DRINK

A watercolor painting by Louisville artist Richard Sullivan, formerly a farmhand in the Atlanta Braves minor league system, graces Woodford Reserve's 2020 commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle.  Quoted in an information release, Woodford Reserve Master Distiller...

As summarized last summer by CNBC, "One provision in the 2017 tax overhaul has slashed federal excise taxes for the craft beer, wine and distilling sectors. But the excise tax relief will sunset at...

Maker’s Mark lowers proof to extend supply. Maker’s Mark, one of Kentucky’s best-known bourbons, has announced it’s lowering the proof of its flagship brand from 90 to 84 (from 45 percent alcohol to 42 percent).  That...

Remember when German beers were all the rage here? Happened in the early ‘80s when we were getting over our love of Canadians (Moosehead, Molson, etc.) that was based on “Just something other than...

Let the beer festivals begin! There were plenty of them last year, and the first of 2015, the Tailspin Ale Fest, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21. Last year’s event...

BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 19 November, by Susan Reigler Release Party for the Latest LEE Initiative Maker’s Mark CommUNITY Batch During the months-long shutdowns of restaurants during the pandemic, The LEE Initiative (Let’s Empower Employment)...

Even before climate change became a heated barstool topic back in the days when we could still sit at the bar and be topical, Ohio Valley summers were just as capable of attaining high...

Tuesday, June 10, Against the Grain Brewery, 401 E. Main St., will celebrate the 750ml format bottle release of “Bay & Pepper Your Bretts, ” a collaboration brew developed with the help of Chef...

Thursday, Sept. 25. Chef John Castro of Winston’s, 3101 Bardstown Rd on the Sullivan University campus, will offer a 5-course menu paired with wines from the Orin Swift Cellars, which crafts interesting wines from...

If you didn’t manage to snag a good table Derby weekend, there are several very cool chances to sample good food and good drinks for very reasonable prices in the three special dinners that...