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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.
Meet The Makers: Nearest And Jack Apprentice Tracie Franklin
Tracie Franklin’s path included encouragement from Dave Pickerell.
Spectrum News: “Bourbon Women” Celebrates 10 Years, New Leader
BY DAVID GUILDFORD KENTUCKY PUBLISHED 7:53 PM ET JAN. 22, 2021 KENTUCKY — In what has sometimes appeared as a boys club throughout history, the realm of bourbon aficionados is actually teeming with accomplished women. So says the incoming president of Bourbon Women....
Chili Pepper Mint Julep
This unique chili pepper riff on the Mint Julep combines the spiciness of poblano peppers with the refreshing aromas of mint and the cool feel of bourbon on ice. The chili pepper Mint Julep is a summer tipple with enough heat to keep you sipping in the summer heat all evening long.
Meet The Makers: Wild Turkey Brand Ambassador Joann Street
When Jimmy Russell’s Granddaughter, Joann Street, visited The Buddha of Bourbon at a trade show, she knew she wanted to join the family business.
Great Grains: What A Mash Bill Means For A Whiskey
Bourbon expert Susan Reigler teaches us the basics of mash bills in whiskey.
Founder Peggy Noe Stevens Featured On VinePair
words: VINEPAIR STAFF illustration: DANIELLE GRINBERG In this episode of “End of Day Drinks,” Peggy Noe Stevens discusses her organization Bourbon Women and what the bourbon industry needs to do to promote inclusion. After becoming the world’s first female master...
Meet The Makers: Assistant Distiller Stephanie Batty At New Riff
When Stephanie Batty first joined the team at New Riff it was to do event planning. She quickly realized she wanted to make whiskey.
Our New President, Maggie Kimberl, Featured in Louisville Business First
By Sarah Shadburne – Reporter , Louisville Business First Jan 14, 2021 Updated Jan 14, 2021, 10:27am EST Maggie Kimberl, a content editor with American Whiskey Magazine, has been selected as the new president of the Bourbon Women Association, she said. Kimberl began...
Welcome Members! This Is Your Space.
Welcome to the members-only content area of the Bourbon Women community blog!
We created this area as a benefit to our members. It will contain cocktail recipes, food pairing suggestions, and more, all carefully crafted or curated by Heather Wibbels, our Chair of the Board of Directors, also known as The Cocktail Contessa.
Meet The Makers: Master Distiller Alex Castle Of Old Dominick
Old Dominick Master Distiller Alex Castle grew up with dreams of working in distilling, even before she’d experienced beverage alcohol herself.
Bourbon Women & KDA Celebrate Groundbreaking Industry Champion
Christy Trout Van Tatenhove, Special Counsel to Kentucky’s Speaker of the House, received the seventh annual “Lois Mateus Networking Award” this week in honor of her distinguished contributions to Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and spirits industry. Bourbon Women...
Bourbon Women 3-Day Digital Conference: August 20-22
We are kicking off Women's Equality Week with a 3-day FREE digital conference - August 20-22! A top-shelf collection of spirits education right at your fingertips! This first ever and distinctively curated online series will keep you sipping with fellow Bourbon Women...
Bourbon Women Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council
Bourbon Women share in the grief and sorrow of the deaths of black Americans including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others who came before them. As an organization, we are actively seeking ways to improve inclusivity and elevate women of color, who have long...
NEW – Bourbon Women Face Masks
Express yourself with a unique face mask from Bourbon Women! Hand crafted by a local artisan, these masks will be the hit of EVERY social (distancing) gathering! Light weight burgundy cotton fabric with elastic ear bands. Bourbon Women logo and quote printed in white....
Bourbon Women Book Picks & Sips
Bourbon Women featured in a recent article on AlcoholProfessor.com - May 14, 2020 MIX UP A DRINK AND FIND A COMFY SPOT FOR A LITERARY SIPPING ESCAPE Sure, the consumption of alcohol in the home has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but do you know what else is...
Atlanta Branch Kick-off
Bourbon Women's newest Branch is celebrating its kickoff during Valentine's Day Weeked with a special event at ASW Distillery’s newest venture – The Exchange! Come share your love of bourbon with other like-minded Atlantians with a private tasting and light nibbles....
Michigan Branch Kick Off
The Michigan Branch of Bourbon Women is hosting their Kickoff event on January 26 at Charlie’s Still on Main, Milford Charter Township, Michigan. Branch Ambassador Carol Otto has lined up Beam Suntory, Markers Mark, Three Chord Bourbon and the Traverse City Whiskey...
North Carolina Branch Gearing Up
The North Carolina Branch of Bourbon Women will start hosting events in 2020. Branch Ambassadors Brenna Booker-Rouse, Christina Newcomb and Vienna Barger are working together to bring events to Piedmont Region. They are also encouraging their close neighbors in...
Bourbon Women Gift Membership
Is there a special bourbon loving woman in your life that would appreciate a Bourbon Women membership? Valentine’s Day is coming up and what could be more romantic than sharing a special bottle of bourbon and giving a membership in the nation’s only network for women...
Have a Spirited New Year’s Eve
The Roaring ‘20s are upon us and we have a feeling it is going to be a spirited New Year’s Eve — and by that, we mean bourbon! Nicole Stipp, Bourbon Women board member and co-owner of Trouble Bar in Louisville, Ky., shares some ideas for ringing in the new decade with...
Bourbon Women NEW Online Store
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Bourbon Women online store featuring our beautiful collection of apparel and home bar items. No matter where you sip your Bourbon, we'll help you do it in style! Click here to start shopping!
2019 Not Your Pink Drink Contest!
Announcing our annual cocktail contest, Not Your Pink Drink!
Our 2019 Bourbon Affair Opening Dinner
Check out photos from our recent dinner event at Ashbourne Farms.
SIP 2019: Member Discount
Are you an active member of Bourbon Women? Did you already know that your membership unlocks a very special discount for SIP 2019?! Active members will receive a $70 discount to full weekend tickets for SIP 2019. Please click here for instructions on unlocking your...
Visitor Center Bartender
[Bartender] Jeptha Creed Position Description: Jeptha Creed Distillery is looking for an experienced bartender for a part time position. J.C. bartenders will boost visitors experience at the bar, make suggestions for purchases and help create a memorable experience...
Assistant Distiller, Jeptha Creed
Jeptha Creed is hiring an Assistant Distiller
Event Coordinator – Logan Street Market
[Event Coordinator] Logan Street Market Position Description: The Event Coordinator will market, sell, and organize events in the various venues within the Market and at occasional offsite locations. Onsite locations include The Market Kitchen, the Community Stage,...
How-To: Using Our New Member Portal
Since our founding, we have striven to provide you with excellent events, adventures with bourbon & community with incredible folks throughout the industry. Please read below on how to make sure your membership is up to date. Check your membership status as soon...
Our Members Get Great Discounts with our Corporate Partners!
Our Partners help us bring you the best programming & inspiring events. Below are some of the discounts our Partners provide as an added benefit to Bourbon Women members! Art Eatables Bourbon Chocolates: We partnered with Art Eatables to create a special...
Professional Presence: An Inspiring Interview with our Founder, Peggy Noe Stevens
Adapted from a November 2018 Interview with Babes Who Hustle, our Founder, Peggy Noe Stevens shares some crucial career and life advice for women in the bourbon industry, or women who love bourbon! How would you say being a woman in your role has affected your...
Dessert In A Glass: Between the Sheets
Nutella + Whiskey = Heaven. Whether you make this one for a night out with the girls, or a romantic evening, you’ll love having a little extra chocolate sauce for whatever is on your menu for dessert. Besides, it’s a good reason to buy that jar of Nutella to have around the house in case of emergency.
Summer Travels, Made Fun: Suitcase Sazerac
Suitcase Sazerac 1 large Peychaud’s sugar cube (recipe below) 2 oz bourbon or rye 1 - 3 spritzes absinthe from an travel spray bottle Directions: Place the sugar cubes in the bottom of an old fashioned glass. Add just a splash of water & mix until the cube is...
The Bitter Manhattan: Dark Side
The Dark Side 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey (95 - 110 proof) .25 oz Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth .75 oz Amaro Averna 8 drops Woodford Reserve’s Sorghum & Sassafras Bitters 4 drops Bittermans Elamakule Tiki Bitters Garnish: Lemon Peel & Cocktail Cherry speer...
Bourbon Women in Garden & Gun: Should Bourbon Be Cask Finished?
Recently, the founder of Bourbon Women, Peggy Noe Stevens, appeared in Garden & Gun magazine to talk about cask finished bourbons. Some excerpts follow & the full article link can be found at the bottom of the piece. “It’s like a chef creating a great...
Bourbon Women Does NOLA
In March earlier this year, we headed down to the Big Easy for a smashing weekend and to enjoy the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. We had a special VIP lounge for Bourbon Women members who were in New Orleans and hosted a special panel discussion with female Master...
Bourbon Women Launches Texas Branch!
We are so excited to announce the expansion of Bourbon Women into Texas! Big thanks are in order towards Hope Parkinson and Samantha Olvera-Moreno of Garrison Brothers Distillery for leading the new chapter. “I’m incredibly excited to bring a branch of the prestigious...
Bartender & Experience Creator
Matson&Gilman seeks warm, friendly folks to staff their tasting room & event space expansion in Shelby Park!
Convention Sales Assistant
[Convention Sales Assistant] Louisville Tourism Position Description: The Sales Administrative Assistant works with all areas of the Convention Development Department. Good communication skills, both written and oral are necessary. An understanding of sales methods,...
Banquets Captain
Banquet Captain The Seelbach Hilton Hotel Position Description: The Banquet Captain will assist the Banquet Manager in the training and directing of the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities in order to ensure a successful function and repeat business....
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