by Don Williams | Jan 3, 2019 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Travel
The Blind Pig Speakeasy in Bardstown, Kentucky When traveling you have the opportunity to visit many unique locations and recently I had the opportunity to spend time in the perfect intimate bourbon bar. The Blind Pig Speakeasy is perfect in many ways and in...
by Don Williams | Dec 27, 2018 | Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Barrels on display at the Heaven Hill bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky When you see a bottle of Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, or even Larceny many people do not realize they are all products of the Heaven Hill Distillery. This family-owned company was...
by Don Williams | Dec 20, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
Jim Beam continues to be the sales leader among bourbon What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey is a question always asked. However, I believe there is a better and more in depth definition than the typical “All bourbon is whiskey but not all...
by Don Williams | Dec 13, 2018 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
Old Ezra 7 Bourbon from Lux Row Distillers About the brand In 1957 Jack Daniels was experiencing a boom in sales and subsequently was in short supply. A gentleman named Frank Silverman created a brand without a distillery. In 1957 the Ezra Brooks...
by Don Williams | Nov 29, 2018 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
This visit to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively Kentucky was long overdue. Not only is the distillery historically significant but the selection of bourbons produced is worth a discussion. Stitzel-Weller Distillery was founded in 1935 and became known as the...
