by Don Williams | Feb 11, 2022 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Unique Bottles
Mary Dowling a Distiller, Bootlegger, and Philanthropist Mary Dowling is a fascinating woman in bourbon history. She was a wife, mother, business owner, bootlegger, civic leader, and philanthropist. Before Prohibition, she owned and operated a distillery and was...
by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
I usually do not spend a lot of time with flavored bourbon. Yes, I have tried them, and many of them do not do much for me. I like my bourbon straight and often neat and want to taste the spirit without adulteration. However, there is one “flavored”...
by Don Williams | Oct 24, 2019 | Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
There is only room for 4 more participants! Inside a Rickhouse at historic Buffalo Trace Distillery On Friday, November 8 we will be hosting a Bourbonfool.com tour and tasting at two iconic Kentucky distilleries, Buffalo Trace and Four Roses. Even if you have visited...
by Don Williams | Oct 10, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
If you are interested in our upcoming trip let us know ASAP. Only a few spots remain to see and experience Buffalo Trace Distillery and Four Roses Distillery in November. Join us on Friday, November 8 for two great experiences near Lexington, Kentucky. Every attendee...
by Don Williams | Sep 12, 2019 | Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
A swing outside of the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Legend has it that a corsage that the beloved girlfriend of Paul Jones wore to a ball was the inspiration behind the iconic brand name. A corsage led to the naming of Four Roses bourbon but was...
