by Don Williams | Jan 23, 2026 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Bourbon has always been more than a spirit. It’s been a companion. A comfort. At times, a necessity. From muddy encampments in the Revolutionary War to factory floors humming during World War II, American whiskey has marched alongside the United States military in...
by Don Williams | Jan 3, 2025 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Unique Bottles, Whisky history
There are many facets to the history of this very unique whiskey that has now taken on iconic status. The intriguing story of Blanton’s Bourbon includes the fact that this was a nameless bourbon. Early bottles carried the words Blanton Distilling Company on the...
by Don Williams | Feb 16, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Elmer T. Lee created Blanton’s in honor of Albert Blanton under the direction of then-distillery owners Ferdie Falk and Robert Baranaskas. Blanton’s bourbon has become an iconic brand with an almost mythical following. Elmer Tandy Lee Typically, you will...
by Don Williams | Apr 16, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
OFC Bourbon is very rare and has a great story. The bourbon is named after a historic distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The OFC Distillery was born in 1870 founded by the famous E.H. Taylor Jr. The OFC stands for Old Fashioned Copper. Historic Buffalo Trace This...
by Don Williams | Jul 31, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The recent expansion resulted in a new Buffalo Trace visitor experience. All of the changes are positive and will make a great visit even better. I will highlight the differences first and then outline the Covid-19 procedures at the end of this article. What has...
