by Don Williams | Feb 9, 2024 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting
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...
by Don Williams | Feb 9, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
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...
by Don Williams | Jan 24, 2024 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting
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...
by Don Williams | Jan 12, 2024 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
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...
by Don Williams | Jan 5, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Unique Bottles
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...