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We believe there’s nothing more beautiful than a woman with her bourbon and this entire blog is dedicated to our adventures, news from our branches, educational and event opportunities, and job opportunities within our industry.
Stay Hydrated During SIP Weekend: Essential Tips for Bourbon Lovers
As you finalize your plans for the SIP (Sipping In Place) weekend, don’t forget hydration! Let's dive into some essential tips to keep you hydrated and in the bourbon game all weekend long! (This post is sponsored by our corporate partner: Oasis Mobile Hydration)...
SIPosium 2024 Workshop List
Coming to SIP means you'll get to learn content that's a true bourbon enthusiasts dream. We work with all our speakers to develop content we know you'll enjoy. This year we have incredible speakers, fantastic content, and so much to geek out about. If you're new to...
Bourbon Women Announces the Trailblazing WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards Finalists
Program Recognizes Whiskey’s Extraordinary Women Across the United States Louisville, Ky. (July 15, 2024) Calling all bourbon enthusiasts and history-makers! Bourbon Women is thrilled to unveil the finalists for the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards. In...
MemberSIP Awards: Teresa Eichner
We asked for you to nominate the Bourbon Women you know doing remarkable things that show how we express our BW values in the wider world. This month we are recognizing Florida member Teresa Eichner nominated by Bourbon Women Florida Branch Ambassador, Brandi...
Bourbon & Blazers – A SIP of Service Collaboration with Dress for Success Louisville
Bourbon Women are as dedicated to elevating fellow women as we are to raising an exceptional pour. This year Bourbon Women is introducing a SIP of service to our annual SIPosium to bring action to our dedication. We're calling it Bourbon and Blazers - a nod to our...
MemberSIP Awards: Kathy Knighton
We asked for you to nominate the Bourbon Women you know doing remarkable things that show how we express our BW values in the wider world. This month we are recognizing Michigan member Kathy Knighton nominated by Bourbon Women Treasurer and Michigan Branch Ambassador,...
2024 Angels Share SIP Scholarship Winners
The Bourbon Women Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Angels Share SIP scholarships. These women, selected from the strongest pool of applicants ever, represent the change and empowerment our consumer organization is dedicated to. The Angels...
Bourbon Women Foundation Receives Scoular Community Grant in 2024
OMAHA, Nebraska (May 13, 2024) – Education and health programs for women and children will expand after three nonprofit organizations received a newly created Community Impact Grant from the Scoular Foundation. Scoular on Monday announced the recipients of the annual...
2024 WOW (Women of Whiskey) Award Nominations
Details on the Bourbon Women WOW (Women of Whiskey) awards nomination and selection process for its inaugural year.
MemberSIP Awards: Becky Yannayon
We asked for you to nominate the Bourbon Women you know doing remarkable things that show how we express our BW values in the wider world. This month we are recognizing Tennessee member Becky Yannayon of Belle Meade Winery, nominated by Cindy Turchino "Becky Yannayon...
Meet the Makers: Priscilla Spall, Food Scientist and Beverage Specialist
Priscilla Spall, Account Manager - Beverage Enzymes at IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), strode into the beverage industry and didn't look back once she found out innovation was prized. While her original path pointed towards a career in the pharma...
2024 Bourbon Women SIP Scholarship Program
Bourbon Women is more than a community of bourbon enthusiasts. We're dedicated to advancing new talent and creating professional opportunities, especially in the spirits industry. Our focus extends to enhancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring women play a pivotal...
Meet the Makers: Johanna Welter, Co-Founder/Brand Curator at Journeyman Distilling
Johanna Welter, Journeyman Distillery, Co-Founder/Brand Curator had her introduction to whiskey next to another woman drinking it, and hasn't looked back. Her background in hospitality informed the "customer-first" culture she's nurtured at Journeyman Distillery. Our...
MemberSIP Awards: Nominate Your Bourbon BFFs
Nominate Your Bourbon BFFs! Get ready to raise a glass and cheer - our Bourbon Women community is brimming with incredible members, and it's time we celebrate them in style with our brand-new MemberSIP Awards Program. Think of it as the Oscars, but for the phenomenal...
Meet the Makers: Rachel Sykes, Lead Distiller at Nashville Craft Distillery
Rachel Sykes, Lead Distiller at Nashville Craft Distillery started her path to distilling with an interest in spirits from bartending and serving, but quickly to the home brewing community as she immersed herself in the distillery world. When Nashville Craft...
Account Manager – Whiskey – Position at Go Social – F&B
Here's a job posting for those of you looking to work in the PR/Marketing side of the house with some of your favorite food and beverage brands. The link is here. Or you can email csandora@goforthbesocial.com for more information. Job description Looking for a fun,...
Bourbon Women Job Opening: Social Media Channel Manager
Bourbon Women is hiring for a part-time contract position for a social media channel manager. We are looking for someone passionate about bourbon who loves to build community and promote events and women-focused initiatives in the whiskey industry across the United...
Bitters, Bourbons and Bites Indianapolis – the Cocktails
Let's talk cocktails and bitters - two things that go deliciously with bourbon. The following cocktails were served at the Bourbon, Bitters, and Bites class in Indianapolis on Nov 29th at Gallery Pastry Bar with support from Kroger! Little Black Dress - Black...
Meet the Makers: Kristin Shirtz of Thoroughbred Spirits Group
What's it like working with brands to hone in on their brand story and design? Kristin Shirtz, Thoroughbred Spirits Group, Head of Client Services / Design Director, took a few minutes to answer some questions as to how she found herself in that career. Her company...
Not Your Pink Drink Cocktails 2023
You've made it to the page with the full recipes for the Finalists for the 2023 Not Your Pink Drink Competition sponsored by Beam Suntory! Cocktails are listed by category, then alphabetically by Cocktail Name. Finalists used a combination of Maker's Mark, Knob Creek,...
Not Your Pink Drink Finalists for 2023
Congratulations to the finalists for the Not Your Pink Drink Contest! We had submissions from across the country, but only five professionals and five amateurs were selected as finalists: Amateur Category Adina Ewaldz, Chicago Branch: Thai One On BillyJo Avy:...
WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards Winners Honored at Bourbon Women SIPosium
Bourbon Women is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards, presented in collaboration with the Bourbon Women Foundation. The awards were presented at a ceremony during the Bourbon Women SIPosium on Friday, August 25, 2023. The...
BW Launches Trailblazing WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards, the first to Honor Women’s Achievements in the Whiskey
Program Recognizes Whiskey’s Extraordinary Women Across the United States Louisville, Ky. (August 10, 2023) Bourbon Women is thrilled to unveil the esteemed finalists for the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards, presented in collaboration with the Bourbon Women...
Meet the Makers: Ellie Reed – Distiller at Kentucky Peerless
Sometimes the less predictable choice is the one that gives you joy in a career path. and Ellie Reed of Kentucky Peerless Distilling is a primary example of that. Ellie's love of boubon and distilling had a lot of do with being raised in the heart of Bourbon Country,...
How to Read a Bourbon Label Like a Pro
Learning how to read a bourbon label like a pro isn't hard - you just need to know a few tips and tricks to understand what the label is REALLY saying. It’s true - we love bourbon and many whiskies, but whiskey labels can be full of color, hype and numbers without...
Meet the Makers: Laura Walters – Head Distiller at Ironton Distillery
For Laura Walters, Head Distiller at Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse, a history of wine class was her wake-up call to move into fermentation science and her eventual role as a distiller. The vibrant craft distillation community in Colorado served as great support...
Bourbon Tasting 101: Understanding the Essentials
Welcome to the World of Bourbon and Whiskey You just started your bourbon journey, or you’re looking to upgrade your whiskey appreciation skills to be able to drink bourbon and talk about it with confidence. The first step in this is learning how to taste whiskey....
SIPosium 2023 Add-On Experience Tickets start SOON!
Add-on experience tickets for the Bourbon Women SIPosium National Conference start Wednesday, May 31 at 12 noon EST. To set up for the add-on ticket sales, the SIPosium Eventbrite ticket page will be unavailable from Tuesday May 30 at 12 noon EST to the following day...
Meet the Makers: Boss Molly Bourbon Co-Founders
Who else has started a business over bottles of bourbon and a girls' poker night? Brandi Bowles, Kate Rosante and Victoria Horn, founders of Boss Molly Bourbon hatched the idea of a bourbon brand that celebrated women without alienating men set their sights on their...
Quickstart Guide to Tasting Bourbon for Beginners
Welcome to your quick start guide to tasting bourbon and whiskey. This post shares the basics to get you started on your bourbon journey. How do you start? By tasting more bourbon! The best way to learn about and grow your bourbon knowledge is to taste thoughtfully...
WOW (Women of Whiskey) Award Nominations
Details on the Bourbon Women WOW (Women of Whiskey) awards nomination and selection process for its inaugural year.
Meet the Makers: Hannah Lowen, VP of Operations at New Riff
Hannah Lowen, VP Operations at New Riff Distilling, moved from running political nonprofits to running a distillery as their VP of Operations. We hear a bit about her journey here, and learn what a VP of Operations does (spoiler alert - a little bit of everything)....
Moms Deserve Bourbon (Women Membership)
Moms who love bourbon always need more bourbon and more friends to share the sipping experience with. This year, we're running a special to give the special moms in your life the gift of a Bourbon Women membership. Gift memberships are just $60 right now, $15 off our...
Lexington Brewing and Distilling Bourbon Job Opening
Lexington Brewing & Distilling has a full-time salary position available for a Single Barrel & Events Coordinator in Lexington Kentucky. Dave Bob Gaspar, Events and Activations manager said, " This is for an entry-level position that will come with a lot of...
Laws Whiskey House Peacock Preferred Selection #2 Available to Members
For Peacock Preferred Bottle Club Members Only: Announcing our 2nd selection of the 2023 Peacock Preferred Bottle Club, this time from Laws Whiskey House – a favorite among Bourbon Women. Now available for purchase, a limited quantity of single barrel selections from...
2023 Angels Share SIP Scholarship Winners
The Bourbon Women Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Angels Share SIP scholarships. These women, selected from the largest and strongest pool of applicants ever, represent the change and empowerment our consumer organization is dedicated to....
Meet the Maker: Claire Marin of Catskill Provisions and Pollinator Spirits
Claire Marin wears a lot of hats as Founder and Head Distiller and Beekeeper at Catskill Provision Distillery and Pollinator Spirits. One of them even includes a beekeeper's veil! Her path from publishing to distilling started in 2009 and she's gone from selling...
Sonja Hunt of ABVJobs
Sonja Hunt, Founder and CEO of ABV Jobs, started in hospitality, transitioned out, then returned with a passion for transforming the whiskey industry and using her expertise in Human Resources to facilitate diverse hiring and development of individuals. Our favorite...
Twenty Terms for Bourbon Beginners
Bourbon is a drink that has been enjoyed by people for centuries. It’s a drink that has been passed down from generation to generation, and it’s one that has stood the test of time. But if you’re new to the world of bourbon, it can be a little overwhelming. There are...
2023 SIP Scholarship Program
Updated May 5, 2023. The Angels Share SIP Scholarship Class of 2023, supported by the Bourbon Women Foundation has been announced. See the announcement here. Bourbon Women is more than just a group of women who love bourbon. We are a community that believes in paying...
Meet the Maker: Denaya Jones-Reid of DEEstilled Co, Seelbach’s and Soul Palate Podcast
Catch up with Denaya Jones-Reid, DEEstilled Owner, Seelbach's Managing Partner, Soul Palate Podcast Co-founder & Co-host in this week's Meet the Maker. From her background in bartending to her current role with Seelbach's, and her own DEEstilled mobile boutique...
BOURBON WOMEN TRIPETTE
We are so excited to invite you to join Bourbon Women, along with founder Peggy Noe Stevens, on our first ever Tripette – a curated, intimate and exclusive mini-Sip in Tennessee May 11 – 14, 2023 featuring private distillery tours, exclusive dining experiences,...
Meet the Makers: Denise Petty Tasting Room Manager of Catoctin Creek
This week we catch up with Denise Petty, Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Tasting Room Manager. Her path from fiber optics to hospitality to tasting room manager may not have been expected, but it's clear she and Catoctin and thriving in their success. Her perfect...
Best Bourbon Book List: Curated for Bourbon Women
Member's Only Resources: Your Best Bourbon Book List There are hundreds of books about bourbon and whiskey out there, but these are the books we come back to again and again. We asked leaders and members what books they loved as reference books to learn about whiskey...
Bourbon Women Book List: The Best Bourbon Books for your Bookshelf
There are hundreds of books about bourbon and whiskey out there, but these are the books we come back to again and again. We asked leaders and members what books they loved as reference books to learn about whiskey and bourbon culture. Enjoy! History and...
Meet the Maker: Kate Douglas, distiller at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co
Kate Douglas, distiller at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co got her introduction to distilling when started as an intern at Old Elk Distillery. With her degree in Fermentation Scient and Technology from Colorado State University, she gets to distill, blend, promote and...
Meet the Makers: Creola Dickerson, Lead Single Barrel Ambassador of New Riff
Hear from Creola Dickerson, Lead Single Barrel Ambassador, New Riff Distilling in this week's Meet the Makers to find out more about how she got into the industry, her experience at New Riff and her excitement about how the industry is changing and where it's...
Buzzard’s Roost Southeast Sales Manager Position Opening
Hot off the press: Southeast Sales Manager position is opening at Buzzard's Roost. Buzzard’s Roost Spirits, LLC, headquartered in Louisville, KY is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast US. This is a remote position, and the desired location is the...
Meet the Makers: Jennifer Cissell of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Meet Jennifer Cissell, Vice President of Operations and Administration for Kentucky Bourbon Festival. She plans and executes one of the largest whiskey festivals in the country (and that's saying something). Learn how she went from tour guide at Beam to her current...
Meet the Makers: Barbara O’Connor of Hermitage Farm
Hermitage Farm in Oldham County, Kentucky, may be one of the few places in the country you can sip bourbon in a horse barn. And Barbara O'Connor, Director of Tours and Tastings of Hermitage Farm brings bourbon to new drinkers on a daily basis. In this Meet the Makers,...
Meet the Makers: April Gray of The Bourbonaire
This time on Meet the Makers, we talk to April Gray, who took over The Bourbonaire Group in St. Louis after her husband passed away in 2020, continuing his legacy and also supporting the education and connection between new bourbon drinkers throughout the city. Rather...
Meet with Makers: Wendy Peveich, Whiskey Review Podcaster and Consultant
We're talking with Wendy Peveich, whiskey review podcaster (at 51 and proof podcast) and consultant out of Columbus, Ohio for this week's Meet the Makers. She's known for her exacting palate and her ability to describe the merits of the whiskies she's sipping to make...
2022 Not Your Pink Drink Winners
Bourbon Women is pleased to announce the winners of the Not Your Pink Drink contest held on November 10, 2022, in Louisville, KY. This event, sponsored by Beam-Suntory's James B. Beam Distilling Co and Maker's Mark showed the attendees the expertise and beautiful...
Meet the Makers: Connie Baker, CEO, Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Marble Distilling Co.
Connie Baker, Co-Founder, CEO, and Head Distiller at Marble Distilling Co in Carbondale wears a lot of hats at her Colorado distillery, but one thing always shines through, her fierce dedication to sustainability and educating others in the craft and heritage spirits...
2022 Not Your Pink Drink Finalists Announced
Bourbon Women is thrilled to announce the finalists competing in Louisville, KY for the title of best Amateur and Professional Not Your Pink Drink Cocktail on Nov 10th. Tickets for the in-person cocktail contest sponsored by Beam-Suntory's James B. Beam Distilling Co...
Jennifer Brandt, Master Blender of Luca Mariano Distillery
Like so many women, Jennifer Brandt's journey in the whiskey industry just fell into place, and it all started with a Strawberry Bourbon Iced Tea. She's currently Master Blender for Luca Mariano Distillery and and she discussed with Bourbon Women the importance of...
Willett Distillery Job Openings: Distillery Operator, Barrel Captain and Whiskey Host
UPDATE: These positions have all been filled. Three Open Positions at Willett Distillery are available at the lovely Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Long-time board member, and current Bourbon Women Foundation Board Member Brittany Allison has forwarded...
Meet the Makers: Courtney Sandora, Go Social Owner
Leading a spirits-focused communications company sounds like a dream job, but originally journalism major Courtney Sandora chose PR over a position at Reuters for a better salary in New York. She never looked back. Today she owns and runs Go Social, a communication,...
Not Your Pink Drink Cocktail Contest 2022
Get your shakers ready to win the bourbon cocktail contest of the year, the Bourbon Women Not Your Pink Drink Cocktail Competition! We've been getting questions about our Not Your Pink Drink contest and it's BACK and sponsored by our friends at Beam Suntory! We're...
Meet the Makers: Lauren Riggleman, Master Distiller of Silverback Distillery
In this week's Meet the Makers, Lauren Riggleman, Master Distiller at Silverback Distillery discusses her whisky education in Scotland and what it's like working for a small family operation where she has to wear many hats and fulfill many roles to succeed. BW: Tell...
Job Posting: Master Blender at Three Notch’d Distillery
Please contact Angela Carrodeguas, HR Director, for more information or to apply: email: angela@threenb.com Phone: 305-301-9166 Job Title: Master Blender Compensation Type: Salaried Exempt Direct Report: Chief Executive Officer Job Summary: The role of our Master...
Meet the Makers: Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea of Jackson McCrea Whiskey
Both Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea had known one another as wine entrepreneurs and entertainment industry producers before a revelation over an Old Fashioned: they both enjoyed whiskey and had long thought of creating a whiskey brand. The two Co-Founders of...
Meet the Makers: Tia Edwards, Co-Founder of Fresh Bourbon
Tia Edwards, Co-Founder of Fresh Bourbon discovered there was no one bourbon to start a bourbon journey and decided to create one, and to create more acceptance of drinking your bourbon however you like it! BW: Tell us about how you got started on your path to...
Meet the Makers: The Bourbon Bohemian – Ramona Jackson
For Ramona Jackson, the Bourbon Bohemian, the interplay of whiskey flavors with cocktail elements is a palate to paint with, and her cocktail business thrives with unusual and compelling flavor combinations. Read more about her journey as the Bourbon Bohemian below....
Meet the Makers: Jill Kuehler of Freeland Spirits
In this week’s Meet the Makers we talk to Jill Kuehler, Founder and CEO of Freeland Spirits in Portland started in 2017. Freeland Spirits is dedicated to hiring diverse employees and understands the strength and resilience that builds into any company. We talked with...
Whiskey Brunch Cocktails are a Girl’s Best Friend!
Brunch doesn't have to be all bloody marys and mimosas! Reach for the whiskey instead fo celebrate brunch with girlfriends. At Captains Quarters in Louisville, the Kentucky Branch met to learn a little about whiskey and a little about brunch cocktails. With three...
Meet the Makers: Abisola Abidemi, Founder of Abisola Whiskey
Abisola Abidemi, founder of Abisola Whiskey, made her first whiskey sales just shy of a year ago, May 10, 2021, after starting her journey to her own whiskey brand a year before. Find out a little about how her passion for whiskey led her to start a whiskey brand with...
Meet the Makers: Molly Troupe: Master Distiller at Freeland Spirits
We talked with Molly Troupe, Master Distiller, and partner at Freeland Spirits in Portland, Oregon about her role at the woman-led and run distillery that’s putting women first both in their company and as their mission within the spirits and beverage community. As...
Meet the Makers: Shaylyn Gammon, Whiskey Director at Blue Run Spirits
Shaylyn Gammon, recently named Whiskey Director for Blue Run spirits, has moved from working with one whiskey legend (Jimmy Russell at Wild Turkey) to another (Jim Rutledge at Blue Run Spirits), and her new role as Whiskey Director at Blue Run soun ds like every...
Meet The Makers: Kings County NY Market Specialist Jennifer Blair
Kings County NY Market Specialist Jennifer Blair leverages her loves of both nightlife and theater to predict whiskey market changes.
Last Chance for Buzzard’s Roost Rare Bottle Raffle
UPDATE 3/29/22: Last chance to win a rare bottle of Buzzard's Roost 15 year old whiskey! These ultra rare bottles are select whiskey donated to Bourbon Women to support our Bourbon Women Foundation. Purchase your raffle ticket here:...
Meet The Makers: Raise A Dram Founder Marcy Rudershausen
Marcy Rudershausen is more than just the first and only woman to become a Master of Scotch, she’s also a two-decade spirits industry veteran.
Meet The Makers: 3 Floyds Distilling Vice President + Head Distiller Abby Titcomb
Abby Titcomb’s degree in art history went a long way toward setting expectations in a career in distilled spritis.
Meet The Makers: Kings County Distillery Visitor Experience Manager Kelci Koonce
Kelci Koonce can trace her lineage back to moonshiners, but working in the legal spirits industry only recently landed on her radar.
Meet The Makers: George Dickel General Manager And Distiller Nicole Austin
Nicole Austin worked at several distilleries before becoming the general manager and distiller at George Dickel.
Meet The Makers: Three Chord Barrel Program Manager Laura Webb
Though Laura Webb spent most of her life in Bardstown, Kentucky, working in the Bourbon industry wasn’t always on her radar.
Meet The Makers: Widow Jane President & Head Distiller Lisa Wicker
Lisa Wicker has had a dynamic career in beverage alcohol. She grew up in Indiana and always seemed to have some science experiment bubbling in her grandmother's sauerkraut crock. Little did she know she would eventually find her career path first in winemaking and...
Meet The Makers: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Program Associate Susannah Hubler
Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Program Associate Susannah Hubler may have a science background, but she loves teaching consumers about whiskey.
Meet The Makers: Wild Turkey Visitor Center Coordinator Katrina Egbert
Katrina Egbert was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2019 after more than 30 years with Wild Turkey, often being credited as Jimmy Russell's right-hand. BW: How did you end up working in the Kentucky Bourbon industry? KE: Lawrenceburg, KY where Wild...
Meet The Makers: Beam-Suntory Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Victoria Russell
Victoria Russell is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Beam-Suntory, parent company of Jim Beam Whiskey.
Meet The Makers: Spirit Works Distillery Co-Founder Ashby Marshall
When Ashby Marshall co-founded Spirit Works Distillery right in the heart of Sonoma wine country, it was after a lifetime love of whiskey.
Meet The Makers: Great Wagon Road Distiller Michelle Piechowicz
The road to becoming a distiller isn't always a straight one, and it can start just about anywhere. In the cast of Great Wagon Road Distiller Michelle Piechowicz, the road started with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science. BW: How do you use your background in...
Meet the Makers: LA Spirits Awards Co-Founder Nicolette Teo
After a career as a three-time Olympic swimmer in her native Singapore, Nicolette Teo pivoted to a career in wine and spirits. This career included a stint as the Managing Director of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) from 2015 to 2018 before she...
Meet The Makers: Blaize & Brooks Founder Cara Osborne
A bout of homesickness and a reading of Fred Minnick's Whiskey Women led Bourbon Women member Cara Osborne to create her own whiskey brand, Blaize & Brooks. BW: What led you to the decision to start your own whiskey brand? CO: In November of 2019, I read Fred...
Meet The Makers: Catoctin Creek Master Distiller Rebecca Harris
Rebecca Harris had a background as a chemical engineer when her husband and business partner, Scott, came up with the idea of opening a distillery. Eventually Catoctin Creek was born and the rest is history! BW: How did you find yourself owning a distillery and...
Warm Cocktail Recipes
It's time to sit by the fire with a book and a warm drink! Whiskey is a lot more versatile than most people imagine. Warm drinks tend to do really well with a little added whiskey, whether that's in your apple cider, cherry cider, hot cocoa, tea, or even your holiday...
Meet The Makers: Sonoma Distilling Production Operator Roxanne Tiburolobo
Roxanne Tiburolobo (he/they) is the Distillery Production Operator at Sonoma Distilling Co, whose background in forensic pathology led to a career first in brewing and later in distilling, a career path he began back in 2013 when California had just changed the laws...
Bourbon Women Holiday Gift Guide
The Bourbon Women Association has a lot of options when it comes to holiday gifts! Aside from Bourbon Women apparel, which will show your Bourbon Women colors everywhere you go, there are books, bar tools, and more - something to please every Bourbon lover in your...
Meet The Makers: Reservoir Distillery Education Director Shelley Sackier
Shelley Sackier is a writer of novels on top of being a whiskey educator at Virginia's Reservoir Distillery. Her passion for whiskey was ignited on a trip to Scotland, and these days she is passionate not only about educating consumers about whiskey, but also about...
Whiskey Punch Recipes
Offering cocktails to guests in your home may be second nature by now, but what if you want to enjoy your own party? Punches are a great way to ensure your guests get a perfect cocktail every time while at the same time you aren't making individual cocktails all day...
Meet The Makers: Uncle Nearest Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler
Victoria Eady Butler is a force of nature in the whiskey blending world. A descendant of Nearest Green, Butler had barely retired from her decades-long career in law enforcement before embarking on her new passion project, blending whiskey for the Uncle Nearest brand....
Bourbon Books For The Beginner
With so many options available for Bourbon books, it can be daunting to figure out where to start in your Bourbon education. Podcasts, websites, and magazines are full of more information than you could ever possibly digest, and it's important to have a broader...
Meet The Makers: Big Nose Kate Co-Founder Melissa Heim
Melissa Heim was distilling at Rogue Spirits back in 2008. Her whiskey journey didn't stop there, and today she is co-Founder and Master Blender of Big Nose Kate Western Whiskey. BW: I love what you said on your LinkedIn profile about believing in potential over...
Planning A Bourbonism Trip To Louisville
Welcome To Bourbonism Louisville is the epicenter of Bourbon. It's easy to get flights into Louisville and if you are driving there are three interstates that will lead you to the Bourbon City. Once you get here, there are numerous distilleries just in downtown...
Meet The Makers: Bardstown Bourbon Co Quality Control Chemist Meghan Mattingly
Can a childhood passion for forensic chemistry lead to a career in the Bourbon industry? That's exactly how it happened for Bardstown Bourbon Company Quality Control Chemist Meghan Mattingly! BW: How did you first become interested in chemistry? MM: Becoming...
2021 NYPD Finalist Cocktail Recipes: Roots & Shoots
Mara Hartings is the leading bartender for Bardstown Bourbon Company. Roots & Shoots 1 1/2 oz Rabbit Hole Cavehill 1 oz Angelica Tea 1/4 Ginger Rich Syrup Garnish with Grapefruit peel Ginger Rich Syrup: Juice the ginger, add 3 times that weight of water. Divide...
Meet The Makers: Reservoir Head Distiller Mary Allison
There are a surprising number of theater majors in the whiskey business. We recently caught up with one of them, Mary Allison, who is the Head Distiller at Virginia's Reservoir Distillery. BW: At what point did you decide to become a distiller? MA: I do not think...
2021 NYPD Finalist Cocktail Recipes: Stone Cold Churchill
Jennifer Brian is the Founder of Make & Muddle, a company that specializes in cocktail mixers and education. Stone Cold Churchill 1.5 oz Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye 1.5 oz Rabbit Hole Heigold Bourbon 0.5 oz Make & Muddle Spiced Cherry Vanilla Syrup 0.5 oz...
Meet The Makers: Rex Whiskey CEO Chaunci King
Chaunci King is the Founder and CEO of Royalty Spirits, which includes a line of CBD cocktail mixers, Miru Vodka, and Rex Whiskey, a rye whiskey aged in Bordeaux and Burgundy wine barrels from the Pacific Northwest. She can best be described as a "serial...
2021 NYPD Finalist Cocktail Recipes: Sherry Cherry Bang Bang
Jessica Sarama is a bartender at Murphy's Pub in Cinncinnati who participated in our 2021 Not Your Pink Drink cocktail competition at Rabbit Hole Distillery. Her Sherry Cherry Band Bang was a hit! Sherry Cherry Bang Bang 2 ounces Rabbit Hole Dareringer Sherry Cask...
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