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Mezcal and Mexican Whiskey You'll Want in Your Flask This Summer

Mezcal and Mexican Whiskey You'll Want in Your Flask This Summer

These Mexican spirits will delight the geeks and intrigue the newbies

Featured, SpiritsAmanda SchusterJune 24, 2020whiskey, review, mezcalComment

Professor Spotlight: Kevin Gibson

Get to know our Louisville beer writer!

Featured, BeerAmanda SchusterJune 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, new york international beer competition, ale, lager, chili beer, imperial stout, beer review, profileComment

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Beer that helps provide lifesaving supplies for healthcare workers—it’s even better than clapping!

Featured, BeerPhil GalewitzJune 18, 2020covid, beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Quench your thirst during fresh-air pursuits with these 11 packable potables.

Cocktails, Beer, Wine, FeaturedKelly MagyaricsJune 17, 2020new york international spirits competition, bourbon, whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, cachaca, chardonnay, mourvedre, syrah, merlot, to goComment

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Authentic European-style cider in the heart of bourbon country

Featured, BeerSara HavensJune 15, 2020cider, apple cider, new york international cider competitionComment

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin

A classic London dry-styled gin from an unlikely collaboration

Featured, SpiritsTony SachsJune 12, 2020gin, reviewComment

Behind the Booze: Samara Rivers of Black Bourbon Society

Through a shared love of whiskey, Black Bourbon Society promotes inclusivity and positive brand messaging

Featured, SpiritsMaggie KimberlJune 9, 2020bourbon, covid, profileComment

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Different types of grilling require different styles of beer

Beer, FeaturedEm SauterJune 5, 2020beer, beer pairing, craft beer, microbrewery, bbq, wheat beer, apa, pale ale, ale, light beer, session beer, new york international beer competitionComment

Buried Bourbon

Buried Bourbon

From Beam to Pappy to Weller, many bourbon legends can be found in this Louisville cemetery

Featured, Spirits, TravelSara HavensJune 1, 2020bourbon, history, travelComment

7 Alcohol Subscriptions To Break Lockdown Monotony

7 Alcohol Subscriptions To Break Lockdown Monotony

These internet alcohol subscriptions switch things up at home, or make exceptional gifts for someone else’s

Beer, Spirits, WineAndrew TobiaMay 29, 2020orange wine, giftsComment

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Tasting King Reaper and Where It’s At - a pair of double IPAs from 18th Street Brewery

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMay 26, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, ipa, india pale ale, ale, hopsComment

Boozy Book Review: Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?

Boozy Book Review: Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?

An illustrious pair of bourbon authorities share tips for Kentucky style entertaining with historical inspiration

Featured, Spirits, Review, EntertainingMaggie KimberlMay 20, 2020bourbon, whiskey, bookComment

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Caorunn Gin

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Caorunn Gin

Giving traditional gins a… Caorunn… for the money

Featured, Spirits, ReviewTony SachsMay 18, 2020cocktails, gin, new york international spirits competitionComment

Boozy Book Review: The Definitive Guide To Canadian Distilleries

Boozy Book Review: The Definitive Guide To Canadian Distilleries

A new travel guide to Canadian Distilleries is a worthwhile read, even as an armchair-based tour

Featured, Spirits, Review, RegionalMaggie KimberlMay 5, 2020whiskey, bookComment

New American Whiskey to Try, and Old Favorites to Revisit

New American Whiskey to Try, and Old Favorites to Revisit

Reconnecting with old whiskey friends and introducing some new ones

Featured, Spirits, ReviewAmanda SchusterMay 1, 2020whiskey, bourbon, rye, single malt, new york international spirits competitionComment

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Charity brews and craft beer collaborations in the age of Covid-19

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonApril 30, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, covid, imperial stoutComment

Independent Distillers and Brewers Pivot Production As They Fight To Stay Alive

Here’s a regional guide to some of the micro distilleries and breweries that have kept on keeping on

Featured, Beer, WineAndrew TobiaApril 27, 2020covid, beer, craft beer, microbrewery, micro distillery, new york international spirits competition, new york international beer competition, whiskey, gin, denver, profileComment

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Here’s a widely available, easy-drinking lager beer that isn’t too hoppy

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonApril 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, lager, session beer, beer reviewComment

Baking With Bourbon

Baking With Bourbon

Tips for adding bourbon to baking recipes, plus flourless chocolate brownies!

Featured, Spirits, RecipesSara HavensApril 16, 2020baking, bourbon, covidComment

Beer, Bread, and Whiskey History: Learning How To Cultivate Yeast At Home

Beer, Bread, and Whiskey History: Learning How To Cultivate Yeast At Home

Whiskey starts with yeast, after all. Distillers explain how to start your own yeast if you can’t find any commercially.

Featured, Spirits, RecipesMaggie KimberlApril 13, 2020whiskey, covid, baking, cookingComment