Horses, Hats and Bourbon with Claudia Coffey

Interview with Jane Morreau- Brown-Forman Corp's First Female Controller & Chief Accounting Officer.

Catching up with the World's First Female Master Bourbon Taster and author of "Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon". www.peggynoestevens.com

It's Derby Week and time to go inside all the events and surprises happening as we count down to the Kentucky Derby. Tonya Abeln is the communications force behind Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Podcast sponsored by Kentucky Tourism. Start planning your road trip at www.KentuckyTourism.com.

Interview with Hayley Amoss, Manager of Communications and Social Media for Breeders Cup. Daughter of thoroughbred trainer Tom Amoss.

Interviews with world renowned hat designers and milliners Jenny Pfanenstiel of Forme and Christine A. Moore of CamHats. FormeMillinery.com and CamHats.com.

Interview with Samantha Brady with the Nelson County Tourist and Visitor's Commission. Take a tour of the Bourbon capital of the world! Start planning your road trip at kentuckytourism.com

Where it's Derby Day everyday! Interview with Rachel Collier Carr with KY Derby Museum. Start planning your next trip to Kentucky at KentuckyTourism.com.

On this episode we visit Boone Country. Interview with Brandon Pennington, exec dir of the Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission. Lots of big outdoor places to visit here from Red River Gorge to Cumberland Falls to Cumberland Gap. Start planning your trip at www.kentuckytourism.com

Interview with Beth Newman, Director of the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission. This region is the birthplace of Bluegrass and has some pretty big bragging rights to the best BBQ in the region! Start planning your road trip at KentuckyTourism.com

On this episode of the podcast, we are visiting the Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon and Boone Region. Interview with Mary Quinn Ramer, VP of the Lexington Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Get started planning your trip at KentuckyTourism.com

For this episode of the podcast we are traveling to the Northern Kentucky area known as the River Region. It's located along the Ohio River just outside of Cincinnati. 13 counties actually touch the Ohio River. My interview is with Lacey Holleran, director of tourism for the City of Maysville. She explains that this area is teeming with life from big city fun to small town charm. To get started planning your Kentucky adventure go to KentuckyTourism.com

For this episode we are taking a trip to the Southern Lakes Region of Kentucky. Interview with Leslie Ikerd, Tourism Director for the City of Somerset. This area is home to the largest lakes in the state with more shoreline than most coastal cities. As Leslie explains, you can customize your outdoor adventure to upscale, adventure sports, canoe, houseboating, intimate to large party ready! There is something for everyone here. This region has also seen a boom in vineyards and it's home to a new distillery getting a lot of buzz called Horse Soldier Bourbon. Start planning your Kentucky Adventure at KentuckyTourism.com.

Interview with Dee Dee Brown, Executive Director of Logan County Tourism . Mammoth Cave and the Corvette Museum are definitely a bucket list vacation stop. Dee Dee rounds out our trip with quirky, off the beaten path adventures, restaurants and can't miss attractions Start planning your road trip at www.kentuckytourism.com

Interview with Erin Carrico, Executive Dir of the Murray Convention and Visitor's Bureau. She takes me on an adventure through the Western Waterlands Region of Kentucky! It's bordered by the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. It's known for lake adventures but also has plenty of hidden treasures, foodie adventures and a bustling art scene. Plan your Kentucky road trip at Kentuckytourism.com.

Interview with Mike Mangeot, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Commissioner Mangeot gives his travel predictions for the upcoming season. He details what's new with bourbon distilleries, the latest trail town and the rise of the road trip. This is Kentucky—come see for yourself. Plan your road trip at KentuckyTourism.com

All new season of the Horses, Hats & Bourbon Podcast is coming in February. Just in time to plan that Spring or Summer vacation to the Bluegrass State, I'm highlighting places to visit and explore across Kentucky's nine regions. From outdoor adventures, to foodie travel to arts and culture, there's something for everyone in this travel series. I'm teaming up this season with Kentucky Tourism and we have some really special and unique trips that may rise to the top of your travel planning list. Of course I will feature plenty of horses and bourbon because that's what we are known for! I will also roll out plenty of new ideas for couples, families and solo travelers. Get ready to say "I didn't know that was in Kentucky!" This is Kentucky—come see for yourself. Plan your road trip at KentuckyTourism.com

Interview with Steve Coomes a food and spirits author, educator and journalist. Steve started as a chef and believes he has always had a sophisticated and complex palette when it comes to pairing spirits and food. What a fun job he has - right?! He is a sought after speaker and moderator of spirits events - including the upcoming Kentucky Bourbon Festival. pBat9UaxoN26t3834uIT Contact Steve at www.stevecoomes.com

Interview with Fred Noe, 7th Generation Master Distiller for Jim Beam. Fred unpacks all the details on this new direct to consumer product. For more information go to: https://www.beamdistilling.com/barreled-and-boxed

Lake Cumberland is one of the most scenic and largest lake systems in Kentucky. It's known for it's incredible catfish, houseboating and endless summers on the lake. It was also featured on Bravo's Top Chef - pretty cool right? Interview with Janette Marson, executive director of Lake Cumberland Tourism. Summer may be coming to an end but you still have time to enjoy an extended season on the lake. For more information visit https://lakecumberlandvacation.com/

There's a new distillery in Kentucky that is raising the bar on your bourbon experience. Logstill Distillery and Dant Crossing is located on the same campus in Gethsemane, Kentucky just outside of Bardstown. Some are calling it the Disneyland of Bourbon destinations. It's fun for the whole family. Interview with Tim Earnhardt, Chief Marketing Officer of Logstill Distillery and Dant Crossing. To plan your visit, go to: www.logstilldistillery.com www.dantcrossing.com

This is the mother of all Bourbon festivals and this fall it's back - in person - and bigger than ever. My guest on this podcast is Randy Prasse, President & COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The Festival is celebrating its 30th year. Festival runs September 16th through 19th. For tickets go to KyBourbonFestival.com. Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If you are looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Go to MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Exciting news for the folks over at Stitzel Weller Distillery -- they are gearing up to open the region's only Garden & Gun Club. You know the brand associated with Garden & Gun Magazine - now they are bringing a restaurant, light fare, apps and cocktails to Stitzel Weller. It's gonna be AMAZING! Interview with Elizabeth Dowell the Brand Home Manager on opening dates, details. To plan a tour/visit go to bladeandbowwhiskey.com and stitzelwellerdistillery.com

Visit Oldham County! Just 20 minutes from Louisville and 60 minutes from Cincinnati and you will find a little bit of something for everyone here in this quintessential Kentucky County. Interview with Kim Buckler Hydes, executive director of Oldham Tourism. She's our tour guide as talk where to go from Craft Distillery Tours to Horse Farms to Foodie Farm Tours. Perfect Weekend Getaway! For more info go to www.touroldham.com

This week on the podcast we head east to Harlan, Kentucky. Interview with Entrepreneur  & Philanthropist Gill Holland who is largely responsible for the success of the NULU area of Louisville. He has set his sights on Harlan, Kentucky as becoming the next Ashville, North Carolina. Why Harlan you ask? His grandfather is originally from there and he sees this tiny coal town being on the verge of tourist revitalization. So much so, his new business, the Harlan Co Beer Company is set to open there in the fall. He believes tourists will come for the beer and stay for the mountains.  For more information go to:  Harlancountytrails.com HarlanCountyBeer.com https://www.whas11.com/great-day-live

Interview with Debra Eichenberger, Executive Director National Multiple Sclerosis Society Louisville. She gives me all the details on an upcoming charity event called Misters for MS. This live runway show features 10 lucky guys working the runway for a good cause. Each Mister presents an auction item that is up for grabs. This is your chance to bid on some rare bourbon and help out the MS Society.  Misters for MS July 17th - 6:30 PM Louisville Marriott Downtown 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville Tickets and donations : https://e.givesmart.com/events/kMK/

On this episode I am taking you inside the all new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown, Kentucky. Interview with Anna Hibbs, Marketing Manager for Visitor Experiences. Heaven Hill unveiled the $19 million renovation earlier in June. The experience offers a range of activities, from multi sensory exhibits, history of bourbon, distillery theatre, tasting room, you do bourbon lab and a kitchen and bar.  To plan a visit go to HeavenHillDistillery.com. 

We are celebrating America's “Native Spirit” on National Bourbon Day – June 14th. I can't think of a better place to celebrate than the Bourbon Capital of the World -- that's Bardstown, Kentucky. I'm taking you there on this episode. Interview with Samantha Brady with the Bardstown / Nelson County Tourist Commission. Why is it the Bourbon Capital? Well to begin, Bardstown has a total of nine distilleries within 16 miles of downtown, aging a combined 2.8 million barrels of bourbon. It's the birthplace of bourbon and it's nestled in one of America's best small towns according to Fodor's. There's something for everyone here .. including the world's best bourbon. Plan your next visit, go to visitbardstown.com.

Catching up with Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer Wes Henderson. He has a special Father's Day message and a special bourbon available to the public in time for the holiday. For more info go to angelsenvy.com. Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your ultimate Kentucky Experience at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon.

It's a special Belmont week episode with hat designer/milliner Christine A. Moore. The New York based milliner dishes on the beautiful New York style she expects to see at this weekend's Belmont Stakes, what she has been designing for the Triple Crown races and what it's like to design for the Royal Ascot. No pressure right?! To find a store near you go to www.camhats.com.

This is the mother of all Bourbon festivals and this fall it's back  - in person - and bigger than ever. My guest on this podcast is Randy Prasse, President & COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The Festival is celebrating its 30th year. Festival runs September 16th through 19th. For tickets go to KyBourbonFestival.com.  Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If you are looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Go to MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Interview with Kentucky Commissioner of Tourism Michael Mangeot. We catch up on how he sees the Kentucky tourism industry rebounding this year, why the bourbon biz is bigger than ever, and how he sees the tourism season extending into late fall. I also get his top destinations for where to visit from Newport to Paducah to Pikeville to Perryville. There's a lot of great suggestions in this one so keep a notepad handy! For Kentucky travel information go to www.kentuckytourism.com Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If you are looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Start planning today at https://MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Step back in time at Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company. They are open for tours and ready to welcome you in! Interview with Corky Taylor, President/CEO of Kentucky Peerless Co located in Louisville, Kentucky. He talks about the company's growth and expansion, how to book tours and why visiting Peerless will leave you wanting more! To book a tour go to kentuckypeerless.com Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your ultimate Kentucky Adventure. Go to www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's Derby Week in Kentucky! On this week's episode I'm talking to a fan favorite, NBC Horse Racing Analyst Donna Barton Brothers. The award winning commentator and former top jockey talks about preparing for horseracing's biggest day. To learn more about Donna or book her for an event go to https://donnabrothers.com/. Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your Kentucky adventure today at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chasta McIntyre with Mint Julep Experiences talks about all the upcoming Derby Week and Spring tours. Mint Julep Experiences is your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Mint Julep Experiences is the official sponsor of Horses, Hats and Bourbon. To start booking for to MintJulepTours.com/horseshatsbourbon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Interview with Fred Noe and Freddie Noe, 7th and 8th Generation Master Distillers at Jim Beam and all around Bourbon royalty in Kentucky. We catch up on what it's like for father and son to work alongside each other, the lessons learned from their rich family history and details on their new restaurant and Craft Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Opens in Fall 2021. For more details go to JimBeam.com. Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Locally owned and operated for 14 years. Go to https://MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

Interview with Kim Weir of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. We talk about TRF's newly opened Chestnut Hall Sanctuary Farm that will be the permanent home for 11 retired racehorses from the organization's national herd of 500. Chestnut Hall is nestled on 30 acres of historic farmland in Oldham County, Kentucky and was gifted to the foundation by Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Incorporated. It was his vision that these athletes serve as “herd ambassadors”. The farm will be open to the public but more importantly it will serve as a way to educate the community about these unique equine athletes, their second careers after racing and connect visitors with the lessons we can learn from these beautiful animals. For more information or to book a tour go to https://www.trfinc.org/trf-sanctuary-farm-at-chestnut-hall/ Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. To get started planning your next Kentucky adventure go to https://mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

When you think of Kentucky, you think of Horse Farms. And if you want to visit a horse farm you need to go to visithorsecountry.com. On this episode Anne Hardy, executive director of Horse Country, talks about all their spring tours and how you can schedule one today! VisitHorseCountry.com for all horse farm and Derby Week tours. Horse, Hats and Bourbon sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your next Kentucky Adventure at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Travel and Leisure Magazine named Lexington, Kentucky one of the top places to travel to in 2021 for a much needed vacation. I couldn't agree more! I catch up with Gathan Borden with Visit Lex about everything you can do in Lexington from horse farms to distilleries to a Queen's Gambit inspired hotel suite to a booming culinary scene.  For more information go to www.visitlex.com Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your ultimate Kentucky Adventure at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we are visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum located on the grounds of historic Churchill Downs. KDM offers exhibits, a 360 degree movie called "The Greatest Race" and multiple tours of the backside, Churchill Downs, behind-the-scenes celebrity tours and an all-new Hermitage Farm tour opening April 1st. I catch up with Rachel Collier, Director of Communications, about all their jam-packed events leading up to Derby. For tickets and tours go to DerbyMuseum.org. Horses, Hats & Bourbon sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your Kentucky Adventure today at www.mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon

On this episode we are talking about Derby style and fashion. And no one knows that better than Kelli Campbell, President of the award-winning Joseph's Salon & Spa in Louisville, Kentucky. Joseph's is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year as the style standard in this Derby crazy town. Kelli is booked weeks in advance ahead of Derby parties, balls and horse racing festivities. She is the go-to stylist for celebrities visiting Derby who trust her sophisticated, southern style.  She shares her Spring tips and trends and how she is looking forward to this year's Derby.  To learn more about Joseph's go to www.josephssalon.com. Horses, Hats & Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences. Get started planning your Kentucky adventure at https://mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

It's one of the most historic and picturesque horse racing tracks in the country - Keeneland Race Track located in Lexington, Kentucky. I talk to Kara Heissenbuttel about how spectators can get tickets to the upcoming Spring Meet April 2nd through 23rd. Only a limited number of race fans can attend this spring. There's an online process in place and all you have to do is enter! For more information go to Kenneland.com Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Go to MintJulepTours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

Interview with Trey Zoeller, Founder and Chief Strategist of Jefferson's Bourbon. When you visit Jefferson's  at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, get ready for an exclusive and customized experience. From ocean bound bourbon to a curated tasting space in conjunction with Restoration Hardware, this unique tour will leave you wanting more... Bourbon that is! For upcoming hours and tours go to JeffersonsBourbon.com  Horses, Hats and Bourbon is sponsored by Mint Julep Experiences, your all-inclusive provider of exclusive, authentic, and curated bourbon, culinary, horse, and mixology experiences in Kentucky. If your looking for a 5-star experience blending Kentucky's signature products, look no further than Mint Julep Experiences. Go to MintJulepTours.com/HorsesHatsBourbon/

There's a hat and then there's a Kentucky Derby hat! On this week's episode, I catch up Jenny Pfanenstiel of Forme' Millinery who knows a thing or two about creating the perfect Derby hat. Her unique, one-of-a-kind, custom hats are like works of art. I spoke to her from her Louisville, Kentucky shop where she is super busy right now creating hats for this year's Derby. I also asked her about a big honor she has received -- being named the Featured Milliner of the 147th Kentucky Derby. For information go to formemillinery.com.  Show sponsor Mint Julep Experiences. Start planning your ultimate Derby and Kentucky Adventure today at :  https://mintjuleptours.com/horseshatsbourbon/

Interview with Corky Taylor, CEO Kentucky Peerless Distillery Co. Take a virtual tour of this Kentucky Classic that has been in Corky's family for generations. Details on tours, tastings and visits! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When you think of Kentucky, you immediately think of Horses and the Derby. Horse Country connects visitors to all the Horse Farms you can visit in Kentucky. From Stud Farms, to Nurseries to Retirement Farms, there is a tour for everyone. You can even get up close and personal with a former Kentucky Derby Winner. Interview with Anne Hardy, Executive Director of Horse Country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Interview with Chasta McIntyre of Mint Julep Experiences. This is the perfect place to start planning your visit to Kentucky. This custom and group tour provider has tons of tours from bourbon distilleries to horse farms to Derby to Nashville. They have been around a long time and the husband -wife owners know how to serve up the Kentucky hospitality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Interview with Matt Jamie, CEO and founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods. Just in time for the Holiday Cooking Season, we are talking to Matt about his booming business. Bourbon Barrel Foods has championed the idea of combining Kentucky's skyrocketing bourbon biz with foods. His products range from bourbon smoked sea salt, paprika, and peppercorns, a wide variety of sauces to fresh cooked ready meals at his new Louisville marketplace. Everything he makes is either aged or smoked in bourbon barrels. He talks about how his business was uniquely positioned to survive COVID and how he sees cooking trends shifting to the one-pan trend he embraces in his own kitchen.

Interview with the Chairman and CEO of Lunsford Capital, Bruce Lunsford. He is the former president and CEO of Vencor Inc., the predecessor To Kindred Healthcare and the Chicago-based health care real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. Lunsford shares his insights into when he sees the economy rebounding, businesses that he sees hitting a post-COVID boom and his personal investment in the future of public service at his Alma Mater, the University of Kentucky.

Interview with Katie Fussenegger, Vice President of the Kentucky Derby Museum. The busy tourism executive shares her secrets for creating a zen work-home balance, the lessons that the COVID pandemic taught her and a preview of KDM's newest exhibit "Right to Ride" opening October 16th.

Claudia interviews The Athletic Sports Writer Jeff Duncan about covering the NFL in the middle of a pandemic, that spectator-less first game, when he thinks Dree Brees will retire and the latest on his upcoming book, Payton and Brees - The Men Who Built the Greatest Offense in NFL History.