by Don Williams | Feb 16, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Elmer T. Lee created Blanton’s in honor of Albert Blanton under the direction of then-distillery owners Ferdie Falk and Robert Baranaskas. Blanton’s bourbon has become an iconic brand with an almost mythical following. Elmer Tandy Lee Typically, you will...
by Don Williams | Sep 8, 2023 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Tasting, Distilleries, Whiskey
This phrase, make mine with rye, has been heard by barkeeps throughout the years. American rye whiskey is a close cousin to bourbon and has grown in popularity. Why did a distillery based in Indiana, a former Seagrams plant, become the source of world-class rye...
by Don Williams | Jun 2, 2023 | Bourbon News, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Save The Date: In July, a special bourbon-tasting event is coming to Charlie’s Still on Main. I will conduct a curated bourbon tasting on Monday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. We dive deep into the history and significance of four select whiskeys. If you want to learn more...
by Don Williams | Oct 2, 2020 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Before we begin discussing Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, understand that I am a huge fan of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey. Being able to meet and speak with him was an education in bourbon history. Not only is he respected by his industry peers, and...
by Don Williams | Mar 27, 2020 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Henry McKenna is a distinctive bourbon. This single barrel whiskey features the bottled-in-bond designation. However, the fact that it is aged ten years indicates that it goes well beyond the minimum four years age as required by the Bottled In Bond Act of 1897. This...
