by Don Williams | Nov 24, 2023 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey product review
The definition of small-batch whiskey varies from distillery to distillery. It is the co-mingling of barrels that creates a desired flavor profile. Small Batch may be as few as three barrels at smaller distilleries, and for larger distilleries, it could be hundreds....
by Don Williams | Jul 1, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Trivia, What's New at Charlie's
Do You Know Basil Hayden Many of you recognize the eighty-proof whiskey brand that has become very popular but do you know Basil Hayden, the man? When Booker Noe created the small batch collection for Jim Beam, he named one of the bottles after Basil Hayden. Joining...
by Don Williams | Aug 14, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Trivia
After being asked multiple times if I had an infinity bottle going, I decided to take the plunge from bourbon to infinity. I tried to research the origins of infinity bottles and found a lot of varied information. The theory of the infinity bottle is to gather a...
by Don Williams | May 8, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting
This is a great opportunity to learn from Maker’s Mark Diplomat Greta Harper. You will appreciate her knowledge and her approach to enjoying bourbon. We will look at two very different mashbills from the iconic brands of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark. Throw in...
