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 | Jun 2, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Save The Date: In July, a special bourbon-tasting event is coming to Charlie’s Still on Main. I will conduct a curated bourbon tasting on Monday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. We dive deep into the history and significance of four select whiskeys. If you want to learn more...
by Don Williams | Jul 15, 2020 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
When you get this post, we will be actively experiencing bourbon in Kentucky. The goal was to see what was happening at the distilleries during the current climate. Reduced hours of operation Many of the distilleries that we visit frequently have reduced operating...
by Don Williams | Mar 27, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Henry McKenna is a distinctive bourbon. This single barrel whiskey features the bottled-in-bond designation. However, the fact that it is aged ten years indicates that it goes well beyond the minimum four years age as required by the Bottled In Bond Act of 1897. This...
by Don Williams | Mar 20, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
A little whiskey distiller trivia is a light-hearted attempt to take your mind off of the uncertainty of the day. See how many of these you can answer without going online! (Answers are found at the end of this post). This distillery was owned by the distiller in...
