Basil Hayden

One morning after church, we were discussing bourbon with some of our friends while having coffee and donuts. As we found out, some of our church friends like bourbon and whiskey as much as we do. One couple was was also making their way through the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, just as we are. Well, one…

Tennessee Whiskey Trail – Part 3

On a recent beautiful Saturday afternoon, we resumed our pursuit of completing the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Our travels this day took us to H. Clark Distillery in Thompson’s Station and Leiper’s Fork Distillery in Leiper’s Fork, both of which lie just south of Nashville. We began our day by meeting our friends John and Donna…

Tennessee Whiskey Trail – Part 2

We recently began the “arduous” task of completing the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. We are in the early stages of our journey, but as someone once said, “getting there is considerably more than half the fun.” That is especially the case with this journey. Part 2 of the TWT wasn’t nearly as involved as Part 1….

George Dickel Tennessee Whisky

Regular readers of this site may remember I’m more of a Bourbon guy than a Tennessee Whiskey guy. Odd, I know, considering I’m a native Tennessean (Nashville). I’ve just never developed a love for Tennessee Whiskey, no matter the purveyor. I have to admit, however, the new George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (spelled…

Colonel E. H. Taylor Single Barrel

When Autumn rolls around, and the temps cool down, I find myself thinking about bourbon when I want an adult beverage. Actually, I’m prone to have a sip of bourbon any time of year, but it’s especially enjoyable during the cooler seasons. About a year or so ago, a buddy suggested I try Colonel Taylor…