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Kevin Gibson
Kevin Gibson is a free-lance writer who writes for numerous publications, including Thrillist and Alcohol Professor. He also is author of Louisville Beer, Secret Louisville, and several other books. In his three decades as a professional writer, he has won numerous awards but doesn’t know where most of them are now (they're probably in the basement). He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his dog, Atticus.
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Finding Bourbon: Mix or Don’t Mix?
Posted by Kevin GibsonI guess the moral to the story is, enjoy bourbon your way and never apologize – and always lock up your good stuff.
February 10, 2020 -
Finding Bourbon: Don’t Skip on the Experiences
Posted by Kevin GibsonSoak up the history and the personalities, because when you have a great experience, it helps that delicious amber beverage taste even better.
December 10, 2019 -
Finding Bourbon: Favorite Bourbon
Posted by Kevin GibsonBut what I am learning about bourbon as I continue my foray into the flavors and culture is that I could have any number of go-to pours, depending on my budget at any given time. And what pleases my palate might not please another’s, which is all part of the fun.
November 18, 2019 -
Finding Bourbon: Rising Tide
Posted by Kevin GibsonI guess what I’m saying to all you other beginners out there is that there’s nothing to be afraid of. Come on in; the water’s fine. And the bourbon’s even finer.
October 21, 2019 -
Finding Bourbon: Sipping Slowly
Posted by Kevin GibsonIf I had consumed the Woodford as a shot, would I have received demerits from the Bourbon gods? Would a fairy have died? I wasn’t taking any chances. I stood my ground in the name of good bourbon.
September 25, 2019 -
Finding Bourbon: Bourbonism is Real
Posted by Kevin GibsonBut that’s Louisville, right? I mean, Louisville’s mayor proclaimed Bourbonism as the city’s tourism staple as sort of the epicenter of bourbon. It’s Kentucky, for crying out loud. Tell anyone you’re from Kentucky and you’ll likely hear them say, “Oh, bourbon!”
September 18, 2019 -
Finding Bourbon: My First Taste
Posted by Kevin GibsonSometimes, I still don’t quite access the many flavors to be found in bourbon. But one sip at a time, it’s opening up for me.
January 6, 2019