Pride of Anderson County

In 2017, I was introduced to late-1990’s Wild Turkey Kentucky Legend, or “Donut,” as it’s often called. I was immediately impressed with the additional depth and complexity of a Wild Turkey single barrel bottled at full barrel strength. And it only mad…

In 2017, I was introduced to late-1990’s Wild Turkey Kentucky Legend, or “Donut,” as it’s often called. I was immediately impressed with the additional depth and complexity of a Wild Turkey single barrel bottled at full barrel strength. And it only made sense, as Eddie Russell himself has stated, “The best way to sip bourbon […]

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Judy, Jimmy, Bourbon, and Time

Life is full of surprises. Cliché? Sure. But, true. I awoke at 4:00 AM excited for my Tuesday morning flight to Kentucky. As I hastily snoozed my alarm, I noticed my flight had been delayed by two hours. No worries. A quick rebook via Delta’s app and d…

Life is full of surprises. Cliché? Sure. But, true. I awoke at 4:00 AM excited for my Tuesday morning flight to Kentucky. As I hastily snoozed my alarm, I noticed my flight had been delayed by two hours. No worries. A quick rebook via Delta’s app and done. Extra Zs, and I gladly took them. […]

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Spirit of Collaboration

Each time I visit Kentucky, I return with a greater sense of self. Though I’ve lived in South Carolina my entire life, Kentucky feels like home. Be it Lawrenceburg, Louisville, or miles of borderless farmland, I always feel welcome, as if I belong. I s…

Each time I visit Kentucky, I return with a greater sense of self. Though I’ve lived in South Carolina my entire life, Kentucky feels like home. Be it Lawrenceburg, Louisville, or miles of borderless farmland, I always feel welcome, as if I belong. I suppose in my heart I do. Yet despite the obvious, it’s […]

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