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Simon Hunt has worked for major brands across the spirits industry and he's now the CEO of Catalyst Spirits, which is behind Howler Head Whiskey. Howler Head Whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Green River Distillery with natural banana flavor. Simon talks (3:10 mark) about how he got into the business, how he ended up working with Howler Head, why their whiskey is different from others li...

We welcome in Tim Piersant (2:50 mark), co-founder/CEO of Chattanooga Whiskey, for the latest stop on our Road Trip Series. He talks about how he got into whiskey, why Chattanooga, working to get Tennessee distilling laws changed, creating their recipe, adding new products to their line-up, their distilling crew, places to visit in Chattanooga and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Mason,...

We welcome in Taylor Diaz and Nooch Saeedi (3:00 mark), of Kyros Brewing in Louisville, for our Q&A. They talk about how Kyros Brewing came to be, working together as friends/couples, the name Kyros, their location, leaning into a family-friendly vibe, what's next and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Country Boy Brewing is opening a new taproom in downtown Louisville at the Falls Cit...

We welcome in Kristen and Justin Matthews (3:05 mark), co-owners of Eridanus Brewing in Russell, Ky., for our Q&A. They talk about how Eridanus Brewing came to be, home brewing beer and tea, creating a tea and beer taproom, finding their location in Russell, renovating a historic train depot, the meaning behind their name, what folks can expect when visiting, what's next and more. What's Pouri...

We welcome in Chris Williams (3:05 mark), chef/pitmaster/owner of Four Pegs Smokehouse & Bar in Louisville, for our Q&A. He talks about his role at the restaurant, when he got into cooking and barbecue, starting the Cafe 502 food truck, buying Four Pegs, putting his spin on the restaurant, what folks can expect, The Greatest burger challenge and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): T...

We welcome in Jimmy Longbottom (3:05 mark), founder/duck whisperer of Longbottom Bird Ranch, as part of our Road Trip 2023 Series. He talks about how started raising domestic ducks, how he learned about people abandoning pet ducks, the biggest difference between wild and domestic ducks, what folks should know about raising ducks, how the Birds & Brews Tour got started, what folks can expect on...

We welcome in Kevin Patterson (2:50 mark), cicerone/national beer judge and manager for The Beer Trappe Craft Beer Store & Bar in Lexington, for our Q&A. He talks about how he got into craft beer, what it took to be a cicerone and national beer judge, how he ended up at The Beer Trappe, what folks can expect when visiting the bar/store, beer trends he's seen lately, his favorite recent pou...

We welcome in Krista Snider (2:50 mark), CEO of Belle of Louisville Riverboats, for our Q&A. She talks about the history of the Belle of Louisville, when the Mary M. Miller joined the fleet, how often the riverboats run, their new annual pass and other fun additions for 2023, returning favorites for the year, why folks should come on a cruise again, what's in store for the future and more. Wha...

We welcome in Doug Price and Derek DeFranco (3:05 mark), co-owners of Myriad Meadery in Lexington, for our Q&A. They talk about how Myriad came to be, being part of the Mirror Twin family, what folks can expect when visiting the taproom, what is mead, how it differs from beer/cider, how they're still experimental with mead, what's on tap and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Nic &...

We welcome in Greg Scott (3:15 mark), chef/owner of Broussard's Delta Kitchen in Georgetown, for our Q&A. He talks about how he got into cooking, trips to visit his granny in Louisiana, working for Ritz Carlton, getting into Creole cooking, retiring and opening up his own restaurants, picking Georgetown, the name Broussard's, what folks can expect when they visit and more. What's Pouring Kentu...

We welcome in Bryan Smith (2:45 mark), master distiller for Hard Truth Distillery in Nashville, Indiana, for our Q&A and second stop on the Road Trip Series 2023. He talks about how trips to Evansville (IN) helped prepare him for his role, growing up in a culinary family, finding his way to Hard Truth, why they do a sweet mash and how it differs from sour mash, the praise they've received rece...

We welcome in Melissa Rift (2:45 mark), Master Taster for Old Forester, for our Q&A. She talks about her role as master taster, how she got into the business, starting as a tour guide, what drew her to Old Forester, sharing its history, putting her touches on new releases, being a brand ambassador, sharing a fun history story and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Thursday Night Live r...

We welcome in Toa Green (2:50 mark), owner of Crank & Boom and BoBi Cones, for our Q&A. She talks about why she got into the restaurant industry, starting Thai Orchid Cafe with her husband, buying a $60 ice cream maker for desserts, when Crank & Boom took off, finding their original location in the Distillery District, having a boozy option, sourcing ingredients, launching the soft ser...

We welcome in Amine Karaoud (2:45 mark), co-founder of Old Louisville Whiskey Co, for our Q&A. He talks about why he and his wife launched Old Louisville Whiskey, what led them to owning Red Castle Liquors previously, selling off investments to launch the whiskey brand, being patient as they bought barrels, their bottle and label, their release strategy, opening a tasting room and more.  What'...

We welcome in Morgan Hancock (2:45 mark), founder of the nonprofit Bourbon With Heart, for our Q&A. She talks about how Bourbon with Heart got its start, showcasing art and artists of all kind, the nonprofit's ultimate goal, their current exhibit Barrels of Heart at the Frazier Museum through March 30,  how the 20 artists selected for it, their next event Bow Tied Together, getting businesses...

We welcome in Darrin Wilson (3:05 mark), co-founder of Northwood Cider (Greater Cincinnati), for our Q&A and Road Trip Series. He talks about how Northwood Cider came to be, why they chose cider, how a student helped him find their location, being part of the community, their approach to cider, being experimental, places to visit nearby and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Braxton's...

We welcome in Shaylyn Gammon (3:05 mark), Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, for our Q&A. She talks how she got into the whiskey industry, having a degree in food science, working with a variety of industry legends, what led to her moving from Campari to Blue Run Spirits, what a whiskey director does, what folks can expect from Blue Run, upcoming releases, their new distillery and more. What's...

We welcome in Joyce and Autumn Nethery (2:45 mark) from Jeptha Creed Distillery for our Q&A. They talk about what pushed the family to launch the distillery, the struggle to find a name, working together, how Autumn got into the marketing/sales side, Joyce's love of science, their Red White & Blue Bourbon, using heirloom corn grown on their farm and more.  What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mar...

We welcome in Heather Wibbels and Peggy Noe Stevens from Bourbon Women for our Q&A. They talk about what Bourbon Women is, what pushed Peggy to launch it, how women can get involved, what to expect at their events, their annual SIPosium, their journeys in the bourbon world and more. Plus, news from Barrell Craft Spirits, the Southern Deli, The Postmaster's Pub and Twisted Cork in Lexington, an...

We welcome in Johnny Zela, Chief Operations Officer at Condado Tacos -- Lexington, coming soon to Louisville and greater Cincinnati nearby, for our Q&A. He talks about how Condado launched in Columbus (OH) back in 2014, building the brand to nearly 40 locations, what folks can expect when visiting, their Come As You are culture, their drinks menu, building the beverage program and what's next...

In this Q&A, we welcome in Roger Huff, co-owner of Gallant Fox Brewing. He chats about how Gallant Fox got started, launching their first location in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, opening during the pandemic, their new second location in Mt Washington, bringing on Chef Matt Trimmer for their kitchen program, their bourbon collection, doing barrel picks, how the two locations will dif...

It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a two different pours from Log Still Distillery — Monk's Road and Rattle & Snap — with Wally Dant, president and distiller of Log Still Distillery. The crew for flight night includes: D., @vabourbonhunter; A., @influensky; and Brandon from Neat & Mixed Reviews. In addition to the pours, we talk about their name, launching with these two brands, Wally...

In this Q&A, we welcome in Erin Goins, Bites of the Bluegrass creator and foodie guide. She talks about how Bites of the Bluegrass came to be, why a walking tour, getting restaurants interested, what folks can expect on the tour, tour options in Lexington and Danville, doing private tours, why locals should come on the tours, future offerings and more.

In this Q&A, we welcome in Becca Gardner, founder of NKD LDY out of Louisville. She talks about what led to her founding NKD LDY, what the name signifies, how she decided on a non-alcoholic whiskey, tequila & gin, how their process works, going the route of real booze minus the alcohol, how closely those spirits resemble their alcoholic counterparts, the importance of changing perceptions...

In this Q&A, we talk with Andy Treinen, President/CEO, and Haley Hicky, Product & Program Manager, at Frazier History Museum in Louisville. They talk about their Bourbon Limited online subscription service, the new exhibit Kentucky Rivalries, being part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as the Welcome Center and official starting point, their bourbon experiences, their current exhibitions such...