by Don Williams | Oct 10, 2019 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
There is a lot of great bourbon information coming soon to bourbonfool.com. We are going to show you some very unique bourbon themed gifts for the bourbon fan in your life. Custom barrel head wall hanging. Great item for your man cave or bourbon bar and proudly made...
by Don Williams | Jun 20, 2019 | Bourbon News, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
Two James Distillery in Detroit, Michigan The interesting revelation was that many of the products offered appeared new to me. Yes, there was an interesting bottle of a 100 proof bourbon called Circa by Atwater Spirits. Yes, this is the same Atwater...
by Don Williams | May 30, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
People have asked me why Michter’s whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let’s take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter’s, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded...
by Don Williams | Mar 28, 2019 | Bourbon history, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Many people have asked me why Kentucky became bourbon country, and the answer includes five specific reasons. Kentucky was part of Virginia before becoming a state in 1792. Many Scots-Irish settlers spread west to the eastern portion of Kentucky to begin farming...
by Don Williams | Mar 7, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
53 gallon barrels aging at Long Road Distillers Long Road Distillers – First in Grand Rapids means it is the first distillery in the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Co founders Jon and Kyle have created spirits without cutting corners. We took the opportunity...
