By ASHLIE STEVENS, WFPL-FM LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — In his Lexington office, Robert Beatty pulls up a spreadsheet filled with names and contact information. “We just did a roster update, and we’re sitting over 55 members currently,” Beatty said. “So we are really excited about that.” That’s 55 active members of the newly-formed Kentucky Black...

By Janet Patton, Lexington Herald Leader Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery is releasing a new whiskey that focuses on righting the past by funding the future. In partnership with the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild, the Versailles distillery is releasing The Untold Story of Kentucky Whiskey, Chapter 1, with future versions to come. The guild is...

By LouGirl502 One of the best things happening right now in bourbon is the push toward inclusivity. History of women and nonwhite people who have made an impact on the bourbon industry is starting to be uncovered thanks to brands like Uncle Nearest 1856, as well as historical and archaeological study. There are also several...

By 2022 TOPS Leaders of Louisville “Today is a new day,” says Rob Beatty, Chief Executive Officer of Next Level Facility Solutions. “As we all emerge from Covid, we do so with a much greater, more critical understanding of the absolute importance of professional-grade cleanliness everywhere we live, work, and do business.” For over twenty...

By Yolanda Evans, Punch Drink A wave of Black-led groups is challenging the archetypal image of the bourbon enthusiast, and charting a new future for the category along the way. ourbon is a truly American spirit. It is a staple of Southern culture, a cult collectible, a drink tourism attraction. What it is not, however,...

by Rena Baer, Smiley Pete Publishing When Lexington business owner Robert Beatty was thinking of also becoming a private tour guide for the state of Kentucky, he gave it a trial run by taking a group to Bardstown for the day to visit distilleries and enjoy some bourbon tasting.  The group also stopped by the...