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Ode on an oaken barrel: Never underestimate the worth of the wood when it comes to whiskey

by thebourbontutorMay 3, 2022May 13, 2022

The rules of bourbon whiskey are specific and strict: Produced in the U.S.A; minimum 51 percent corn; distilled at 160 proof or below and bottled …

Bourbon Mixer Event Goes Virtual to Raise Money for the Homeless

by thebourbontutorAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Two of the premier bourbon social groups are teaming up to host a free four-night event to raise money for the fight against homelessness in the Louisville Area. The 7th Annual Bourbon Mixer will be live on Zoom and Facebook beginning on Sunday, August 9, and continuing on August 11, 13, and 15th. The Whiskey Chicks and the Bourbon Brotherhood are hosting the event, along with presenting sponsor Splash Analytics and a number of bourbon-related companies.

10 Things I Can’t Wait to do Once Bourbon Tourism Opens Up

by thebourbontutorJune 6, 2020June 6, 2020

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:

Join the Bourbon Brotherhood for two events: a day in Bardstown and a tour of Kentucky Artisan Distillery

by thebourbontutorMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

The Bourbon Brotherhood group in Louisville has two upcoming events around Kentucky bourbon country that you’ll want to be a part of. On Friday, March …