By Richard Thomas Among bourbon nerds, Jeptha Creed Distillery is best known as the craft-scale farm distillery that was an early revivalist of the Bloody Butcher strain of corn. The distillery is built around the Nethery family’s farm properties in Shelbyville, and since part of the problem with using exotic grain varietals is persuading a …
Heaven Hill Brands today announced the rebranding of the Elijah Craig Speakeasy at the KFC Yum! Center located on the Club Level of the facility as a continuation of its long-standing relationship with the Louisville Arena Sports and Entertainment Properties (LASEP). The space previously housed the Evan Williams Bourbon Bar, in place since the Yum! …
By Richard Thomas When Wes Henderson teamed up with his father Lincoln, a veteran of Brown-Forman whiskey-making and Hall of Famer, to found Angel’s Envy, the father-and-son team did more than establish another sourced whiskey brand. Their company was built around the concept of secondary maturation, more popularly known as finishing, which was still a …
Saturday, October 5 will see the return of Jeptha Creed’s Fall Harvest Festival at the distillery’s property, located in Shelbyville, Kentucky immediately off of I-64 between Louisville and Frankfort. This year’s festival will feature a live performance from local country music sensation, J.D. Shelburne, on the scenic Jeptha Creed Distillery lawn. In addition to music, …
Michigan is home to an impressive selection of whiskey bars, each offering its own unique ambiance and drink selections. From rustic lounges filled with history to modern settings with innovative whiskey selections, these venues reflect the state’s deep appreciation for quality spirits. The Oakland The Oakland, located in Ferndale, is known for its dimly lit, …
Heaven Hill is excited to announce the grand opening of the Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen, adding a new dining option at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky. Starting today, the new restaurant located upstairs in the Five Brothers Bar will begin serving lunch and dinner to visitors from near and far. The …
Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub, is evolving into a sophisticated destination with bespoke spirits popping up everywhere and modern cocktail bars on the rise. As the town caters to a growing number of discerning tourists, the rise of bespoke spirits and cocktail bars is reshaping its nightlife. A prime example of this trend is the East …
8 Shires Distillery is excited to announce its Year Long 10th Anniversary Celebration. It officially begins on the Fourth of July 2024 and continues to July 2025 as we prepare for the United States’ Semiquincentennial. The celebration will be a yearlong series of events, collaborations, and presentations by the staff of 8 Shires designed to …
By Richard Thomas When I first started writing professionally about whiskey, Tennessee had just four distilleries making whiskey that wasn’t classed legal moonshine and it didn’t have a whiskey trail. Now it does have an official trail with over two dozen distilleries listed. Yet despite the growth, the fixtures remain the same: some 60 miles …
Bourbon & Beyond, The World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival, is returning to Louisville, Kentucky for its 6th year, and producers Danny Wimmer Presents have announced the amazing roster of culinary and spirits talent who will curate unique food and beverage pairings on-site alongside the incredible music lineup slated for 2024. The festival builds on …
