by Don Williams | Jun 13, 2025 | Bourbon Information, Unique Bottles, What's New at Charlie's
Bourbon means Good Weather. This is the exact type of article that many bourbon drinkers will dislike. Bourbon means good weather; what is he thinking? Well, I study bourbon, and as much as I like sampling a great-tasting bourbon, I genuinely like the historical back...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Whiskey
Yes, there is a new Rare Breed at Wild Turkey, and it is a 112.2 proof premium rye whiskey. Release in 2020; this is a rye whiskey with a mash bill of 51% rye, 37% corn, and the balance of malted barley. We have a great video review at the end of this post. If you...
by Don Williams | Aug 8, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Woodford Reserve Distillery in Woodford County Kentucky. Woodford Reserve Distillery is a well known and frequently visited location in Woodford County Kentucky. brown Forman owns the distillery which features a wonderful campus of unique and historic buildings....
by Don Williams | Jun 6, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
Ohio River near Maysville, Kentucky The Ohio and Mississippi Rivers often saw flatboats loaded with bourbon whiskey traveling to destinations including New Orleans. Farmers had limited options to market their goods, and the idea of flatboats gave them greater trade...
by Don Williams | May 1, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
Old Pogue Distillery dates back to 1876 and has the designation of Kentucky registered distillery number 3. In 2005, members of the Pogue family resurrected the brand, and the bourbon universe should be glad they did. Originally, they sourced whiskey until they...
