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We’re only two days in and it has already been a busy week of clients being on TV.
Bourbon historian, The Parlor Room owner & founder, and podcast host Whitney Eversole spent time on WAVE and ’ Great Day Live!.
Whitney talked about the Mash Bill Podcast, the first anniversary of The Parlor Room, and brought on rare bottles of bourbon.
Check my stories for the links - you’ll pick up some bourbon knowledge.
The Parlor Room Dawne Gee Elle Marie Bottom

Afrobeats in the Gardens is the buzz! This Saturday’s event at Locust Grove - Historic Locust Grove, Inc. is receiving coverage on Great Day Live, LOUToday, and in the Courier Journal.

Afrobeats Creator Andrea Meriwether says less than 10 tickets remain and none will be sold at the door. Join us!

Afrobeats in the Gardens Returns June 20! To learn more, visit locustgrove.org/event/afrobeats-in-the-gardens-2026

The gardens of Locust Grove - Historic Locust Grove, Inc. were alive tonight with celebration.

A group of media, influencers, and additional VIPs received a sneak peek of the June 20 Afrobeats in the Gardens. The vivacious Andrea Meriwether is the founder of Afrobeats - she was a gracious host this evening.

If you’d like to attend Afrobeats (which, you should, by the way), tickets may be found on https://locustgrove.org/event/afrobeats-in-the-gardens-2026/. Tickets will Not be sold at the door and only a limited amount remain.

When I explain what’s unique about client Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. to people who are unfamiliar with the brand, I start with the thieving experience. Moving forward, I’ll simply share this tastefully written article from Janet Patton of Kentucky.com and the Lexington Herald Leader.

https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article315626523.html

Kentucky distilleries make bourbon where? Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is included in this fun article in the spring issue of Bourbon +. Whiskey Thief’s 127-acre farm in Franklin County is where the distilling magic happens. It’s a very Kentucky place…

From Sophisticated Living Magazine’s Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bridget Bailey Cottrell, “Jessica Dawkins brings fresh energy to Locust Grove - Historic Locust Grove, Inc.”

I completely agree.

I also love this profile of client Locust Grove and its CEO & President in the May/June issue.

https://issuu.com/sophisticatedliving/docs/sophisticated_living_louisville_may_june_2026

The Derby-season stories came in fast and furious. This one from Forbes slid in on Friday and includes Cocktail Evangelist Jennifer Brian. While juleps receive a lot of attention for the Derby, they can be consumed year-round…

How Did The Mint Julep Gain Its Popularity? The bourbon-based mint julep has been around for centuries, bringing with it a refreshing, popular sip during the Kentucky Derby and beyond.

Garden & Gun Magazine sliding in to make Derby season even more exciting.

Client Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is named by writer Tom Wilmes as one of seven Kentucky distilleries to hunt for bottles you won’t find back at home.

For this weekend’s visitors or those of us fortunate to call Kentucky home, Whisky Thief is exclusively found at the brand’s tasting room in the NuLu area of Louisville and the farm & distillery in Franklin County.

Garden & Gun Magazine sliding in to make Derby season even more exciting. Client Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is named by writer Tom Wilmes as one of seven distilleries to hunt for bottles you won’t find back at home.

For visitors this weekend or those of us fortunate to call Kentucky home, Whisky Thief is exclusively found at the brand’s tasting room in the NuLu area of Louisville and the farm & distillery in Franklin County.

Distillery Exclusives: Distinctive Bottles You’ll Only Find in Louisville Bring home the ultimate souvenir from a trip to Bourbon City with these releases you can’t get elsewhere