by Don Williams | Dec 10, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, is a place that is critical to Kentucky distilling history. It is the current home of the Wild Turkey Distillery, but it has a rich background. We will review the Anderson County Whiskey Barons. There is a lot of marketing sleight of hand to...
by Don Williams | Jul 23, 2021 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Information, Bourbon review
I am writing this to make you all beware of the bourbon BS that is everywhere. Amazingly, some things published in professional, decorative, well-thought-out layouts are entirely wrong. Understand that each time I write about a subject, I diligently research the topic...
by Don Williams | Jun 11, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Whiskey
Yes, there is a new Rare Breed at Wild Turkey, and it is a 112.2 proof premium rye whiskey. Release in 2020; this is a rye whiskey with a mash bill of 51% rye, 37% corn, and the balance of malted barley. We have a great video review at the end of this post. If you...
by Don Williams | Apr 1, 2021 | Bourbon history, Bourbon review, Bourbon Tasting
I usually do not spend a lot of time with flavored bourbon. Yes, I have tried them, and many of them do not do much for me. I like my bourbon straight and often neat and want to taste the spirit without adulteration. However, there is one “flavored”...
by Don Williams | Mar 26, 2021 | Bourbon Bars, Bourbon Travel, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
There are multiple hotels to stay in while you visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail; however, there are only a choice few that have bars and bourbon selections worth discussing. The Campbell House in Lexington, Kentucky, is an excellent fit for your bourbon trip. This...