by Don Williams | Nov 7, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Personalities, Distilleries
What do George Remus, Jack Daniels, and murder have to do with bourbon? Remus purchased a minority interest in the Jack Daniel’s Distillery directly from a nephew of Jack Daniel himself. Prohibition was in force, and Remus was always looking for ways to secure “the...
by Don Williams | Aug 29, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The wonderful grounds of Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky Located in the town of Loretto, Kentucky is a location that has been contributing to the bourbon phenomenon, Makers Mark Distillery. Originally knows as Burks, this location also featured a gristmill...
by Don Williams | Aug 22, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Trivia
See-Through Bourbon and Bourbon distilled in Canada? Before 1964, bourbon could be made anywhere in the world and still be labeled bourbon. So there truly were Canadian as well as Mexican Bourbon for sale in the United States and elsewhere. The Schenley’s company...
by Don Williams | Apr 17, 2019 | Bourbon basics, Distilleries
Many people do not understand why bourbons taste different despite being made from similar mash bills using the same selection of grains. Do you know why bourbons taste different? Bourbon must use at least 51% corn by definition. The typical grains used to complete...
by Don Williams | Apr 3, 2019 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Trivia, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
A quick snapshot of the popularity of American Whiskey is evident by examining Bourbon by the numbers. Enjoy! Listed below is Bourbon by the Numbers 1.4 million tourists stopped at bourbon distilleries in Kentucky in 2018. $0 is the amount of State Spirits Excise Tax...
