One of the burning questions around the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is "where did bourbon get its name?" You might be surprised that many lean toward New Orleans and Bourbon Street rather than Bourbon County Kentucky. While in New Orleans in March of 2020, I had the opportunity to dig into this question a little deeper by chatting with <a title= "Drink and Learn Podcast Official Site" href= "https://www.drinkandlearn.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Drink and Learn podcast</a> host and Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. By the end of this interview, you may have the answer. We'll also dig into cocktails, Prohibition, and New Orleans history.

One of the burning questions around the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is "where did bourbon get its name?" You might be surprised that many lean toward New Orleans and Bourbon Street rather than Bourbon County Kentucky. While in New Orleans in March of 2020, I had the opportunity to dig into this question a little deeper by chatting with Drink and Learn podcast host and Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. By the end of this interview, you may have the answer. We'll also dig into cocktails, Prohibition, and New Orleans history.

One of the burning questions around the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is "where did bourbon get its name?" You might be surprised that many lean toward New Orleans and Bourbon Street rather than Bourbon County Kentucky. While in New Orleans in March of 2020, I had the opportunity to dig into this question a little deeper by chatting with <a title="Drink and Learn Podcast Official Site" href="https://www.drinkandlearn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Drink and Learn podcast</a> host and Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. By the end of this interview, you may have the answer. We'll also dig into cocktails, Prohibition, and New Orleans history.

Did Bourbon Really Get It's Name From Bourbon Street in New Orleans? Historian Elizabeth Pearce Reveals the Truth.

Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about.

Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future.

Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath!

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Join Best Selling Author Drew Hannush as he talks with the founders, distillers, authors, historians, and brand ambassadors that lead us to a greater understanding of the whiskies we love - and the ones we should know more about. Drew not only explores the history of bourbon, scotch, rye, and other world whiskies, he seeks to broaden our understanding of styles, regions, and the distiller's craft through deep dives with those in the know. Each episode is meant to be as pertinent today as it will be well into the future. Enjoy the journey - cheers and sláinte mhath! Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Japanese, American Single Malt, French, Indian, no whisky category is off limits. Drew's natural curiosity for the lore and

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Did Bourbon Really Get It's Name From Bourbon Street in New Orleans? Historian Elizabeth Pearce Reveals the Truth.

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