by Don Williams | May 8, 2026 | American History, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Rye Whiskey, Whiskey
American whiskey can generally be divided into two major categories: straight whiskey and blended whiskey. While both legally qualify as American whiskey, they differ dramatically in production methods, flavor, quality, and price. American Straight Whiskey American...
by Don Williams | Apr 17, 2026 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Unique Bottles
Origin, First Use, and What It Really Means Walk into any well-stocked whiskey shop today, and you’re likely to see it on a label: Cigar Blend or Cigar Batch. It sounds specific, intentional, and it sounds like it should mean something concrete. This article will help...
by Don Williams | Sep 6, 2024 | American History, Whiskey
What is rye whiskey doing in a bourbon blog post? Rye whiskey continues to be part of the American whiskey discussion. While often ignored during the early years of the current bourbon boom, rye whiskey continues to grow and obtain market share. In January 2019, Old...
by Don Williams | May 3, 2024 | Whiskey, Whiskey product review, Whisky history
Leopold Brothers and George Dickel have created an excellent whiskey in their collaboration series. George Dickel utilizes their rye whiskey to create a flavor bomb by blending with Leopold Brothers Three Chamber Rye. Collaboration Blend is a blend of straight rye...
by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2024 | American History, Distilleries, History, Whisky history
It is only fitting that the oldest whiskey brand in America has the word old in its title. With origins in Pennsylvania, it is a rye whiskey that has been available under the name Old Overholt for more than 214 years. First, brand recognition was by barrel and then,...
