by Randy Warren | Oct 1, 2026 | General Audience
I’ve poured a lot of bourbon in my life, and I’ve asked a lot of distillers the same question. What makes your brand different? Dr. Blake Layfield gave me an answer about wheat, wax, and a scientist’s refusal to copy what everyone else in Kentucky...
by Randy Warren | Sep 19, 2026 | General Audience
Bourbon & Beyond can feel overwhelming for visitors, especially first-timers. This guide covers what you need to know to get around and have a great time. Bourbon & Beyond: Tickets and Entrance Information Bourbon & Beyond is an all-ages event. Every...
by Randy Warren | Sep 4, 2026 | General Audience
Cost be-damned is an unusual perspective for any company, but for Michter’s Bourbon, it’s the motto. Joe Magliocco bought a bankrupt bourbon name for a few hundred dollars in the 1990s and, along with partner Dan McKee, over time built Michter’s into American...
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...
