Susan Reigler
(Bourbon Columnist / Feature Writer) - Susan Reigler, F&D’s bourbon expert, served as The Courier-Journal dining reviewer from 1992-2005, is a past president of the Bourbon Women Association, a Certified Executive Bourbon Steward and has authored three notable bourbon related books - Kentucky Bourbon Country: The Essential Travel Guide, The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book, and The Bourbon Tasting Notebook.
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 17 September, by Susan Reigler
A Shelf Full of New Releases for Bourbon Heritage Month
Fall is the time when whiskey retailers and distillery shops see an influx of new and/or limited releases and since...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 10 September, by Susan Reigler
Star Hill Farm Flavor Fest at Maker’s Mark Benefits APRON
Maker’s Mark will be hosting its annual Star Hill Farm Flavor Fest on Thursday, 16 September to benefit APRON Inc.,...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 3 September, by Susan Reigler
Four Roses Releasing 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch
This year’s Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon from Four Roses will be out later this month. The Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery is unique...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 27 August 2021, by Susan Reigler
Brown-Forman Releases a Second Old Forester 117
Master Taster Jackie Zykan has chosen several barrels from Old Forester’s Warehouse K (known for aging some impressive single barrel selections) to...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 20 August 2021, by Susan Reigler
Restoration of Historic Green Hill Cemetery in Frankfort Gets a Boost from Freddie’s Old Fashioned Soda
If you are very lucky, you’ll have had Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 13 August 2021, by Susan Reigler
Attend the Bourbon Women SIPosium Virtually
The Bourbon Women Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its beginning in Louisville in 2011, it has grown to having members in...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 6 August 2021, by Susan Reigler
The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery
A new cocktail bar has just opened at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively. The Garden & Gun Club is located...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 30 July 2021, by Susan Reigler
The Samuels House Set to Accommodate Overnight Guests Beginning This Fall
The Samuels family pioneered bourbon tourism decades ago by being the first Kentucky distillery to offer tours to...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 23 July 2021, by Susan Reigler
There’s Still Time to Register for the Upcoming Craft Spirits Expo
The American Distilling Institute’s Craft Spirits Conference and Vendor Expo will be held in Louisville this year from...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 16 July 2021, by Susan Reigler
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Release – Mark Your Calendar
Every year since 2002, Brown-Forman has released a limited edition Old Forester Birthday Bourbon on 2 September celebrating the birthday...
