by Don Williams | Jul 24, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Here are some primary takeaways from visiting Kentucky in the COVID 19 era. First, plan on wearing a mask. Masks were required at least until you were participating in a tasting. Second, making a reservation is more important than ever. Reduced hours of operation and...
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 | Jun 5, 2020 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Everyone that has experienced one of my tastings understands that I like my bourbon neat. Researching not as neat by using a bourbon mixer really took me away from my comfort zone. When I was growing up, there was little mention of bourbon in my home. I remember the...
by Don Williams | Apr 17, 2020 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries
On Wednesday, April 22nd I will be hosting an online bourbon tasting at 8 p.m. EDT. Not only will we feature some excellent bourbons but we will give you a little bourbon history and talk about the distilleries behind the featured bourbons. We will even try to throw...
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...
