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6 Cocktails With Flavors of Yuzu

6 Cocktails With Flavors of Yuzu

These unique citrusy drinks with flavors of yuzu will brighten summer sipping.

Featured, CocktailsKelly MagyaricsJuly 1, 2020cocktails, yuzu, liqueur, lemon, vodka, flavored vodka, gin, tequila, mixers, recipes, summerComment

A Historic Spirit Gets a Modern Twist

A Historic Spirit Gets a Modern Twist

How American amaro makers are putting their own spin on the classic liqueur.

Featured, SpiritsJames ReddicliffeJune 29, 2020covid, new york international spirits competition, liqueurComment

Inside the Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniels Partnership to Diversify the Spirits Industry

Uncle Nearest’s Fawn Weaver and Jack Daniel’s Matt Blevins discuss initiative to advance the whiskey industry

Featured, News, SpiritsGabrielle PharmsJune 26, 2020covid, profileComment

Mezcal and Mexican Whiskey You'll Want in Your Flask This Summer

Mezcal and Mexican Whiskey You'll Want in Your Flask This Summer

These Mexican spirits will delight the geeks and intrigue the newbies

Featured, SpiritsAmanda SchusterJune 24, 2020whiskey, review, mezcalComment

Best Tequilas To Mix In Your Favorite Classic Cocktails

Best Tequilas To Mix In Your Favorite Classic Cocktails

To make these 9 cocktails, match the ingredients with the right tequila

Featured, CocktailsAmanda GabrieleJune 23, 2020cocktails, tequila, agaveComment

Professor Spotlight: Kevin Gibson

Get to know our Louisville beer writer!

Featured, BeerAmanda SchusterJune 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, new york international beer competition, ale, lager, chili beer, imperial stout, beer review, profileComment

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Beer that helps provide lifesaving supplies for healthcare workers—it’s even better than clapping!

Featured, BeerPhil GalewitzJune 18, 2020covid, beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Quench your thirst during fresh-air pursuits with these 11 packable potables.

Cocktails, Beer, Wine, FeaturedKelly MagyaricsJune 17, 2020new york international spirits competition, bourbon, whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, cachaca, chardonnay, mourvedre, syrah, merlot, to goComment

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Authentic European-style cider in the heart of bourbon country

Featured, BeerSara HavensJune 15, 2020cider, apple cider, new york international cider competitionComment

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin

A classic London dry-styled gin from an unlikely collaboration

Featured, SpiritsTony SachsJune 12, 2020gin, reviewComment

Choose Your Own Sipping Adventure With These Three Summery Cocktails

Choose Your Own Sipping Adventure With These Three Summery Cocktails

These cocktails are easily adaptable to suit your pantry, and your palate

Cocktails, FeaturedAmanda SchusterJune 11, 2020cocktails, strawberry, gin, tequila, rum, whiskey, 101Comment

Behind the Booze: Samara Rivers of Black Bourbon Society

Through a shared love of whiskey, Black Bourbon Society promotes inclusivity and positive brand messaging

Featured, SpiritsMaggie KimberlJune 9, 2020bourbon, covid, profileComment

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Different types of grilling require different styles of beer

Beer, FeaturedEm SauterJune 5, 2020beer, beer pairing, craft beer, microbrewery, bbq, wheat beer, apa, pale ale, ale, light beer, session beer, new york international beer competitionComment

Buried Bourbon

Buried Bourbon

From Beam to Pappy to Weller, many bourbon legends can be found in this Louisville cemetery

Featured, Spirits, TravelSara HavensJune 1, 2020bourbon, history, travelComment

12 Inspired Takes on the Sour Cocktail

12 Inspired Takes on the Sour Cocktail

All you need is citrus + sweet + booze to make one of the world’s most riffable cocktails

Featured, CocktailsKelly MagyaricsMay 27, 2020cocktails, berlin international spirits competition, bourbon, whiskey, tequila, gin, london dry gin, peach, pisco, rum, sparkling wine, new york international spirits competition, upComment

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Tasting King Reaper and Where It’s At - a pair of double IPAs from 18th Street Brewery

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMay 26, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, ipa, india pale ale, ale, hopsComment

Rosé For Every Shade of You

Rosé For Every Shade of You

A pink wine for every mood (not just every food)

Featured, WineAmanda SchusterMay 22, 2020wine, sancerre, rioja, sparkling wine, malbec, rose, 101Comment

Boozy Book Review: Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?

Boozy Book Review: Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?

An illustrious pair of bourbon authorities share tips for Kentucky style entertaining with historical inspiration

Featured, Spirits, Review, EntertainingMaggie KimberlMay 20, 2020bourbon, whiskey, bookComment

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Caorunn Gin

Tony's (Mostly) Whisky Corner: Caorunn Gin

Giving traditional gins a… Caorunn… for the money

Featured, Spirits, ReviewTony SachsMay 18, 2020cocktails, gin, new york international spirits competitionComment

Professor Spotlight: Kelly Magyarics

Professor Spotlight: Kelly Magyarics

Get to know one of our most traveled professors!

Featured, Cocktails, WineAmanda SchusterMay 15, 2020cocktails, wine, wine educationComment