by Don Williams | Aug 20, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review
There is a lot of conversation about bourbon, but today we will talk about bourbon corks and stoppers. New releases, mash bills, barrel-aged, proof levels, but there is not much information about bourbon stoppers. Some stoppers are elegant, a few like Blanton’s...
by Don Williams | Apr 30, 2021 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Having the opportunity to select a barrel of bourbon is always exciting when you anticipate being able to sample quality bourbon. You look forward to the different flavor nuances of each barrel. However, having the opportunity to select a barrel of bourbon that is a...
by Don Williams | Nov 27, 2020 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Tasting whiskey with the founder of Luca Mariano Bourbon provides a first-person history about the origins of Luca Mariano, including old Italian recipes perfected in Kentucky. However, after meeting Francesco Viola, the owner and originator, I will tell you that...