Styles Haury on new 5 TO 9 EP, songwriting & journey to Nashville
Country artist and songwriter Styles Haury joins Bar Conversations to talk about his upcoming 5 TO 9 EP, out May 15, and the journey that took him from blue-collar roots to Nashville success.
Keep readingWhat’s new at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
We preview the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival with President and COO Randy Prasse, taking place September 10-13 in Bardstown. We talk through the festival’s 35-year evolution and how it has grown into one of the premier bourbon events in the country, drawing more than 60 distilleries to Bardstown.
Keep readingSecret Lexington: Fiona Young-Brown on Lexington’s strange & obscure history
In the debut episode of Bar Conversations 859, we chat with author Fiona Young-Brown to talk about her latest book, Secret Lexington: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, and the hidden side of the Horse Capital of the World.
Keep readingReviewing Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Blend Bourbon & Olta Whisky
We get funky with two unique whiskey pours and break down our thoughts on Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Blend Bourbon and Olta Mexican Corn Whisky.
Keep readingSouthern Star Flight Night With Pete Barger
We sit down with Pete Barger of Southern Distilling Company and taste through Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength, Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Zinfandel Casks, and Southern Star Double Rye—breaking down each pour and the thinking behind the lineup.
Keep readingFilmore on Atypical, fatherhood & his Nashville journey
Country singer-songwriter Filmore joins Bar Conversations to talk about his latest album Atypical and the journey that’s defined his career in Nashville. Filmore reflects on growing up in Missouri, discovering music in an unexpected way, and eventually making the leap to Nashville—selling his Jeep to chase the dream.
Keep readingReviewing Bardstown Cascadia & Rare Character Rye
Trying new bourbon releases is one of the most fun parts of being a whiskey fan—and in this Neat & Mixed episode, we dive into why the chase is worth it. We try Bardstown Bourbon Cascadia and Rare Character Rye 2026 Batch No. 1.
Keep readingShortbarrel Bourbon Flight Night
Join us for a Neat & Mixed Flight Night with Clinton Dugan, co-founder and master blender at Shortbarrel, as we taste through three pours: Shortbarrel Four Grain, Shortbarrel Toasted Small Batch, and Shortbarrel Rye 101. Clinton shares how his journey into bourbon began, the story behind Shortbarrel’s founding and how the brand got its name.
Keep readingAshland Craft on dive bar beauty queen, new collabs & her journey
Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft joins Bar Conversations to talk about her latest album dive bar beauty queen, out now, along with newly released reimagined collaborations from the project. Ashland reflects on growing up in South Carolina, where a blue-collar upbringing and strong work ethic helped shape her authentic sound.
Keep readingKentucky Bourby 2026: Bourbon, fun & a bigger mission
We sit down with Brian Helton, VP of TKO Flight Club and co-founder of the Kentucky Bourby, to break down what’s ahead for the 5th annual event in 2026.
Keep readingCelebrity Bourbons: We try Row 94 & Brothers Bond
Celebrity-backed bourbon brands are everywhere right now—but are they actually any good? We put that question to the test by tasting two high-profile releases: Row 94 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, created by country superstar Dierks Bentley in partnership with Green River Distilling Co., and Brothers Bond Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, founded by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.…
Keep readingKentucky Bourbon Festival Announces Ticket On Sale Date
Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets for the 2026 festival will go on sale April 14 with early-access for “Bourbon Insiders” on April 13. The festival will offer multiple ticket tiers, from Bourbon Taster general admission weekend passes to premium VIP experiences.
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