Our Mission
Building a community of spirited women one sip at a time.
Our Values
Connected Community: We foster deep connections and a sense of belonging, where every woman feels seen, heard, and supported.
Empowering Growth: We provide a nurturing space that encourages women to pursue their passions and aspirations.
Diverse Inclusion: We welcome and celebrate every woman, creating a colorful tapestry of unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Celebratory Joy: We infuse every joyful moment with laughter and fun, celebrating each other’s achievements and spreading joy.
Inspiring Recognition: We passionately honor and support women’s remarkable contributions to their communities and the world.
From one Bourbon Woman to another,
It was more of a pent-up feeling. Knowing for my entire life that I watched women enjoying bourbon, yet the industry did not recognize this market. As a Master Bourbon Taster it felt awkward to me, conducting tasting programs around the world where women sat in the back of the room and only asked questions afterwards. Working both inside and outside of the industry, a quest began to design the perfect platform to start the conversation with women, not a commercial sales pitch and advance their interest in spirits. And that is exactly what we did. We first reached out to YOU to start the conversation. And, we thank you. Read More…
Leadership
Carol Otto
Chair | Michigan
Takes Her Bourbon
On the rocks
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
On an airplane, a Harley Davidson, or a golf course
Kim Rice
Vice Chair | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
Any way it’s being served!!
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
making sure the food supply is safe, supporting her favorite charity, gardening, enjoying her backyard with her four legged and two legged family!
Shauneille Peoples
Secretary | Washington, DC
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat (most of the time)
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
In her favorite cigar lounge with a cigar and bourbon, contemplating on the next best vacation.
Margaret Horlander
Past Chair | Treasurer | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
I love a well-made sour or old fashioned, but will take my bourbon however I can get it.
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Hosting dinner parties (when there isn’t a pandemic in town!)
Amy Bloomhuff
Director | NKY/Cincy
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat, On a Rock, or in a Classic Cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Black Manhattan Up.
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Spending time with family and friends, attending a wine tasting, or planning her next trip.
Sarah Bryant
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
One large rock 😉
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
I love being outside when the weather permits. A good run or a bike ride.
Carrie Coe
Director | Indiana
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat to start, then adds some ice to dilute and savor slowly. She also loves classic cocktails
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
She’s baking treats to share, reading, or playing tennis!
Deb Copeland
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat, occasionally rocks, with two cubes plus twist of lemon. My cocktail is a Manhattan
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
In the garden, reading, golf
Erica Fields
Director | Kentucky                  Â
Takes Her Bourbon
On the rocks. Her favorite cocktail is a Manhattan, up.
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Being active in the theatre and arts scene in Louisville
Nicole Fitzpatrick
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
with a splash of sweet tea and an orange slice
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Reading a good book or a magazine, exploring new happenings in Louisville or any city – love to travel, and spending time with family & friends.
Eulalia House
Director | Illinois
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat, but won’t say no to on the rocks or in a cocktail
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Reading
Dana D. Miller
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon: Neat or however someone serves it to me.
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her: Crocheting, watching sports, reading.
Stacy Pritchard
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
Any way she can get it,
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Working on planning the next upcoming Ky Bourbon Festival
Melissa Richards-Person
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
With a beautifully molded rock
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Discovering and talking about new bands and planning for her next concert or music festival; reading about music or food and cooking or baking things that do or do not pair with bourbon!
Trina Summers
Director | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat, on ice, or in a Manhattan straight up
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Enjoying the outdoors, camping, hiking, boating, and gardening
Peggy Noe Stevens
Founder & Chair Emeritus | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
On the rocks with one big ice cube, or a Black Manhattan always UP!
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Creating culinary magic in the kitchen and gardening
Susan Reigler
Advisory Board Member, Past President | Kentucky
Takes Her Bourbon
Neat, with a rock, in a cocktail. Depends on the bourbon!
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Playing one of my brass instruments or reading.
Sydney Ferrara
Staff
Communications Manager | Pennsylvania
Takes Her Bourbon: With some ice to dilute and enjoy slowly! She also enjoys an old fashioned and whiskey sour.
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her:Â Attending fun events and enjoying local coffee shops/restaurants in Philadelphia.
Emily Rhoades
Staff
Branch and Membership Manager | Colorado
Takes Her Bourbon
When Not Sipping, You’ll Find Her
Want to Start a Branch?
Want to bring Bourbon Women to your city? Our Branch Ambassadors donate time, event planning skills & their networks to start a branch in their city.
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