The State Of The (Bourbon) Union
by Col. Brian G. Miller 2023 Analysis and 2024 Prognostications As Charles Dickens once asked, “Do you want the good news first, or the bad news …
Spirited Design: History in a Collection of Bottles
Old Forester’s Mid-Century Decanters Were you a fan of watching Don Draper and his pals pour whiskey from stylish decanters during the hit series “Mad …
Steve Nally: 51 Years Of Bourbon
Steve Nally’s more than half-century journey through the bourbon landscape has taken him from humble beginnings in Loretto, to the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, and ultimately to the pinnacle of his profession.
My Old Kentucky (Bourbon Heritage) Home
A Month-Long Bluegrass Bourbon Blast I’m not saying Bourbon Heritage Month is competing with the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby. But it’s rounding the last …
Ready RD: Finished Bourbon is a Gamechanger
Finished Bourbon is a Gamechanger As the bourbon renaissance continues to grow, small craft distilleries are bringing some of the most interesting and creative expressions …
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Evolves
The KBF, Like Bardstown, Grows Into Its Bourbon Heritage Call it the calm before the bourbon storm. There are a variety of bourbon-related activities in …
Nine Thirsty Men Face Tough Decisions at Maker’s Mark Private Selection Barrel Pick
My wife Judy says I like to compare (confuse?) my real life with dialogue and scenes from classic films. She’s not wrong. I’ve been known …
Music and Whiskey Team Up to Offer Lots of Concerts and Festivals this Summer
To paraphrase the Bard, “If music be the bourbon of love, play on.” Okay, that’s bad. But enjoying music and bourbon together is good. And …
Ten Tips to Help Plan Your Trip to Kentucky Bourbon Country
In the spring a young person’s fancy turns to touring Kentucky bourbon country. As it does for bourbon enthusiasts of any age. Here is our …
New Bourbon Distilleries and Experiences are Booming All Around the Bluegrass
There is no end in sight for the ongoing bourbon renaissance in Kentucky. Distillers are spending billions of dollars to make sure the bourbon pipeline …