Using the connection of barbecue, this food and whiskey pairing brings Western Kentucky food and whiskey to the heart of Bourbon Country in Central Kentucky. A quick-sellout in 2025, the pairing returns with new bites created by Henderson, Ky.’s own Cork & Cap and Thomason’s Barbecue restaurants. This year’s whiskey lineup includes pours from Ingram…

Everyone knows what a banana smells like, but can you detect that aroma in a bourbon and know why it’s even there? What about white pepper, nutmeg or even bubble gum? Do you know which steps in whiskey making create such aromas and flavors? Back by popular demand, this sold out 2025 session led by…

Since Stu Plush cooks at Bardstown Bourbon Co., there’s no shortage of whiskies to incorporate into foods or pair with them. In this demo, Chef Stu will pair the following delicious small bites with Bardstown Bourbon Co. whiskies:

Step beyond the bourbon renaissance and into a world where history lives in the glass. Join Jeremy Schell, retired entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-host of The Bourbon Show podcast, for an exploration of rare vintage bourbons from the 1950s through the 1980s. Taken from his personal vault, each pour offers a glimpse into a bygone era…

Long before Newman Miller became co-owner of Scout & Scholar Brewing Co. and Mr. Tubs Bar in Bardstown, he traveled widely across the U.S. and foreign countries as a fine dining chef. His skill for blending flavors from a global palate and pairing them with whiskey is truly unique and always adventurous. This terrific pairing…

Want to sharpen your whiskey tasting and nosing skills? There’s no better place to do that than the KBF! In this whiskey sensory class, you’ll learn to take it to the next level with instruction from the team at Moonshine University, the world-renowned spirits consulting firm in Louisville, Ky. Join “Moon U” sensory experts Clay…

When great cocktails commonly cost $20 and a solid bottle of bourbon costs about the same, have you ever thought, “I’d like to make my own at home for less”? Let mixologist and whiskey presenter  Aften Locken show you how to save money using affordable and overlooked bourbons that make incredibly good cocktails. In this…

Ever wanted to taste whiskey knowledgeably like a distillery master taster? Lisa Wicker, director of distilling at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., has sharpened her palate over decades of wine and whiskey making and wants to share her experience and tasting secrets with you! Using new-make whiskey (a.k.a. “white dog”), young bourbon, old bourbon—actual treats from…

When Chris Williams took over Four Pegs restaurant and bar in Louisville, Ky., he upped its simple pub food to elevated barbecue-centric creations covering lunch, brunch and dinner. On Four Pegs’ bar is a broad range of American whiskies that play well with ingredients in Williams’ pantry and match nicely with his dishes. His curated…

Comedian, Steve Martin said, “Writer’s block is a fancy term made up by whiners so they can have an excuse to drink alcohol.” Well, when you write about drinking, you don’t need any excuses to sip whiskies and cocktails. Just ask Peggy Noe Stevens, Heather Wibbles and Jennifer Brian who’ve authored books on those subjects.…