I am a whiskey best-selling author and podcaster. I wrote a book called “Whiskey Lore’s Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon” and host two podcasts, Whiskey Lore and Whiskey Lore: The Interviews. I started coming to the area in 2018 when I completed an 8 day, 19 distillery tour of the state.
Q: How long have you lived/worked in Lexington?
I’ve been traveling to the area for 2 years
Q: What led you to your current career and why do you love it?
I started a travel podcast and completed a tour of Kentucky for it. I fell in love with whiskey history and distilleries.
Q: What would you like for people to know about your job/business?
I focus on all types of whisk(e)y from around the world and mainly I am a storyteller, but also provide travel tips.
Q: What or who has been your biggest inspiration?
My father and his love for history.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Lexington and what is your go-to item on the menu?
Goodfellas in the Distillery District and I’m always a sucker for a good Calzone.
Q: If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Anywhere there is a whisky to learn about – Scotland, Japan, Ireland, India, USA.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Lexington?
The horse farms and history.
Q: Where do you take friends and family from out of town when they visit?
Town Branch, James E. Pepper, Barrel House.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Best Selling Whiskey Author
Q: If you could have lunch with any living person, who would it be?
Richard Paterson of White & MacKay, Scotland. 50-year master blender.
Q: Where can we find you on your day off?
Researching
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Touring all of the distilleries in Scotland
Q: What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I am a songwriter and have completed two albums.
Q: What is a topic you wish you knew more about?
Scottish and Irish history
Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show & what are you currently binge-watching?
Casino Royale (favorite movie), Billions
Q: What do you feel is an essential part of your daily or weekly routine that contributes to your overall well-being?
Waking up early and taking time to meditate
Q: If you were cast in a movie, who would your co-star be?
Emily Blunt
Q: Who is your go-to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?
Genesis
Q: If you could give advice to any group of people, what would it be?
Find your gift, find a mentor, and strive to share that gift.
Q: Who would you nominate for us to interview next?
Dan Pauley
