B-I-B: Bourbon in Brief
by Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tourism Takes a Dive in Pandemic Kentucky Bourbon Trail Attendance Takes a Nosedive During Pandemic Attendance at Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries took a major …
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Prohibition Craft Spirits Takes an Historical Approach to Distilling
Prohibition Craft Spirits (PCS) is only in its sixth year. The building it occupies on Baxter Avenue in Louisville has housed everything from a drug store, …
New Book “Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?” Offers How-to Tips for Entertaining at Home
If you’re a bourbon enthusiast, you’ve probably got a few whiskey-related books on your shelf. There’s a helpful new book out to consider adding to …
Kentucky Bourbon Tourism is (Slowly) Getting Back to Business: What to Expect on Tour
After a three-month hiatus thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky distilleries were allowed to begin reopening to the public on June 8 under strict guidelines from the state. Some have restarted tours and tastings; some are still shut down, and others are in various stages in between.
10 Things I Can’t Wait to do Once Bourbon Tourism Opens Up
Kentucky is just now starting to open up after spending a couple of months staying “Healthy at Home.” I spoke to representatives at several distilleries and they told me that June 8th has been set for the reopening of the tours at attractions like the distilleries. The retail gift shops can open May 20 if they follow state guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing. And many locations, especially the craft distilleries, continue to offer curbside pickup of bourbon products and hand sanitizer.
In the meantime, I offer my list of The Top 10 Things I Can’t Wait to Do Again Once Bourbon Tourism Opens Up Again:
Missing the Kentucky Derby? Don’t miss this music video tribute from Woodford Reserve to Churchill Downs
Are you sad to be missing the greatest two minutes in sports since the Kentucky Derby horserace has been postponed until September 5? Woodford Reserve, …
Bourbon Briefs: Ky Bourbon Affair, Bourbon and Beyond canceled; Woodford Reserve and Churchill Downs host Ky Derby at home
Even bourbon events not scheduled to take place until September aren’t safe from the COVID-19 pandemic: The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) announced the cancellation of …
Get to Know the New Head of The Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2020: Randy Prasse
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (KBF), “America’s premier celebration of the nation’s official native spirit,” announced a new leader earlier this year whose job is to do just that.
Heading into its 29th year this fall, the festival’s Board of Directors named Randy Prasse the KBF’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
A Toast to Virtual Bourbon Drinking in the Time of Pandemic
By Brian G. Miller Drinking alone at home is usually frowned upon. But in The Upside Down world we now live in, you’re only an …
Bourbon Briefs: Bourbon industry offers help in crisis
Brown-Forman is donating 2,000 meals a day Brown-Forman is donating 2,000 sack lunches a day to different food pantries in the Louisville, Kentucky area for …