by Don Williams | Mar 17, 2023 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
The Changing Kentucky Distillery Landscape Blue Run Spirits To house Blue Run Spirits LLC, a new distillery and rickhouse are planned for Georgetown, Kentucky. Former Nike and Facebook executives have retained bourbon legend Jim Rutledge to oversee barrel selection,...
by Don Williams | Jan 8, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
The artistry of barrel making is a skill that dates back more than four thousand years but is still relevant today. Coopers are barrel makers, and they have played a valuable role in American history. When the Mayflower sailed to America, there was an onboard...
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...
