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What a Wine & Whiskey tasting really looks like
When people hear “wine tasting” or “bourbon tasting,” they often picture a bar, a retail event, or someone pouring drinks behind a table. What I offer is something very different. Wine & Whiskey is a mobile, education-first tasting experience designed to help people understand what they’re drinking, why it tastes the way it does, and how to talk about it with confidence — all in a fun, relaxed setting at your own location. A Fully Guided Experience — At Your Location I travel
samantha mercado
Jan 54 min read


🌾 Grain, Soil & Spirit: How Bourbon’s Future Depends on the Field
Bourbon has always been a story of grain, wood, and time. But in 2025, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that doesn’t start in the rickhouse or the still, but in the soil. Across Kentucky and beyond, distillers are rethinking what it means to make a truly authentic bourbon. They’re asking questions that go deeper than proof or age: Where did our corn come from? Who grew it, and how was the land treated? Does the soil itself shape the flavor in the glass? This new wave of
samantha mercado
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Building a Bourbon Collection: 10 Must-Have Bottles and Innovative Blends to Start with.
Whether you're a bourbon beginner or a seasoned sipper, curating the right bottles at the start of your collection sets the tone for an enjoyable, educational journey. This guide covers two essential categories: classic bourbons to build your foundation and innovative blending house selections that represent the future of American whiskey. Part 1: 10 Classic Bourbons to Start Your Collection 1. Buffalo Trace A balanced bourbon with notes of vanilla, caramel, and light spice.
samantha mercado
May 3, 20252 min read
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