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...
by Don Williams | Feb 28, 2019 | Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
Spirits barrel aging at Gray Skies Distillery in Grand Rapids Michigan Grand Rapids may be known as Beer City, but Gray Skies Distillery is a whiskey drinkers destination. This location is for people that enjoy spirits made by partners who are passionate about...
by Don Williams | Feb 21, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Barton 1792 Barrel Select, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, and Makers Mark Cask Strength Evan Williams bottled in bond is the first bourbon featured in a tale of three bourbons This 100 proof bourbon is a budget-minded selection from the Heaven Hill Distillery in...
by Don Williams | Jan 17, 2019 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
For our blending experiment. Makers Mark Cask Strength and Larceny. Yes blending bourbon is a trend. Much like a recently released bourbon a newer book about whiskey will get my attention. Yes, as a bourbonfool, I do like to read about bourbon and the title of my...
by Don Williams | Jan 10, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries
The Water Tower at Buffalo Trace Distillery Years ago when I first wanted to see what the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was all about I kept hearing about Buffalo Trace Distillery. While not a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail it is definitely a member of my personal...
