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 11 December 2020, by Susan Reigler
Take a Bourbon Trip Out West with Wyoming Whiskey
One of the most often repeated misconceptions about bourbon is that it must be made in Kentucky. Not so. While...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 4 December 2020, by Susan Reigler
Woodford Reserve Winter 2020 Master’s Collection: Very Fine Rare Bourbon
I have a fond memory of the very first Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection release. The year was 2003...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 27 November 2020, by Susan Reigler
Kentucky Peerless’s Latest Single Barrel Releases
Kentucky Peerless in Louisville is notable both for producing sweet mash bourbons and ryes and for a continuing program of single barrel releases....
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 20 November 2020, by Susan Reigler
Maker’s Mark and Lee Initiative Launch Bourbon for Restaurant Relief
The LEE Initiative (Let’s Empower Employment) has joined Maker’s Mark Bourbon to release a limited-edition “CommUNITY Batch,” created to...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 13 November, 2020, by Susan Reigler
Holiday Bottles for Bourbon Lovers
If you happen to be one of those organized gift givers who has already made your list of present recipients and some bourbon enthusiasts are...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 6 November, 2020, by Susan Reigler
An International Travel Release from Jim Beam
Many whiskey enthusiasts know that distilleries, both in the U.S. and other countries including Scotland and Japan, produce special bottlings exclusively for overseas...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 30 October, 2020, by Susan Reigler
Breeders’ Cup Commemorative Bottle from Maker’s Mark
The Breeders’ Cup is returning to Kentucky next week (November 6 and 7) and once again Maker’s Mark is releasing a limited edition,...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 23 October, 2020, by Susan Reigler
No Oak Trees, No Bourbon
As every bourbon aficionado knows, in order to become bourbon, new-make whiskey must be aged in new, charred white oak barrels. (The law actually stipulates...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 16 October, 2020, by Susan Reigler
Diageo Launches Craftswomen Program
International spirits giant Diageo, which owns the Bulleit bourbon and rye whiskeys and operates a distillery in Shelby County, has introduced a line of spirits to...
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – 9 October, 2020, by Susan Reigler
The Pappy Game is Afoot
Buffalo Trace Distillery announced this week that the yearly distribution of highly allocated Pappy Van Winkle whiskeys is pending. Here are excerpts from the press...
