Bourbon & BBQ: A Perfect Kentucky Pairing
Join us on a journey to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where we explore “A Taste of Western Kentucky” featuring whiskey, barbecue, and dessert. Experts share insights on Silk Velvet’s blended and single barrel whiskeys, paired with Thomason’s BBQ. The video provides valuable tasting notes for bourbon enthusiasts and invites community engagement.
Bourbon Hunting for 7 Days in Kentucky (32 Bottles)
Join us on a thrilling bourbon adventure in Kentucky, highlighted by the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We explore 32 unique bottles, including the coveted Booker’s Reserve 2025 and Jim Beam Bowling Pin. This journey is perfect for bourbon lovers, offering detailed recommendations and insights into Kentucky’s rich bourbon culture. Don’t miss out!
Our Epic Experience at BBQ & Barrels 2025: Bourbon, BBQ, & Fun!
The 2025 BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, showcased the best of barbecue and bourbon. Held on May 9-10, highlights included a Bourbon Pairing Dinner, live music, and a bourbon education class with Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott. Attendees enjoyed free samples and a tasting event featuring 40 distilleries.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024: A Fan’s Experience
Wayne and Rebecca attended the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024, held from September 12-15. It was a well-planned and exciting event in Bardstown, KY. They enjoyed VIP experiences, educational sessions, and tastings from numerous distilleries. With careful planning and flexibility, they made the most of their time, forging new friendships and memories for future festivals.
An Evening with Bourbon Icons: A Culinary Journey
On September 14, 2024, Wayne and Rebecca attended a special bourbon dinner at Fred Noe’s home in Bardstown, KY. The event featured renowned distillers sharing stories and tasting iconic bourbons paired with exquisite dishes. Attendees enjoyed an engaging atmosphere, delightful conversations, and memorable interactions with bourbon industry legends.
May 2024 BBQ & Barrels
The 2024 BBQ & Barrels event in Owensboro, KY was a spectacular weekend filled with BBQ competitions, a car show, education sessions, and a bourbon festival. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, live music, and had the chance to meet distillers and taste a variety of bourbon expressions. The weekend concluded with a bottle share and a…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 – VIP Experience
10/05/23By Rebecca Herman McBrayer Before closing the books on the 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the VIP experience. There were three VIP options to select from: Bourbon Enthusiast ($495), The Flask Force ($595), and The Decanter Club ($1195). After reviewing the benefits versus costs of each, we…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 – Day 4: 09/17/23, Sunday
09/20/23By Rebecca Herman McBrayer We had planned this trip for a year and now it was the final day. It was time to pack up the car and check out of the Old Bardstown Inn so we could head to Mammy’s for breakfast. No Bloody Mary for Wayne because they don’t serve alcohol until 10…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 – Day 3: 09/16/23, Saturday
09/19/23By Rebecca Herman McBrayer Saturday was a fantastic day! Once again, we dined for breakfast at Mammy’s. We each had their Big Bird – 3 eggs, 2 meats, and grits. Wayne enjoyed two Bloody Mary’s – training for the day ahead! LOL. I asked Wayne if there were any interesting statues in the men’s room…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 – Day 2: 09/15/23, Friday
09/17/23By Rebecca Herman McBrayer Friday was the first FULL day of the KBF. We decided to head to the area at 8 AM and we were rewarded with a prime parking place. We then walked to Mammy’s for breakfast. Whew – they were slammed but we had time and knew the wait would be worth…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2023 – Day 1: Thursday, 09/14/23
09/16/23By Rebecca Herman McBrayer It is finally here. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY. This is our second year to attend and it should prove to be a bit different experience for several reasons. First, it’s not our first rodeo. Second, we have VIP tickets. Third, we completed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in May.…
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