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

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

Elevate your next pour with these bar cart essentials, curated by Fieldshop by Garden & Gun

Add these accessories to your own collection—or give as gifts to your favorite bourbon lover

Three Kentucky entrepreneurs introduce a booze-free mixer for your bourbon cocktails

A century since Prohibition, Hartfield & Co. remains the first and only distillery operating in bourbon’s namesake county

G&G readers weigh in on their favorite everyday and splurge whiskeys

Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month with these brown-water bells and whistles

To some, giving bourbons a second soak in oak is blasphemy. Others just want a second sip of the tasty results. Master taster Peggy Noe Stevens weighs in on the trend that’s pushing bourbon’s boundaries, and recommends three bottles to try

Bourbon wars, Derby nerves,
and Bluegrass shade

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

A gameday treat from Atlanta, Georgia

Your new favorite holiday dessert

A smooth-sipping fall cocktail that just might get you into trouble

A bourbon-based twist on the Negroni, this classic cocktail came to life in 1920s Paris. Andy Nelson, of Nashville’s Green Brier Distillery, shows how to mix one