by Don Williams | Nov 8, 2018 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Here are a few examples of a bourbon glass with class. The Glencairn When you attend a distillery tour and then enjoy the tasting portion it is very likely you are going to sample your bourbon in a special glass. There are many types of glassware used, but I...
by Don Williams | Oct 4, 2018 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Experiencing more than 40 tours at multiple distilleries gives you a great perspective on what makes a great distillery tour. The ability to communicate a story coupled with knowledge and completed with warmth and hospitality is the perfect combination. This...
by Don Williams | Sep 27, 2018 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I have been to the Wild Turkey distillery multiple times but only once did I meet Jimmy Russell “The Master Distiller’s Master Distiller.” Spending time with Bourbon Hall of Fame and Whiskey Hall of Fame member Jimmy Russell is being among bourbon royalty. For...
by Don Williams | Sep 20, 2018 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
A Family of Bourbon brands means just that. Many recognizable brands are produced by one company. A favorite distillery to visit in Kentucky is Buffalo Trace owned by the Sazerac Company. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky the location was formerly...
by Don Williams | Sep 6, 2018 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
The One Distillery to Visit – when you only have time to visit one! A description of a perfect visit to a bourbon distillery is hard to put into words. You want to learn, you want to sample good bourbon, and you want the experience to be memorable. Every visit I have...
