by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Bourbon value, What's New at Charlie's
One of the greatest rewards of my bourbon journey has been the people. Over the years, I have made lifelong friends, met legendary distillers, and experienced moments of bourbon history that I never imagined possible. Thankfully, those positive experiences far...
by Don Williams | Jul 10, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Unique Bottles
When I reviewed E. H. Taylor Cured Oak Bourbon recently, I expected the conversation to focus on the whiskey itself. Instead, nearly every follow-up discussion drifted toward one number. Eleven hundred dollars. The suggested retail price is around $80, yet bottles...
by Don Williams | Jul 3, 2026 | Bourbon history, History, Kentucky, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey, Whisky history
Every Fourth of July, Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our nation. We fire up the grill, watch fireworks light up the night sky, and perhaps raise a glass in honor of the freedoms won nearly 250 years ago. If that glass contains...
by Don Williams | Jun 26, 2026 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Every year, there are a handful of whiskey releases that immediately capture my attention. The annual Michter’s Legacy Series is always near the top of that list. While some limited releases rely on clever marketing or flashy packaging, Shenk’s Homestead...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
Every Father’s Day, bourbon enthusiasts face the same question: What bottle do you buy for the dad who already has a shelf full of whiskey? This year, Yellowstone Recollection might be the answer. Sure, the bourbon itself deserves attention. It’s an...
