We’re mixing things up every week! From our Reviews (both neat & mixed) to our Flight Nights and We’ve Got Questions series, you won’t want to miss the fun!
What’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.
Reviewing 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.
Southern 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.
Reviewing 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.
Shortbarrel 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.
Kentucky 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.
Celebrity 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.…
What’s New at Bourbon on the Banks 2026
Get an inside look at Bourbon on the Banks 2026, happening this October in Frankfort. We chat with Diane Strong and Rene True to preview this year’s upgrades, including the new Special Access Ticket experience, expanded educational sessions with Bourbon Women, and what folks can expect during the event.
Kentucky Senator Bourbon Flight Night with Damon & Andre
We’re joined by Damon Thayer and Andre Regard, the co-founders of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, for this Flight Night to taste through three expressions: Kentucky Senator Release 6: John Edwards, Louisiana Senator Release 1: Huey Long, and Kentucky Senator Release 7: Jim Bunning Liquor Barn Single Barrel.
Buzzard’s Roost Flight Night with Jason Brauner
We’re joined by Jason Brauner, co-founder and master blender of Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey, for a Neat & Mixed Flight Night where we taste through four expressions from the brand: Signature Double Oak, Four Grain Double Oak, Bottled-in-Bond, and Fred Minnick’s Club Marzipan Single Barrel Pick.
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