We welcome in Toa Green (2:50 mark), owner of Crank & Boom and BoBi Cones, for our Q&A. She talks about why she got into the restaurant industry, starting Thai Orchid Cafe with her husband, buying a $60 ice cream maker for desserts, when Crank & Boom took off, finding their original location in the Distillery District, having a boozy option, sourcing ingredients, launching the soft serve BoBi Cones, starting a podcast and more! What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Night Kitty Karaoke...
Mar 20, 2023•38 min
We welcome in Amine Karaoud (2:45 mark), co-founder of Old Louisville Whiskey Co, for our Q&A. He talks about why he and his wife launched Old Louisville Whiskey, what led them to owning Red Castle Liquors previously, selling off investments to launch the whiskey brand, being patient as they bought barrels, their bottle and label, their release strategy, opening a tasting room and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): The Nulu Bock and Wurst Fest returns March 25 while Crave Taco Week t...
Mar 13, 2023•29 min
We welcome in Morgan Hancock (2:45 mark), founder of the nonprofit Bourbon With Heart, for our Q&A. She talks about how Bourbon with Heart got its start, showcasing art and artists of all kind, the nonprofit's ultimate goal, their current exhibit Barrels of Heart at the Frazier Museum through March 30, how the 20 artists selected for it, their next event Bow Tied Together, getting businesses and brands interested, future events and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:20 mark): Congratulations t...
Mar 06, 2023•24 min
We welcome in Darrin Wilson (3:05 mark), co-founder of Northwood Cider (Greater Cincinnati), for our Q&A and Road Trip Series. He talks about how Northwood Cider came to be, why they chose cider, how a student helped him find their location, being part of the community, their approach to cider, being experimental, places to visit nearby and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Braxton's Garage Beer is now its own company while Bluegrass Distillers officially has broken ground on its ne...
Feb 27, 2023•28 min
We welcome in Shaylyn Gammon (3:05 mark), Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, for our Q&A. She talks how she got into the whiskey industry, having a degree in food science, working with a variety of industry legends, what led to her moving from Campari to Blue Run Spirits, what a whiskey director does, what folks can expect from Blue Run, upcoming releases, their new distillery and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Two Central Kentucky chefs have been named semifinalists in the 2023 ...
Feb 20, 2023•25 min
We welcome in Joyce and Autumn Nethery (2:45 mark) from Jeptha Creed Distillery for our Q&A. They talk about what pushed the family to launch the distillery, the struggle to find a name, working together, how Autumn got into the marketing/sales side, Joyce's love of science, their Red White & Blue Bourbon, using heirloom corn grown on their farm and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Good Belly plans to open up shop in Louisville while Red Top Hotdogs becomes The Keswick. Plus, F...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min
We welcome in Heather Wibbels and Peggy Noe Stevens from Bourbon Women for our Q&A. They talk about what Bourbon Women is, what pushed Peggy to launch it, how women can get involved, what to expect at their events, their annual SIPosium, their journeys in the bourbon world and more. Plus, news from Barrell Craft Spirits, the Southern Deli, The Postmaster's Pub and Twisted Cork in Lexington, and West Sixth Brewing.
Jan 23, 2023•37 min
We welcome in Johnny Zela, Chief Operations Officer at Condado Tacos -- Lexington, coming soon to Louisville and greater Cincinnati nearby, for our Q&A. He talks about how Condado launched in Columbus (OH) back in 2014, building the brand to nearly 40 locations, what folks can expect when visiting, their Come As You are culture, their drinks menu, building the beverage program and what's next for Condado. Plus, news from Lexington's Myriad Meadery, Butchertown's Cultured, and Alltech.
Jan 16, 2023•34 min
In this Q&A, we welcome in Roger Huff, co-owner of Gallant Fox Brewing. He chats about how Gallant Fox got started, launching their first location in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, opening during the pandemic, their new second location in Mt Washington, bringing on Chef Matt Trimmer for their kitchen program, their bourbon collection, doing barrel picks, how the two locations will differ, what's next and more.
Jan 09, 2023•32 min
It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a two different pours from Log Still Distillery — Monk's Road and Rattle & Snap — with Wally Dant, president and distiller of Log Still Distillery. The crew for flight night includes: D., @vabourbonhunter; A., @influensky; and Brandon from Neat & Mixed Reviews. In addition to the pours, we talk about their name, launching with these two brands, Wally's family history in the industry, their distillery and campus, and more.
Dec 19, 2022•45 min
In this Q&A, we welcome in Erin Goins, Bites of the Bluegrass creator and foodie guide. She talks about how Bites of the Bluegrass came to be, why a walking tour, getting restaurants interested, what folks can expect on the tour, tour options in Lexington and Danville, doing private tours, why locals should come on the tours, future offerings and more.
Dec 12, 2022•30 min
In this Q&A, we welcome in Becca Gardner, founder of NKD LDY out of Louisville. She talks about what led to her founding NKD LDY, what the name signifies, how she decided on a non-alcoholic whiskey, tequila & gin, how their process works, going the route of real booze minus the alcohol, how closely those spirits resemble their alcoholic counterparts, the importance of changing perceptions of non-alcoholic drinks, challenges she's faced and what's next for NKD LDY.
Dec 05, 2022•29 min
In this Q&A, we talk with Andy Treinen, President/CEO, and Haley Hicky, Product & Program Manager, at Frazier History Museum in Louisville. They talk about their Bourbon Limited online subscription service, the new exhibit Kentucky Rivalries, being part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as the Welcome Center and official starting point, their bourbon experiences, their current exhibitions such as the Pappy Van Winkle Family Collection and Cool Kentucky, upcoming exhibitions, why folks should...
Nov 28, 2022•33 min
In this Q&A, we talk with Chuck Wood, the manager of Talbott Tavern Restaurant & Inn in Bardstown. He talks about where the tavern's name originates, having history there dating back to 1779, a haunted history too, being part of the bourbon world in Bardstown, being an inn, the restaurant, the crazy bourbon collection at their bourbon bar, what folks can expect when they visit and more.
Nov 21, 2022•26 min
In this Q&A, we talk with two of the co-founders from Against the Grain in Louisville, Sam Cruz and Jerry Gnagy. They talk about how a pirate hooker statue pushed them to launch ATG, the journey to finding their Smokehouse location, expanding and trying new concepts, how they name their beers, the wildness is their can designs and what's next for them.
Nov 14, 2022•35 min
In this Q&A, we welcome in Ariel Jahn, a Kentucky native and the Development Manager for Woodinville Whiskey. She talks about how she got into the business, her role with Woodinville, the role of a Brand Ambassador, how a whiskey company enters a new market, working with bartenders and mixologists in a market, how tastings and events work, the history of Woodinville Whiskey, how it is a local Washington grain to glass product, their bourbons and more.
Nov 07, 2022•36 min
In this Q&A, we welcome in Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon. He talks about why they got into the bourbon business, the history of the name, being a NDP producer, what it's been like to source bourbon, their first three releases, giving some history with each bottle, getting recognition/awards and what's next for the brand.
Oct 24, 2022•44 min
In this Q&A, we go Beyond Kentucky as we chat with Becky Harris, co-founder/distiller of Catoctin Creek in Virginia. She talks about how she and her husband launched the distillery, her background in engineering, learning to love whiskey, why they focused on rye whiskey, sourcing regionally, the name, their fun partnerships, being a craft distillery and more.
Oct 17, 2022•40 min
It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a two different pours from RD1 Spirits in Lexington — Kentucky Straight Bourbon and French Oak Finish — with Chris Tetterton, VP of Marketing for RD1 Spirits. The crew for flight night includes: D., @vabourbonhunter; and Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram. In addition to the pours, we talk about their name, creating new bourbons, the original W.M. Tarr tribute line, where they source from, creating unique finishes and more!
Oct 10, 2022•44 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Jessy Harding, executive director of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, and Tyler Madison of the Kentucky Proud program. They talk about what the Kentucky Proud Beer Series is, how the programs work with farmers and brewers, the variety of produce used in the series (butternut squash anyone?!), why they turned this into a month-long event, where to get release information and more.
Oct 03, 2022•27 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Alan Jackson's Silverbelly Whiskey. Mattie Jackson Selecman, author/sommelier and Jackson's daughter, and Robbie Goldsmith, CEO of Silverbelly, join us to talk about how Alan Jackson got into the whiskey business, the name behind the brand, working with Green River Distillery in Kentucky on the whiskey, crafting a different batch with Alan's songs, how Mattie became an author and sommelier, how Robbie got involved with Silverbelly, potential future releases and more...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Rebecca Burnworth, owner of The Stave Restaurant and Bourbon Bar in Millville, Kentucky. She talks about launching the Stave Restaurant, working as an architect/interior designer, designing other restaurants in central Kentucky, the location of The Stave, creating the outside spot The Treehouse, the name, what folks can expect when they visit, a potential new restaurant in Lexington and more.
Sep 12, 2022•38 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Kim and Tom Bard, co-founders, of The Bard Distillery in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. They talk about Tom's heritage with Bardstown, how they ended up in Muhlenberg, the distillery's site and its history, their former careers, launching The Bard, their products, what's next and more!
Sep 05, 2022•50 min
It's a craft beer Flight Night as we enjoy a four different pours from Blue Stallion Brewing of Lexington — Kolsch, Bruised Orange Pilsner, Lexipolitan and Dunkel — with head brewer JR. The crew for flight night includes: Emily, Brandon and Derrick. In addition to the pours, we talk how JR got into brewing, his move to Blue Stallion, tweaking recipes, the brand's refresh, upcoming projects and more.
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 31 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Ryan Lang, co-founder and CEO of Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio. Ryan talks about how the industry has changed since Middle West launched in 2008, his family's history in distilling, going from engineer to distiller, why they source locally/regionally as much as possible, collaborating with others on projects, sharing their knowledge with partners, their lineup of spirits and more.
Aug 15, 2022•33 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Keegan McGee, head brewer at Turtleback Ridge Brewery in Robertson County. Keegan talks about being part of a working farm, how the brewery became part of it, working with other farmers/growers in the area, collaborating with breweries across the state, experimenting with beer styles and flavors, being in Robertson County and what's next.
Aug 08, 2022•29 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Sara Bradley, owner/chef of the freight house in Paducah and runner-up Season 16 of Top Chef. Sara talks about how she became a chef, how she puts her psychology degree to use, sharing the restaurant with family, having fun on social media, what it was like on Top Chef, returning to Paducah, launching the freight house, the restaurant's booze collection and what's next for her.
Aug 01, 2022•33 min
In this Q&A, we chat with John King, creator and founder of Drunkwood. John talks about how he got into woodworking, if he's always been creative, being a teacher, how he comes up with designs, working with bourbon barrels, his love of craft beer, being part of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, how folks kind find his work and more.
Jul 25, 2022•33 min
In this Q&A, we chat with Mark Wombles, owner/chef of Heirloom in Midway & Distilled on Jefferson in Lexington. Mark talks about how he became a chef, going to California to learn, working with other local chefs, launching Heirloom, expanding with more restaurants, what folks can expect at each, what his roles are these days and more.
Jul 18, 2022•24 min
It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a three different pours from Limestone Branch — Minor Case Rye, Yellowstone Select and Yellowstone Family Recipe — with co-founder and master distiller Stephen Beam. The crew for flight night includes: Arielle, or influensky on Instagram; D., @vabourbonhunter; and Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram. In addition to the pours, we talk how they brought back the Yellowstone brand into the family, working with Luxco, giving back to the parks, the family's le...
Jun 30, 2022•57 min
