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06/11/2026
Ah, I’m fairly certain that there are some days where these are really the ONLY type of decisions I make.
In any case, this is a solid mantra (rally cry? tattoo inspiration?) for any kind of summer merriment. Cheers to the long days of June!
(Sign spotted on the way at The Moxy Hotel in Downtown Lou)
06/10/2026
Everyone loves a comeback story. 🥃
On Thursday, June 18th, we're raising a glass to four Kentucky bourbon brands that refused to stay buried.
Some 20th century Kentucky distilleries were wiped out by Prohibition, some disappeared after fires and others simply faded away with time. Yet against the odds, they found their way back onto the shelf.
Join me at Treadwell Society in Elizabethtown as we sip through four fantastic pours and uncover the stories behind some of Kentucky bourbon's greatest resurrections.
🥃 Green River Wheated Full Proof
🥃 Neeley Family Bottled-in-Bond Four Grain
🥃 Kentucky Peerless Double Oak
🥃 W.H. McBrayer Barrel Strength
Expect great whiskey, fascinating history, a few myths shattered along the way, bourbon chocolates, giveaways, and plenty of lively discussion!
Every bottle has a story. These bottles have survived a century of setbacks just to tell theirs.
Link to tickets and more event details-> https://theyareback.eventbrite.com/
I had the chance to chat with Sam Tabor from recently, and I had one challenge for him: explain what makes Pinhook unique in 28 words or less. 🥃
He nailed it!
For those who don’t know, Pinhook is doing something genuinely different in the bourbon world. The release annual vintages, meaning they blend to the best taste each year, not necessarily the same taste each year.
Oh, and I also pitched them on adding a little horsey topper to their bottles to match that beautiful horse on the label. 🐎
They haven’t confirmed it yet. But I feel good about it.
Go give a follow and a pour. Trust me on this one. 🥃
06/08/2026
News about this event from Old Forester came across my desk and I figured a few of you might want to know about this one. 🥃👍🏻
Not only are they releasing new bottles of the always highly sought-after President's Choice Bourbon & President's Choice Rye, but they're pairing it with a chef's dinner at the distillery. All hosted by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Asst. Master Distiller Caleb Trigo.
Your ticket includes a bottle of each release!
The price tag is definitely in the "special occasion" category, but opportunities to purchase President's Choice or have an evening like this don't come around very often.
Any takers at $1,000 a seat? 👀
Grab your space for Friday, June 12th here - https://www.oldforester.com/events/an-evening-with-old-forester-presidents-choice/
06/07/2026
One of my stops along the southern side of the KY Bourbon Trail that I never get tired of visiting is Limestone Branch Distillery. Located just a stone's throw outside of Lebanon, KY. 🥃
This whiskey spot checks all the boxes: ridiculously friendly staff, a great tour, a cozy setup, and some downright delicious whiskey. Plus, this distillery offers a chance to kick your heels up a bit and smoke a cigar on the patio.
If you're planning some bourbon adventures this summer, do yourself a favor and mix in a stop like this. It’s a great reminder that some of the best bourbon experiences happen on a smaller scale.
Terrific spot all around. (Added bonus - if Fante happens to be there kicking around, you are all but guaranteed a memorable and fun experience.)
06/05/2026
Behind just about every iconic brand, there's a story that deserves to be told.
Maker's Mark didn't initially plan to create one of the most recognizable bottles of any spirit in the world. It all just kind of happened by accident. One of those happy, wax-dipped accidents.
As the story goes, Margie Samuels (wife of founder Bill Samuels Sr.) wanted the bourbon bottles to feel special. Distinctive. Different from what was on the shelf in the mid-1950s. She dipped them in red wax to give them the look of old-fashioned wax-sealed letters.
What started as a personal touch became one of the most iconic images in bourbon history.
For her efforts and massive influence, Margie Samuels became the first woman connected with a distillery to be inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2014.
That red wax is, of course, still hand-dipped today down at the distillery in Loretto, KY. Every single bottle. 🥃🔴
I’m having the kind of day where I want to enjoy the sunshine, sip a little bourbon, and tell dumb jokes. 🥃☀️
So here’s today’s contribution to society!
Got any terrible whiskey jokes? Drop them below. 👇
06/04/2026
What happens to a legendary bourbon when the stills go cold? 🥃
Often, nothing. Nada. That's the end of the story. The countryside of central Kentucky is littered with "here once stood" next to those who folded under rough times.
For decades, some of Kentucky’s greatest whiskeys were nothing more than ghosts. Lost to maybe a devastating fires, Prohibition, or just the passage of time.
But some have come back. Better than before. With some tremendous and...even better whiskey!
Join us at the Treadwell Society for "The Comeback Kids" on June 18th. A tasting experience dedicated to the survivors. We’ll be pouring four resurrected bourbons (Green River, Kentucky Peerless, Neeley Family, and W.H. McBrayer) and unpacking the wild, forgotten lore of how these legacy brands were brought back from the ashes.
If you love a good underdog story, hidden Kentucky history, and a damn good pour, you need to be in the room!
25% Discount on all Tickets through June 11th here ->
The Comeback Kids - A Whiskey Tasting Featuring Resurrected Bourbon Brands Out of the ashes... and into your glasses!
06/03/2026
Raise your hand if your last scheduled "team building" was a PowerPoint, a cold turkey wrap, and someone's screen share not working for 8 1/2 minutes. 🙋
What if, instead of all that, your team gathered around a bourbon flight, learned something actually interesting, and left excited?
That's what we do! Custom bourbon tastings, whiskey experiences, and more for corporate groups from 5 to 500. Hosted from Maine to Monterey and every point in between.
Hey, your team deserves the best. 🥃
Ditch the trust falls and book a tasting. Tag your boss, HR rep, or the person in charge of team events below so they get the hint! 👀👇
06/02/2026
An absolutely beautiful bottle that can be found on display at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY. Complete with the requisite tax stamp, this unopened bottle was purchased way back in 1969.
Three interesting things to note on this one:
1) This whiskey was bottled during those dark days when Four Roses had turned away from Kentucky bourbon production. Check out how the label quietly declared that this is a 'Blended Whiskey!'
2) Also noteworthy are the cities of origin listed for: Louisville, KY, Lawrenceburg, IN (the old Seagram's plant, known today as MGP...er..rather Ross & Squibb) and Baltimore, MD.
3) Finally, the label actually displays FIVE colorful roses instead of the usual four!
...Okay, that last one was a complete lie...but I bet I made ya look twice!