years, and not only was it a source of additional revenue...
The Elegant Blue Run Whiskeys
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...
Gypsy Whiskey is Pure Michigan
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...
Bourbon Rules in Missouri
Bourbon has been a regulated spirit for quite some time. Bottled-in-bond is the most regulated of regulated whiskeys. However, bourbon rules in Missouri are in a league all by themselves. To be called a Missouri bourbon, you must follow stricter guidelines than in...
An Interesting Bottle of Bourbon
Occasionally, you run across a unique bottle containing some good bourbon whiskey. Green River is an interesting bottle of bourbon. This brand was well-established in the 1800s and has now been reintroduced to the marketplace. Today’s Green River is produced on the...
The Changing Kentucky Distillery Landscape
The Changing Kentucky Distillery Landscape Blue Run Spirits To house Blue Run Spirits LLC, a new distillery and rickhouse are planned for Georgetown, Kentucky. Former Nike and Facebook executives have retained bourbon legend Jim Rutledge to oversee barrel selection,...
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