by Don Williams | Apr 24, 2020 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
My recommendations Over the next few weeks, I will be listing my ten bourbons everyone should have. This list includes bottles that you can purchase. The bourbons that will make up this list are available and they will not break the bank. There are a lot of lists of...
by Don Williams | Feb 21, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia, Distilleries
During a recent bourbon tasting, a participant asked about the origin of the term rickhouse. I explained I was not sure, but specially constructed buildings known as rickhouses, rackhouses, or warehouses are in use to store and age bourbon. One way of storing barrels...
by Don Williams | Feb 13, 2020 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I have always felt that the distillery campus in Loretto was picturesque and historic. After many visits, I wanted to experience Maker’s Mark through the eyes of a first-time visitor. Of my two guests, one was a long-time fan of Maker’s Mark and is in...
by Don Williams | Feb 6, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
In 1999 the Kentucky Distillers Association formed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and I wonder if they envisioned the impressive growth of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? During 1999, the distilleries were producing approximately four hundred and fifty thousand barrels. The...
by Don Williams | Jan 19, 2020 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel
Help Celebrate the Launch of Bourbon Women Michigan You still have time to attend the launch of Bourbon Women Michigan at a great new bourbon venue. Charlie’s Still On Main in Milford Michigan will be the site of this special event and this location is a...