The Southerner’s Guide to Bourbon

Honor America’s native spirit at one of these five standouts

Four writers’ sweet reflection on a sour mash

Rare and delicious bourbons you should try

One man’s passion for Kentucky’s whiskey-soaked history

You and two hundred of your closest friends can grab a stool at the newest spot to enjoy Uncle Nearest whiskey

The legendary Thoroughbred’s home turf inspires Secretariat Reserve

Hint: Bring out the bourbon

Love a bourbon barrel–aged stout? You can thank a wild and crazy idea cooked up by Jim Beam and Goose Island

Where to find the best pours in Bourbon City

The latest Van Winkle whiskeys are sure to be rare finds. Plus: another coveted bourbon from…Arby’s?

G&G and Louisville Tourism celebrated Bourbon Heritage Month with a spirited dinner

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

The deeper lessons from the notorious Kentucky bourbon heist

Believe it or not, its best days are ahead

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

Thoughtful items for whiskey fans

An exclusive dinner with Louisville Tourism celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month

Distillers explore multiple avenues in broadening bourbon’s boundaries

Uncorking the story behind the freewheeling singer-songwriter’s burgeoning Heaven’s Door Distillery

The limited-edition fly reel inspired by the iconic bourbon brand and a new book will hit shelves this spring

A Louisville chef unites her favorite Filipino and Kentucky flavors

Try a few variations on these bite-size, boozy Southern confections

A Steel Magnolias–themed cocktail for all the Shelbys out there—and Clairees, Truvys, Ouisers, Annelles, and M’Lynns

Bourbon mussels are just one of many surprising flavor combinations in Justin Sutherland’s new Southern-inspired home-cooking book

A new Nashville hotspot celebrates the Middle Eastern dessert—in cocktail form

A homemade Valentine’s treat for those who like a little kick with their sweet

Donald Link’s new outpost raises a glass to the late Garden & Gun columnist

The Kentucky classic that deserves mixing beyond the Derby

A beloved bourbon stunner that never goes out of style

A silky-smooth start to the day

A sure bet whether you’re on- or off-track

A reliable recipe that has evolved over the decades

It doesn’t get much easier—or better—than this

Here’s to your trusty new companion

A sippable salve that helps ease the agony of defeat

The Listening Room in Nashville brings back live music and hot drinks to warm up Music City

A seasonal cocktail inspired by a classic Southern dessert

A DIY take on Kentucky’s signature sip

A celebratory sipper from Joe Stinchcomb of Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

A bourbon-and-coffee cocktail from the newly-opened Saint Leo Lounge in Oxford, Mississippi

Bring a splash of bubbly to the party with this cocktail’s key ingredient: champagne syrup

Your new secret ingredient: a liqueur made by monks that is also available at your local grocery store

A spoonful of blueberry jam and an extra herb in the muddle help this julep go down

Tart up your julep with a splash of blackberry sauce and a squeeze of lemon

The morning sipper of choice in New Orleans, with your pick of bourbon or brandy