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 | Feb 12, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel
A New Look Bourbonfool.com I want to thank all of my subscribers and readers for their continuing support of Bourbonfool.com. After you read this week’s stories, we will be making some substantial changes to the blog to be better able to continue to share new...
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...
