25 years ago, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival was a small "garden party" and a dinner. Today, it draws over 50,000 visitors over a week to Bardstown, a town of 13,000.... Read More...
It's that time of year again: The Chicago Independent Spirit Expo is right around the corner! For most enthusiasts, this is an event not to be missed.... Read More...
It’s an unwritten assumption that when guests come to my home for dinner, the whiskey bottles will come out of the cabinet—sometimes pre-meal, sometimes mid-mea... Read More...
Last week Blade and Bow threw a big-time Kentucky Derby party the Friday before the fastest two minutes in sports, which also celebrated their one year annivers... Read More...
Friday morning was the fourth day of events and also the day I officially wished I had packed a coffee pot. Luckily, I had an action packed day at Jim Beam mot... Read More...
They call it Bourbon Fantasy Camp. Given that the Kentucky Bourbon Affair (KBA) is 6 days of exclusive tastings, behind the scenes tours, and open access to mas... Read More...
Spring is in the air, and while there’s no bad time to visit The Kentucky Bourbon Trail, spring is an especially good time. Most distilleries go all out on land... Read More...
The World Whiskies Awards are all about taste and the results are in. At the end of the day, it's hard to argue with the award winners. You can read about how ... Read More...
It was a busy night in the city. I waited 45 minutes for an Uber taxi downtown and was almost tempted to take an UberX. But of all the amazing places you could... Read More...
WhiskyFest is always a big deal in Chicago. Each year, tickets sell out in a matter of hours. People wait in line for hours before the event starts so they can ... Read More...
