by Don Williams | Oct 25, 2024 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky
Freddie Johnson is a beloved figure at Buffalo Trace Distillery who has made memories for thousands of people through his years guiding people through the historic distillery. Not only does he make memories, but he makes people feel better. In my mind, it is truly a...
by Don Williams | Oct 11, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon value, Whiskey product review
I have sampled many bourbons and whiskeys over the last year. However, I thought it would be important to acknowledge three surprising bourbons that stood out. My criteria I purposely selected bourbons that are affordable and available. It is easy to include a Boss...
by Don Williams | Sep 27, 2024 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The Bardstown Bourbon Company was founded in 2014 by men with vision. Although relatively new to the often-historic list of bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, it has made a lasting imprint in the bourbon landscape. The plan Bardstown Bourbon Company, from the outset,...
by Don Williams | Sep 20, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Many bourbon enthusiasts have read the claims that Elijah Craig was the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred barrels. This claim dates back to 1789. Clever marketing often calls him the father of bourbon. This statement is almost certainly false. After much...
by Don Williams | Aug 23, 2024 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
BOURBON 101 TASTING EVENT I will be hosting a bourbon 101 Tasting Event at a new location in downtown South Lyon Michigan. Thursday, September 12 at 7 P.M. The Bar at Dua Vino 135 E. Lake Street, South Lyon, Michigan Reserve your seats by calling Dua Vino at...