Urban Bourbon Trail: Bourbons Bistro
The late 19th century building that houses Bourbons Bistro in Clifton was most likely a tavern or roadhouse in its initial incarnation, owner Jason Brauner says.“It was one of the first buildings on...
View ArticleRiverside cigars hosts Town Branch Bourbon and Kentucky Ale master distiller...
Riverside Cigar Shop and Lounge will welcome Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company master distiller Mark Coffman for a tasting of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale and Town Branch Bourbon this Friday,...
View ArticleSip into some Bourbon history at 21C
Of course, the venerable Filson Historical Society has a Bourbon historian on staff. That is Michael Veach, author of “Kentucky Bourbon History: An American Heritage,” who will add his expertise to...
View ArticleImmerse yourself in Bourbon this summer
Well, it would take a lot of aged spirit to fill even a kid’s wading pool, so that is not the kind of immersion we mean.Rather, we refer to the chance of intellectual and practical immersion in the...
View ArticleTequila: Brothers in the Barrel
The bourbon craze deserves some credit for tequila’s soaring popularity.Most Baby Boomers recall bourbon as “the drunk’s drink” in the 1970s. Back then, gin was coming in, vodka was rockin’ and rum was...
View ArticleModern Day Moonshine
Shop any decent liquor store and you’ll find a growing number of clear spirits that aren’t gin, vodka or rum. I’m talking moonshine, a debatably named clear liquor and tasty tribute to the turbulent...
View ArticleLocal authors explain how to taste bourbon
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, the perfect time to release new books about bourbon by Louisville’s bourbon cognoscenti and others. Bourbon historian Michael Veach and Bourbon Women...
View ArticleTrail Blazer
By creating the Urban Bourbon Trail, the CVB’s Stacey Yates helped put Bourbon tourism on the map.[Originally published in the Winter 2015 issue of Food & Dining Magazine]These days, Louisville’s...
View ArticleBallotin Chocolate Whiskey
People who know me won’t be surprised by the analogy that came to mind as I sat down to sample Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey, a new product from a veteran of the local distilling industry. What jumped...
View ArticleBallotin Chocolate Whiskey celebrates National Chocolate Day – and APRON
Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3-6 p.m., Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey is sponsoring a special chocolate tasting event in Louisville and Lexington at the Springhurst Liquor Barn, 4301 Town Center Drive, and the...
View ArticlePhotos in New Omni Hotel – Hotel, Restaurants, Market and Bars Now Open
The Omni Hotel in Louisville opened last week and is now hosting guests, but it’s more than a hotel. It’s a destination for locals as well, with various restaurants or bars to choose from in addition...
View ArticleBarreled and Bold Tours Offer Three Complimentary Tours in Three Cities
Frankfort-based Buffalo Trace Distillery, Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. and Bardstown-based Barton 1792 Distillery have announced the combining of forces to provide...
View ArticleFour Roses Small Batch Select: First New Permanent Addition in 12 years
Four Roses Distillery marked the culmination of its $55 million expansion project with the official launch of Small Batch Select–the first permanent addition to the Distillery’s Bourbon lineup in 12...
View ArticleA Mint Julep Truffle Comes with This Bourbon Order at Four Local Bars
If you haven’t ever had an Art Eatables bourbon truffle, you are missing out, and this Derby season is your limited chance to try a specially created Mint Julep Truffle. They are made in a variety of...
View ArticleCopper & Kings Releases Two New Cordials in Destillaré Lineup
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announced today its two, latest pure copper pot-distilled luxury cordials: Destillaré Café, an intense coffee liqueur built with a robust cold brew natural coffee...
View ArticleBourbon City Cruisers Launches Tuk Tuk Tours
With the rise of bourbon tourism and the return of the convention center, it was only a matter of time before Louisville began to see more city tour options. The folks over at Mint Julep Experiences...
View ArticleBottle Signing of Jeptha Creed’s First Straight Bourbon Friday
Earlier this month Jeptha Creed Distillery launched their first straight bourbon, a release six years in the making. To celebrate the release of Jeptha Creed Straight 4-Grain Bourbon, Master Distiller...
View ArticleWoodford Reserve Announces Small Batch
Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. First introduced in 2018, Batch Proof is part of the annual Master’s Collection series and...
View ArticleF&D Bourbon Columnist Launches Bourbon Club With Discounts, Events and More
Food & Dining bourbon columnist Steve Akley is launching a unique bourbon club July 1 that will offer discounts, events and behind-the-scenes access for bourbon lovers. Membership to the...
View ArticleIdeal Bartender School Offers Free Professional Training, Hosts Open House...
Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E Washington St., is hosting the third year of The Ideal Bartender school, a free training program that hopes to increase diversity in the hospitality industry. They...
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