Tom Wilmes

As the bourbon boom surges on, Louisville buzzes with new energy

Bourbon is booming, and nowhere more so than in Kentucky’s second-oldest city, a small town that pours on the hospitality

The category is growing fast across the South and beyond, with some tasty results

Balcones head distiller Jared Himstedt on making a pour that captures the spirit of Texas

Where to find the best pours in Bourbon City

The new U.S. Poet Laureate on the power of poetry and finding inspiration in place

While scoring a hard-to-find bottle is a thrill, there’s a wealth of flavors to explore

Go beyond the standard distillery tour with these immersive experiences

Freddie Noe, Jim Beam’s newly minted eighth-generation master distiller, looks to carry on his family’s legacy—and broaden bourbon’s horizons

Samara B. Davis, the founder of Black Bourbon Society, on standout sips and setting a welcoming table

Bid now on hundreds of unique items and experiences to help Western Kentucky rebuild

Thoughtful items for whiskey fans

Three historic Southern inns where equestrians feel right at home

As with bourbon, distillers are furthering the boundaries of one of America’s oldest spirits—with some tasty results

A Kentucky couple pull out all the stops for the ultimate DIY home bourbon escape

The age of the liquid inside the bottle is rivaled only by the provenance of its ownership

Like “fingerprints” for bourbon, whiskey webs not only look stunning, they might also contain answers that further the science of whiskey-making and more

Distillers explore multiple avenues in broadening bourbon’s boundaries

Fans can’t attend this year’s Run for the Roses, but that doesn’t mean you can’t watch the race from home in style

America’s native spirit flows along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, where back roads lead to new discoveries.