by Don Williams | Dec 8, 2023 | American History, Bourbon history, Michigan Distilleries
Since Repeal Day was this week I wanted to give all of you a little more information about the era. These Detroit facts about prohibition and repeal provide a glimpse of a very wet time in our history. The City on a Still In the 1930s, Detroit housed more than 20,000...
by Don Williams | Oct 8, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! To be placed on a waiting list please Email info@bourbonfool.com We will be featuring a photo and video presentation to enhance our EDU-Tasting. I will be hosting this event at the recently remodeled Lyon Theater in downtown South Lyon...
by Don Williams | Oct 6, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon value
Thursday, November 9 If you enjoy learning more about Bourbon and America’s whiskey history, this event is for you. At a brand new venue, I will teach and taste four distinct bourbons, including a newly released bourbon that is one of the most exciting and dynamic...
by Don Williams | Sep 8, 2023 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, Whiskey
This phrase, make mine with rye, has been heard by barkeeps throughout the years. American rye whiskey is a close cousin to bourbon and has grown in popularity. Why did a distillery based in Indiana, a former Seagrams plant, become the source of world-class rye...
by Don Williams | Aug 25, 2023 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
Talking about pre–1960 America is a foreign concept for many people. However, please take a moment to experience what it was like in the bourbon year 1958. I picked this year because it has a lot of meaning to me personally. A Historic Bourbon Introduction The first...
