by Don Williams | Nov 9, 2023 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
The first thing you notice when visiting Iron Fish Distillery is the setting in Michigan’s north woods. It is an area of rivers, forests, and sections of fertile farmland carved out of the soil for generations. Chief Spirit Guide Tyler HIgley introduced us to the...
by Don Williams | Apr 22, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Distilleries, Michigan Distilleries
A long overdue trip to Three Oaks, Michigan, resulted in an eye-opening visit to the Journeyman Distillery. Three Oaks is located a little over three hours from Detroit but only an hour fifteen from Chicago. This area on the southwest side of Michigan attracts much of...
by Don Williams | Jan 27, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon News, Bourbon review, What's New at Charlie's
Michigan has more distilleries than Kentucky Yes, you read that correctly. Michigan has more distilleries than Kentucky. Michigan has 82 more distilleries than Kentucky. It is hard to believe, but as of 2021, nine states house more distilleries than Kentucky. The nine...
by Don Williams | Sep 24, 2021 | Bourbon history, Michigan Distilleries, Whiskey
Straight Rye Whiskey And Cherry Bounce When watching an old western movie, the cowboys typically slammed the whiskey down and would have benefitted from straight rye whiskey and cherry bounce. There were no nuanced aromas or delicate flavors on your palate in a saloon...
by Don Williams | Aug 3, 2021 | Bourbon review, Michigan Distilleries
Founded in 2007, Valentine Distilling Company proves you can find great whiskey from Ferndale, Michigan. This award-winning distillery is not far from home, and yet I have never visited there? Not experiencing Valentine Distilling is something I have to correct,...
