by Don Williams | Feb 4, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
I have been fascinated by the Civil War since I was very young. Add that to my pursuit of bourbon history, and I have found that they intersect, which is why I am writing about bourbon and the Civil War this week. I hope you will find this interesting. Whiskey taxes...
by Don Williams | Sep 2, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey
Whisky from Tullahoma Tennessee The world knows Jack Daniels from Lynchburg, Tennessee, but today we will review a Tennessee whisky from Tullahoma, Tennessee. George A. Dickel was a Nashville merchant who bought a share of the newly built Cascade Hollow Distillery in...
by Don Williams | Jun 19, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Some may recognize the phrase from the cellars of Lincoln Henderson immediately. Others may have heard the name but cannot place it. However, Lincoln Henderson is a name to recognize for anyone who has tasted Woodford Reserve or Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey....
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...
by Don Williams | Mar 13, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
For all of my bourbonfool.com readers. To save you time and disappointment please note this Bourbon Travel Caution. Please be aware that Beam Suntory announced that they are suspending distillery tours at Jim Beam and Makers Mark. Brown Forman also announced that the...
