The American Queen Steamboat Line offers an annual Bourbon Tour every year in early July. As a native Louisvillian I have been on the Belle of Louisville several times, but never been on an extended river cruise on a steamboat... Continue Reading →
I was sitting at the bar at the Flat Iron Room in New York city one evening with with my then girlfriend and a cheese and meat board and drinking Bourbon. We were trying several different Bourbons (Yes we took a... Continue Reading →
Summer is fast approaching and many people want some good books to take with them to read while sitting on the beach or by the campfire in the mountains. I do hope they consider my book Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An... Continue Reading →
When you first walk into the Art Eatables store on Fourth Street the first thing you will notice is that it has as many Bourbon displays as chocolate displays. They don’t sell Bourbon in the store but there is a... Continue Reading →
The late Ova Haney, former Master Distiller at Four Roses, was once asked “why is Bourbon made from Corn?” His reply was “Because that is what grows in Kentucky. If Kentucky grew rice it would have been made from rice.”... Continue Reading →
Back in 2009 I had a friend come into town and visit Churchill Downs during the spring meet. He told me he asked the Bartender what Bourbons they had and was told “We have Crown Royal, Jack Daniels and Early... Continue Reading →
The Aroma Academy was developed in the British Isles by Dr. George Dodd, a Master Perfumer. Kim Lahiri is the International Business Development Manager and Global Head of Training, delivering the Sensory Events to the public. Tom Johnson and Robert... Continue Reading →
Back in 1998 John and Linda Lipman were driving through Kentucky on their way to visit Mammoth Cave and decided to stop and visit the Maker’s Mark distillery on the way to Cave City. They had never visited a distillery... Continue Reading →
I have been a pipe smoker for 40 years now. I enjoy Kremer’s Black Royal tobacco from Kremer’s Smoke Shoppe here in Louisville with its rich vanilla, chocolate and coffee flavors with a hint of ripe fruits. To me it... Continue Reading →
