Bourbon

Bourbon Whiskey is the annual title celebrating great American whiskey and is brought to you by the publishers of American Whiskey magazine. Bourbon Whiskey Annual is devoted entirely to the production, history and lifestyle of this great American spirit. Included are in-depth interviews, alongside news, blind tastings and features that get beneath the surface of this great liquid and the people who make it. Bourbon Whiskey focuses exclusively on America’s native spirit, providing readers with an array of dedicated content from this

Great expectations • Altering the perception of bourbon for the better

Bourbon

BOURBON DISTILLERIES

Cooking the heritage of Kentucky • An audience with Ouita Michel of Holly Hill & Co

Opening the West (of Kentucky) • Where multi-generational distilling heritage meets hard work, grit, and determination. Meet Jackson Purchase Distillery

Dispatch from Woody Creek • Maggie Kimberl gives us a taste of the real Woody Creek experience, where charm and whiskey work hand in hand

A sensory life • Alex Castle has a resume that is the envy of many in the whiskey world, and her experience is something to behold

Flipping bourbon on its head • An innovative way of aging barrels to maximize the heads

The evolution of the 35 Kentucky BOURBON FESTIVAL • Taking a look back over the last 35 years of Bardstown’s signature event

Registered Distillery One • RD1 Distillery is reclaiming Lexington’s bourbon roots

Master of bourbon • We discover the world of Bethne Stewart, where skill and creativity meet

Grit and tenacity • Discovering the life of Mary Dowling

Whiskey trail top tips • Get your notepad at the ready for our guide to creating your own whiskey trail experience to ensure the best experiences, education, and, of course, whiskey

A life at Buffalo Trace • Freddie Johnson’s next chapter is one he’s made for as global brand ambassador

The tastings

A new era for Jeptha Creed • One to add to your dream destination whiskey list for 2026