by Don Williams | Nov 9, 2023 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
The first thing you notice when visiting Iron Fish Distillery is the setting in Michigan’s north woods. It is an area of rivers, forests, and sections of fertile farmland carved out of the soil for generations. Chief Spirit Guide Tyler HIgley introduced us to the...
by Don Williams | Nov 3, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
Last week, I wrote about the four expressions of RD One Bourbon from RD One Spirits. We have reviewed all four of their releases, and the final two have dramatic flavor profiles. It is not often that I will write about a brand in back-to-back weeks but these bottles...
by Don Williams | Oct 27, 2023 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Unique Bottles
There are many reasons why you need to remember RD One Bourbon and why you will be hearing a lot more about this new brand. It has been my experience that it is not very often that a new brand of bourbon hits the mark with multiple variations of their whiskey, but...
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...
