Tom Wilmes

A spirited celebration is coming to a city near you

With five bars, a Bourbon Butler service, its own private-label whiskey, and even IV drips, the Trail Hotel aims to be a bourbon country headquarters

Six pros from top bourbon bars across the Bluegrass State give their picks for “everyday” bottles that offer value and versatility

The Hall-of-Fame jockey on his mission to help behind-the-scenes workers at Churchill Downs and beyond—and the unbridled joy of a Derby victory

Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society collaborate on a pair of bottles for waterfowl lovers

The Samuels House is steeped in two hundred years of whiskey history

The historic designation has seen a comeback as a mark of quality in today’s crowded whiskey field. Here are several recent releases from producers large and small

More and more distillers are experimenting with bourbons finished in “toasted barrels”—and for good reason

That would be thanks to Father Jim Sichko (and yes, it’s for a good cause). Read our interview with the Kentucky priest.

A pioneer in the industry, Marci Palatella and her Pure Antique took best-of-the-best honors at this year’s massive San Francisco World Spirits Competition. And that’s not all she’s got in store.

These bottles proved they can hang with the big boys at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distillers in search of distinctive flavors are experimenting with heirloom and locally grown ingredients in their bourbons and other whiskeys. These recent releases bring a taste of place.

Meet Star, a new face around the Maker’s Mark farm in Loretto, Kentucky

The author and restaurateur on his new bourbon-centered cookbook, Kentucky’s whiskey landscape, and why labels aren’t everything

Aaron Goldfarb, the author of the new book Dusty Booze, on an impossible-to-find rum, the search for Howard Hughes’ stash, and why vintage bourbons are better

Bourbon and music, bourbon in the Big Easy, bourbon meets Kevin Bacon—see what’s flowing at these upcoming events

These recently released bottles offer value and versatility for bourbon fans

A spirited jaunt through the heart of Bluegrass State reveals its growing whiskey landscape

Master taster Melissa Rift on getting to know a new bourbon: “Meet yourself where you are”

A few thoughts—and some science—on the proper care and handling of good bourbon