Trust me when I say if you have the chance to experience a Beam Supper Club, you should. Why? In the spirit of the Kentucky Derby just around the corner, it’s the ultimate winning trifecta – People, Food & Bev, and Ambiance. Fred Noe (8th Gen Master Distiller) and Freddie Noe (7th Gen Master Distiller) […]
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It was a special moment—one you just don’t forget. The legendary brand’s new Bardstown-based New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery filled its very first barrel on April 7. Of course, the site itself looks gorgeous and state-of-the-art. It’s a $200 million investment, and the Shapira family’s (Heaven Hill’s owners) track record suggests they know what they’re […]
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Kentucky Senator Bourbon (Lexington, KY) recently unveiled its sixth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey: The John Edwards Release. Named after John Edwards, Kentucky’s second-ever U.S. Senator and a resident of Bourbon County, this exclusive release continues the brand’s legacy of honoring distinguished statesmen. Quick Facts Aged for seven and a half years and […]
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Angel’s Envy (Louisville, KY) is soon debuting the newest addition to its carefully crafted Cellar Collection: Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels. Quick Facts Innovation Process: This unique expression begins with Straight Rye Whiskey aged up to 7 years was finished in French Oak Extra Añejo barrels for […]
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The iconic red wax darling better known as Maker’s Mark has been a one trick mashbill pony since it’s very first year of production in 1954. A legendary Bourbon that used wheat as its second leading ingredient (beyond corn of course) vs the industry standard of rye in second place. It took them over 50 […]
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By Richard Thomas Buffalo Trace Distillery draws in some 340,000 visitors annually which places it among the most visited distilleries in the world. For most of those visitors, the distillery’s location on the banks of the Kentucky River is one of its most bucolic features; indeed, the distillery itself figures prominently for kayakers and boaters …
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Left Bank Bourbon in Jefferson County as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Left Bank Bourbon is a negoicant, better known in the US as a non-distiller producer (or NDP). The company was founded in 2018, and …
By Richard Thomas Lexington, Kentucky’s RD-1 Spirits has announced a date–May 14, 2025–for the opening of their new home and brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons, a developing retail and commercial space that already includes the popular Battle Axes entertainment venue. RD1 is upgrading from its former Tasting Room and Gift Shop on the …
Every great city has that one place—where the food, drinks, and music capture the spirit of the community. In Harlingen, that place is Provecho y Salud Kitchen and Bar. A vibrant mix of tradition and innovation, this local gem brings together the warmth of Latin hospitality with a bold culinary and cocktail experience. And for …
By Douglas Fraser Rating: B+ Old Elk Distillery, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, has been adding some interesting blends to its lineup of bourbon. Old Elk Slow Cut is the latest release from the distillery, highlighting their lengthy proofing technique. Old Elk has a longer proofing process than most bourbon distilleries, a step undertaken to …
