Countdown to Derby with Claudia Coffey

It's a special Belmont week episode with hat designer/milliner Christine A. Moore. The New York based milliner dishes on the beautiful New York style she expects to see at this weekend's Belmont Stakes, what she has been designing for the Triple Crown races and what it's like to design for the Royal Ascot. No pressure right?!

To find a store near you go to www.camhats.com. 

Interview with Kentucky Commissioner of Tourism Michael Mangeot. We catch up on how he sees the Kentucky tourism industry rebounding this year, why the bourbon biz is bigger than ever, and how he sees the tourism season extending into late fall. 

I also get his top destinations for where to visit from Newport to Paducah to Pikeville to Perryville. There's a lot of great suggestions in this one so keep a notepad handy! For Kentucky travel information go to www.kentuckytourism.com

Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville, 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. Start planning today at https://MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Step back in time at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company. They are open for tours and ready to welcome you in!

Interview with Corky Taylor, President/CEO of Kentucky Peerless Co located in Louisville, Kentucky. He talks about the company's growth and expansion, how to book tours and why visiting Peerless will leave you wanting more!

To book a tour go to kentuckypeerless.com

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

Chasta McIntyre with Mint Julep Experiences talks about all the upcoming Derby Week and Spring tours. Mint Julep Experiences is your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your 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. 

Mint Julep Experiences is the official sponsor of Horses, Hats and Bourbon. To start booking for to MintJulepTours.com/horseshatsbourbon

Interview with Fred Noe and Freddie Noe, 7th and 8th Generation Master Distillers at Jim Beam and all around Bourbon royalty in Kentucky. We catch up on what it's like for father and son to work alongside each other, the lessons learned from their rich family history and details on their new restaurant and Craft Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Opens in Fall 2021. For more details go to JimBeam.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 your 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 https://MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/ 

Interview with Kim Weir of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. We talk about TRF's newly opened Chestnut Hall Sanctuary Farm that will be the permanent home for 11 retired racehorses from the organization's national herd of 500. Chestnut Hall is nestled on 30 acres of historic farmland in Oldham County, Kentucky and was gifted to the foundation by Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Incorporated. It was his vision that these athletes serve as  “herd ambassadors”. The farm will be open to the public but more importantly it will serve as a way to educate the community about these unique equine athletes, their second careers after racing and connect visitors with the lessons we can learn from these beautiful animals. 

For more information or to book a tour go to https://www.trfinc.org/trf-sanctuary-farm-at-chestnut-hall/

Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. To get started planning your next Kentucky adventure go to https://mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

When you think of Kentucky, you think of Horse Farms. And if you want to visit a horse farm you need to go to visithorsecountry.com. On this episode Anne Hardy, executive director of Horse Country, talks about all their spring tours and how you can schedule one today!

VisitHorseCountry.com for all horse farm and Derby Week tours. 

Horse, Hats and Bourbon sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your next Kentucky Adventure at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon.

This week we are visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum located on the grounds of historic Churchill Downs. KDM offers exhibits, a 360 degree movie called "The Greatest Race" and multiple tours of the backside, Churchill Downs, behind-the-scenes celebrity tours and an all-new Hermitage Farm tour opening April 1st. I catch up with Rachel Collier, Director of Communications, about all their jam-packed events leading up to Derby.

For tickets and tours go to DerbyMuseum.org.

Horses, Hats & Bourbon sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your Kentucky Adventure today at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon