(A Working Title) Tennessee Whisky Tasting at George Dickel’s Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee The last several months have been partly an education, partly a labor of love and partly pure fun! My next book is unpublished because it Read More …
As I worked on my new book From Moonshine to Sour Mash on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, I found myself reading other works about whiskey making, whiskey serving and of course, whiskey drinking. The three volumes shown here were the Read More …
An argument that will hardly ever be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction is what should or shouldn’t go with pizza. Let’s face it. Almost anyone you meet has a strong opinion about the great American classic (by way of sunny Napoli); Read More …
When I compare present day distillers with ancient alchemists I am not casting aspersions, but rather attempting to see the best and the brightest aspects of both groups and their endeavors. The distillers of Tennessee whiskey are, in my view, Read More …
With the 6 grains that are used in whiskey making and the approximately 2000 strains of yeast, there are 2.2 trillion flavor combinations! By comparison, in wine making, there are a mere 3 million flavor possibilities. Japanese whisky makers rarely Read More …
There’s “Proof” and there’s “Puddin’”. This where you find out what these things are all about. But first, we address “Puddin’” and then “Proof”. Ready? An English Christmas pudding was served flaming in Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol: “the pudding… blazing in Read More …
The books are collectibles and they make perfect gifts for every occasion! Something for the history buff; something for the traveler; something for the art lover and something for those who love fine books. Great for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and Read More …
A book that I’ve been working on for some time has changed shape and titles over and over for the last few years. The current working title is given as the title to this blog post, Seasons Along a Mighty Read More …
These books make perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list! Something for the history buff; something for the traveler; something for the art lover and something for those who love fine books! A beautiful photo tour of Hermann, Missouri, Read More …
During a month beginning March 25th and ending April 23rd, I lived in a National Park Service residence at Fort Union National Monument and the Santa Fe Trail National Historic Trail. That’s the official name and for good reason. As Read More …
An important and integral aspect of Fort Union National Monument is its connection with the Santa Fe Trail. In fact, the official name of the park is Fort Union National Monument, Santa Fe National Historic Trail. For that reason, the Read More …