Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey

Lake Cumberland is one of the most scenic and largest lake systems in Kentucky. It's known for it's incredible catfish, houseboating and endless summers on the lake. It was also featured on Bravo's Top Chef  - pretty cool right? Interview with Janette Marson, executive director of Lake Cumberland Tourism. Summer may be coming to an end but you still have time to enjoy an extended season on the lake. 

For more information visit https://lakecumberlandvacation.com/

There's a new distillery in Kentucky that is raising the bar on your bourbon experience. Logstill Distillery and Dant Crossing is located on the same campus in Gethsemane, Kentucky just outside of Bardstown. Some are calling it the Disneyland of Bourbon destinations. It's fun for the whole family. Interview with Tim Earnhardt, Chief Marketing Officer of Logstill Distillery and Dant Crossing. 

To plan your visit, go to: 

www.logstilldistillery.com

www.dantcrossing.com

This is the mother of all Bourbon festivals and this fall it's back  - in person - and bigger than ever. My guest on this podcast is Randy Prasse, President & COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The Festival is celebrating its 30th year. Festival runs September 16th through 19th. For tickets go to KyBourbonFestival.com.  Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If you are looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Go to MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Exciting news for the folks over at Stitzel Weller Distillery -- they are gearing up to open the region's only Garden & Gun Club. You know the brand associated with Garden & Gun Magazine - now they are bringing a restaurant, light fare, apps and cocktails to Stitzel Weller. It's gonna be AMAZING! Interview with Elizabeth Dowell the Brand Home Manager on opening dates, details.

To plan a tour/visit go to bladeandbowwhiskey.com and stitzelwellerdistillery.com

Visit Oldham County! Just 20 minutes from Louisville and 60 minutes from Cincinnati and you will find a little bit of something for everyone here in this quintessential Kentucky County. Interview with Kim Buckler Hydes, executive director of Oldham Tourism. She's our tour guide as talk where to go from Craft Distillery Tours to Horse Farms to Foodie Farm Tours. 

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

For more info go to www.touroldham.com

We are celebrating America's “Native Spirit” on National Bourbon Day – June 14th. I can't think of a better place to celebrate than the Bourbon Capital of the World -- that's Bardstown, Kentucky. I'm taking you there on this episode. Interview with Samantha Brady with the Bardstown / Nelson County Tourist Commission. Why is it the Bourbon Capital? Well to begin, Bardstown has a total of nine distilleries within 16 miles of downtown, aging a combined 2.8 million barrels of bourbon. It's the  birthplace of bourbon and it's nestled in one of America's best small towns according to Fodor's. There's something for everyone here .. including the world's best bourbon. 

Plan your next visit, go to visitbardstown.com.

Catching up with Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Wes Henderson. He has a special Father's Day message and a special bourbon available to the public in time for the holiday. For more info go to angelsenvy.com.

Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your ultimate Kentucky Experience at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon.