Tom Wilmes

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

Race days are great, but the real magic happens off the track

After the terrorist attacks upended his life, Georgia native Michael Myers poured his passion into creating Distillery 291

What to do and see in Central Kentucky’s defining city

The young Augusta Distillery notched a huge win at this year’s prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and it’s helping to revitalize this small Kentucky river town

A new line from Weller, a honey-infused sipper from Texas, and more bottles that explore bourbon’s softer side

New Butchertown restaurant arrives from the team behind a sorely missed mainstay

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