by Randy Warren | Aug 26, 2026 | General Audience
“It’s always a good day to talk about whiskey,” Wes Henderson says. Wes Henderson has spent his life in the bourbon business, first as the son of legendary master distiller Lincoln Henderson, then as a founder who rewrote one of the industry’s...
by Randy Warren | Aug 19, 2026 | General Audience
Four Roses is one of the few Kentucky whiskey name whose identity is defined by a disciplined ten‑recipe system instead of a single house style. Built on two mash bills, five yeast strains, and ten distinct recipes, Four Roses has become a favorite among bourbon geeks...
by Randy Warren | Aug 14, 2026 | General Audience
Planning to attend the Kentucky Bourbon Festival? This guide covers everything you need to know, based on my experience, to make the most of your visit. What is the Kentucky Bourbon Festival? The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is an annual four-day event held every...
by Randy Warren | Aug 11, 2026 | General Audience
Freddie Noe IV carries an eighth-generation restlessness at Jim Beam. Questioning tradition runs through the family’s history, from Booker Noe’s cask strength bourbon to the invention of small batch itself. Freddie inherited that same drive to innovate,...
by Randy Warren | Jul 30, 2026 | General Audience
Bourbon and barbecue are one of the most perfect food and liquor pairings. But just why do they work so well together? This guide explains why bourbon and barbecue are a marriage made in heaven and how you can further enhance your experience of the two. Bourbon and...
by Randy Warren | Jul 22, 2026 | General Audience
Woodford Reserve broke bourbon’s rules from day one, launching in 1996 as a super-premium brand in a category few wished to touch. Nearly thirty years later, it holds a distinction no other bourbon has ever claimed: official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby....
