by Don Williams | Oct 3, 2025 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Whiskey, Whiskey product review
A Family Project Rooted in Legacy The Little Book series has become Freddie Noe’s creative laboratory—an annual release that allows him to explore whiskey in ways the Beam name has rarely done before. The nickname “Little Book” was given to Freddie by his grandfather,...
by Don Williams | May 23, 2025 | Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's, Whisky history
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT We have carefully chosen four bourbons representing four unique distilleries. We will taste each of them blind and then score and compare the flavor profiles. In honor of Father’s Day 2025, we will discuss the differences of each...
by Don Williams | Apr 4, 2025 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
How to taste Bourbon Whiskey In my experience of tasting bourbon, some were good, some excellent, and some were less than average. However, I learned to look for specific nuances that became easier for me to identify. Today, after tasting over 400 different whiskeys,...
by Don Williams | Mar 14, 2025 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Distilleries
Maysville, Kentucky: The Whiskey Gateway of the Ohio River Maysville, Kentucky, holds a special place in American whiskey history. Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, this small town played an outsized role in the transportation, trade, and expansion of bourbon...
by Don Williams | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ben Holladay Introduces Rickhouse-Proof Bourbon Yesterday, I enjoyed talking with Ben Holladay Master Distiller Kyle Merklein and sampling their newly released Rickhouse Proof Bourbon. I have been impressed with this distillery since I first sampled their...