by Don Williams | Nov 5, 2021 | Bourbon review, Distilleries, Whiskey
Delicious Whiskey From the Mountain State It has been a couple of years since first visiting Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton, West Virginia. It is a treat to sample a new, delicious whiskey from Smooth Ambler. Old Scout Rye Whiskey finished in tawny port wine...
by Don Williams | Sep 17, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, Unique Bottles
This week on What’s New at Charlie’s features a sixteen-year-old Orphan Barrel cask strength straight bourbon whiskey. From the Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee comes the latest version of Orphan Barrel Whiskey known as Copper Tongue....
by Don Williams | Aug 27, 2021 | Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
Hopefully, many of you have been following our series of whiskey reviews. Not only do we do What’s new at Charlie’s bourbon reviews, but we have also ventured into several other whiskeys. The goal is to provide you a glimpse into what we think of a newly available...
by Don Williams | Aug 20, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review
There is a lot of conversation about bourbon, but today we will talk about bourbon corks and stoppers. New releases, mash bills, barrel-aged, proof levels, but there is not much information about bourbon stoppers. Some stoppers are elegant, a few like Blanton’s...
by Don Williams | Jun 25, 2021 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Personalities, Bourbon Tasting
This week was a reminder of what life used to be with an evening of bourbon, fun, and fellowship. Not only were people socializing and having fun, but adding good bourbon and good food made for a great night. The event Bourbon Women in Michigan sponsored an event at...