What, Exactly, is Bourbon – and Why Does Most of it Come from Kentucky?
Have a conversation with Tim Knittel about the origins of Kentucky bourbon and why most of the…
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Try This Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee at Frankfort’s Kentucky Knows
There are quite a few things that Kentucky Knows. And one of them is bourbon barrel aged coffee…
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The Best Drinks From Bourbon Barrels (Other Than Bourbon)
Around here, bourbon barrels are used for much more than just making America’s native spirit. With…
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Planning a Central KY Bourbon Vacation
So, you’ve decided to explore Bourbon Country, but you’re not sure where to start? We’ve got you…
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New Kid on the Block: Jeptha Creed Distillery
A new distillery with a past that stretches back to the late 1700s, Jeptha Creed aims to distill…
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Lexington’s Can’t Miss Bourbon Stops
Why is Bourbon so big in Kentucky? Water. Lexington and the Bluegrass Region are located above an…
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Lexington’s Bourbon History
While no one knows exactly where the first barrel of bourbon was produced, no one can argue with the…
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How to Taste Bourbon
Crafting bourbon is an art, but believe it or not, so is drinking it. Savor the moment with these…
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From Barrel to Bottle
Marianne Eaves’ Guide to a Lexington Bourbon Vacation. She’s risen through the ranks of a…
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Four Roses: Riding the Bourbon Roller Coaster
The legendary Four Roses Distillery has made strides since its founding, growing through the 21st…
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Bourbon Phoenix
The historic Old Taylor Distillery, which closed its doors in the 1970s, is rising from the ashes as…
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Where Locals Let Loose
The Complete Guide to the Distillery District. Tucked away on the banks of the Town Branch Creek…
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