Whiskey Culture

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Tickets Go On Sale In April

Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets for the 2025 festival will go on sale April 17 with early-access for “Bourbon Insiders” on April 16. The festival will offer multiple ticket tiers, from Bourbon Taster general admission weekend passes to premium VIP experiences. The 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival is Sept. 5-7 in Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital …

Wood, Steel, and Light: The Art of Custom Bar Construction

So there I was, nursing a glass of whiskey at this new spot, when my buddy Mike wouldn’t shut up about the bar we were leaning on. Not the whiskey selection—the actual physical bar. “Dude, this is old-growth Douglas fir from the Stimson Mill,” he kept saying, running his hand over the surface like it …

Local Bar Guide: What You Need to Set Up a Whiskey Tasting Room

Your bar is good — but is it legendary? A whiskey tasting room isn’t just a feature; it’s a statement. The difference between serving drinks and curating experiences. Want to turn your bar into the whiskey destination? Let’s break down the essentials — from glassware to lighting to a killer bottle selection — so you …

National Bourbon Week Returns To Bardstown In June 2025

National Bourbon Week is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, June 10-15, 2025, for its highly anticipated second year. Details on exact events and experiences will be announced soon, but bourbon enthusiasts of all stripes can look forward to another unforgettable celebration of America’s native spirit in the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World™. Presented …

The Best Snacks And Drinks For A Successful Night At The Casino

There is nothing wrong with a cozy evening of gaming with friends, relatives, acquaintances and family. Board games are great fun, but casino games turn an evening into a real highlight. But what snacks and drinks are actually ideal for a successful and entertaining evening at the casino? We have put together some of the …

Lexington’s Fresh Bourbon Prevails In Lawsuit

By Richard Thomas In my new book Whiskey Stories (due out March 4), I made some observations on the attention given to Nathan Green, the slave (later freedman) who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey, and the rise of African-American distillers before, during and after the spotlight was placed on Green’s story. As part of …

The Whiskey Reviewer Contributor Makes Top Influencers Ranking

By Richard Thomas Douglas Fraser, a contributor to The Whiskey Reviewer, was named to Feedspot’s Top 90 Whiskey Influencers for 2025. This is for his separate Instagram account, @sir_scotchalot. Fraser was listed at number 80, so near the bottom of the list. The same list includes friends of The Whiskey Reviewer like Maggie Kimberl, Heather …

Ballantine’s And Its First Partnership With Dota 2

The iconic Scotch whisky maker Ballantine’s has decided to join the celebration of Dota 2’s tenth anniversary. It will be the first strong drink partner in the game’s history. Dota 2, launched in 2013, is still one of the most popular multiplayer games in the world. Its battle arenas host millions of players every day. …

The Historical Connection Between Whiskey And Gambling

For many years-actually for a lot, way more than decades-whiskey has been irreparably bonded to gambling. The smoky, smoke-filled rooms of western frontier saloons find their places nestled among more elite gaming establishments featuring the quiet rustle of conversation and ornate chandeliers. Tradition meets excitement where gamblers prefer mixing the perfect pace of enjoying your …

Is Whiskey Bad For You? It’s Complicated

By Richard Thomas At the end of 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared “no level of alcohol consumption is good for you.” Before that came an EU study linking even moderate drinking to cancer, but that received less media attention. This issue did not garner cause a press furor until Summer 2024, when a …

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