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...
by Don Williams | Dec 20, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Distilleries
Evan Williams the Man and His Bourbon Evan Williams, the man, and his bourbon is one of the great Kentucky bourbon stories. Promoted as the first Kentucky distiller, Evan Williams was also a notable businessman as well as a politician. He founded the first Kentucky...
by Don Williams | Jun 27, 2019 | Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries
Glenns Creek Distilling: a unique bourbon experience in many ways When you drive up to the distillery, you are immediately impressed by the vast footprint of the Old Crow Distillery that stands behind the distilling building used by Glenns Creek. The sign outside told...
