Whiskey Travel

Kentucky Craft Bourbon Making Big Moves Mammoth Cave Area

Cave City, Kentucky, located near the famous Mammoth Cave National Park, is expanding its footprint into Kentucky craft bourbon attractions. On December 12th, Cave City will host a ribbon-cutting celebration welcoming Dueling Grounds Distillery and MB Roland Distillery to downtown, marking a new milestone in the city’s growing craft spirits scene. The event will feature …

Whitney Rye Opens The Parlor Room Opens In Bardstown

The Parlor Room, founded by Bardstown native and bourbon storyteller Whitney Rye, officially opened its doors this summer in the heart of downtown Bardstown. A Victorian-style space designed for connection and storytelling, The Parlor Room invites guests to explore elevated, rare, and vintage spirits while uncovering the people, places, and history that make each bottle …

Lexington’s Dark Arts Whiskey House Joins Kentucky Bourbon Trail

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today welcomed Lexington’s Dark Arts Whiskey House as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Co-founded in 2023 by entrepreneurs and whiskey enthusiasts Macaulay Minton and David Peet, Dark Arts Whiskey House hones its craft by blending, re-barreling, and …

Why Is Ireland Considered the Best Whiskey Producer

When people talk about great spirits, Ireland almost always finds its place in the conversation. Irish whiskey holds a special charm, mixing history, tradition, and craftsmanship in every bottle. But what exactly makes it so respected, and what is an Irish whiskey compared to others? From aging rules to unique production methods, this spirit continues …

Paducah’s Purple Toad Joins KDA

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), legendary voice of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon industry, is proud to announce Paducah’s Purple Toad Winery & Distillery as its newest member, further strengthening the KDA in uniting global brands and emerging craft distilleries to promote and protect Kentucky’s iconic spirits industry. Located at 4275 Old US Hwy 45 South in …

Pursuit Spirits Opens Expansive Joint On Louisville’s Whiskey Row

Pursuit Spirits, the Louisville, Kentucky-based whiskey brand founded by Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman, announces the opening of Pursuit Spirits on Whiskey Row on Thursday, August 14. Two floors covering nearly 7,600 sq. ft. provide a little bit of everything: from immersive tasting experiences and a full retail shop to the new Bourbon Pursuit podcast …

Buffalo Trace Working On New Distillery Cafe

Buffalo Trace Distillery today announces the John G. Carlisle Cafe – a new, permanent dining option slated to open in Spring 2026 on the Distillery’s grounds. Named in honor of U.S. Congressman John G. Carlisle, a pivotal figure in both American spirits and Buffalo Trace Distillery’s history, the cafe will bring an entirely new visitor …

Jackson Purchase Distillery Raises KDA Membership Standing

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has advanced Jackson Purchase Distillery, located in Western Kentucky, to Heritage Member status, marking the 17th distilling company to reach the highest membership tier within the organization. Founded in 2021, Jackson Purchase is one of the fastest-growing distilleries in Kentucky, offering contract distilling services and selling new-fill barrels of Bourbon to …

Glasgow Distillery Opens Visitor Center

Glasgow’s first independent single malt whisky distillery in over 100 years has opened its doors to public visitors for the first time with the launch of a tour and tasting experience, offering spirit lovers the chance to tour the distillery hosted by expert team members and sample its award-winning portfolio on site. Priced at £45 …

Why Whiskey Remains the Signature Drink of High Rollers in Casinos

Whiskey has long been the drink of choice for high rollers in casinos and it’s not just about taste—it’s about status, focus and tradition. Players at high-stakes tables often choose whiskey because it delivers a calm buzz without clouding judgment. That edge matters when thousands are on the line. Studies show that premium whiskey is …

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