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 | Apr 19, 2024 | Bourbon Information, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour
A Chronological History of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail I have been actively visiting distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for many years. It was not too many years ago that you could complete the trail by visiting a total of seven distilleries. This number...
by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2022 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon history, Bourbon Information
The importance of yeast in bourbon is a story of how yeast is necessary for fermentation. Humans began using yeast dating back thousands of years ago. Ancient Egyptians used it to make bread but thought the finished product resulted from a miracle. As we know it...
by Don Williams | Feb 25, 2022 | Bourbon News, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
With Spring fast approaching, here is some bourbon country news happening in Kentucky. Wild Turkey Distillery The Wild Turkey Distillery is one of the iconic stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is known for its scenic location overlooking the Kentucky River. When...
by Don Williams | Feb 18, 2022 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon Tasting, What's New at Charlie's
Master’s Keep One Wild Turkey Masters Keep One is the sixth release in the series. It is a unique bourbon created by bourbon hall of Famers Jimmy and Eddie Russell. A combination of 14-year-old bourbon blended with younger 8 to 10-year-old bourbon. Jimmy favors the...
