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Send us a textThe Kentucky Bourbon Festival has transformed from a small event with 9 distilleries to a premier bourbon celebration featuring 62 distilleries, with exclusive releases and direct access to master distillers. KBF President Randy Prasse shares how the festival has evolved to focus on authentic experiences connecting bourbon enthusiasts with the people who make their favorite spirits.• Festival started in 1991 and has grown to become the #1 bourbon festival Globally.• Distilleries now view the festival as the perfect venue to reveal new products and limited releases• For 2025, the festival will feature improved layout and direct-to-consumer bottle shipping for most states• The three-day general admission ticket $195 ( discounted for insiders) provides exceptional value compared to typical bourbon bar tabs• Angels Envy is the featured distillery for 2025, known for bringing their "A-game" to festival experiences• New President's Club offering provides ultra-premium experience for dedicated enthusiasts• Tickets go on sale May 16th at noon Eastern, with newsletter subscribers getting first access and discountsVisit KYBourbonFestival.com to sign up for the insider newsletter and secure your tickets for the September 4-6 event in Bardstown, Kentucky.Step into the heart of bourbon country at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where the world's finest distillers converge to celebrate America's native spirit. What began as a modest gathering has blossomed into bourbon's premier event, bringing 62 distilleries—from iconic heritage brands to innovative craft producers—directly to enthusiasts in the Bourbon Capital of the World.Unlike typical spirits festivals, this September 4-6 celebration in Bardstown offers unprecedented access to the people behind your favorite bourbons. Master distillers, blenders, and brand founders don't just make appearances—they're actively pouring, sharing stories, and engaging with guests throughout the three-day event. This authentic connection between makers and enthusiasts creates an atmosphere that can't be replicated anywhere else.The festival has become the industry's preferred platform for unveiling new products and limited releases. Distilleries reserve their most special bottlings for this weekend, giving attendees first access to expressions that may never reach retail shelves. For 2025, the festival is introducing direct-to-consumer shipping, allowing guests from most states to purchase exclusive bottles without worrying about luggage space. Beyond tastings, the expanded programming includes 20 educational events, live entertainment, culinary experiences, and a thoughtfully designed marketplace.What truly distinguishes this festival is its unwavering focus on "whiskey and the people who make it." Despite its growth, the event maintains the warm, welcoming spirit of Kentucky hospitality. At $195 for a three-day general admission pass (with insider discounts available), it represents remarkable value considering the caliber of spirits and experiences offered. Whether you're beginning your bourbon journey or maintaining an extensive collection, these three days in September promise memorable encounters with exceptional whiskeys and the passionate people creating them.Sign up at KYBourbonFestival.com to become an insider and secure your tickets when they go on sale May 16th. Join voice over Whiskey Thief If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Randy Prasse, President, of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The guys talk with Randy about his background in festival and event management and the history of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, all of the great things that attendees can anticipate at this year's Festival which is the 33rd annual, as well as what the future looks like for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They also taste and review three different Kentucky Bourbon Festival Single Barrel picks that will be available at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival, including a Maker's Mark Private Select, a Hemingway Whiskey Rye finished in a Rum Seasoned Oloroso Sherry Cask, and a Jeptha Creed Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.liquorbarn.com www.penelopebourbon.com www.limestonefarms.com www.regardlaw.com www.olddominick.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered what it takes to turn a small-town festival into a global celebration of bourbon? Join us as we chat with Randy Prasse, President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, who shares his journey from humble beginnings to attracting distilleries and enthusiasts from around the world. Discover how Media Row revolutionized the festival's reputation, and enjoy a touch of nostalgia as we bond over our shared Wisconsin roots and love for the Green Bay Packers. Randy also reveals the meticulous security measures that ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.Our conversation takes you through the festival's balancing act of preserving cherished traditions while introducing innovative elements each year. Learn about the strategic enhancements over the past four years, such as expanding space, creating engaging activities like the People's Choice Awards, and the introduction of awe-inspiring structures, including a double-decker tent. The dedication and collaborative spirit that drive the festival's success are palpable, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.Randy also unveils the financial investments and strategic partnerships that have elevated the festival's prestige. From exclusive barrel picks to limited-edition bottle sales, discover the unique dimensions that make the Kentucky Bourbon Festival a standout event. Reflecting on the festival's significant economic impact on Bardstown, Kentucky, and its community-building efforts, we celebrate the camaraderie among bourbon enthusiasts and the tireless work of volunteers. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon lover or a curious newcomer, this episode captures the passion and hard work that make the Kentucky Bourbon Festival a must-attend event.ad for Rosewood bourbon Add for SOFL Support the Show.https://www.scotchybourbonboys.com
In this episode of The Lou Review podcast, host Rosa Hart meets with KYBF President & COO Randy Prasse. He brings over 30 years of experience in festival production, destination marketing, and economic development to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. His career highlights include managing major events like Milwaukee's Bastille Days and Jazz in the Park, the Wisconsin State Fair, the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg, and producing the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Randy has been active in the International Festivals & Events Association for 20 years and is passionate about sports cars, antique toys, craft beer, and bourbon. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (KYBF) will take place from September 13-15, 2024, in Bardstown, Kentucky. This 33rd annual celebration, held during National Bourbon Heritage Month, features more than 60 distilleries and over 200 whiskeys available for sampling and purchase. New amenities this year include additional distillery tents, a bottle shop by Evergreen Liquors, and KYBF's first two-story tent with a cigar lounge. Attendees can enjoy culinary experiences, exclusive barrel picks, a rare and vintage bourbon auction, the Bourbon Marketplace, and the annual World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay Race. Expanded dining options include 18 food trucks in partnership with the Louisville Food Truck Association. Tickets are $180 for Weekend Bourbon Taster passes and $105 for Sunday Sampler 1-day passes. All VIP tickets are sold out, but hotel packages and special rates are available on the KYBF site. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, visit kybourbonfestival.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theloureview/support
Steve, Jeremy and Renee talk to Kentucky Bourbon Festival President and COO Randy Prasse. Get tickets to the 2024 KY Bourbon Festival here: https://www.tixr.com/pr/TheBourbonShow/97277. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
Pour yourself a dram and buckle up, bourbon lovers! We've got the one and only KBF President, Randy Prasse, the mastermind behind the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, spilling the secrets on what's set to make 2024's celebration the toast of the town. Fancy early access to the best pours or rubbing elbows with bourbon royalty? Our latest chat is drenched in exclusive festival insights, from the VIP early bird grabs to the joys of Flask Force and Enthusiast access. And if you've ever felt the thrill of victory snagging those elusive VIP passes, you'll be nodding along as we recount our own nail-biting experiences.Now, let's talk about the serious perks that come with those shiny VIP badges. Not only do we reveal the deets on the Oris Timepieces showcase, but we also dish out the lowdown on Bardstown's warm embrace, with hotel packages and shuttles that'll smooth out your festival frolic. And while the bourbon is undoubtedly the star of the show, the community around it—complete with craft distillery success stories like EJ Curly's rise to fame—proves there's more to this festival than just exceptional spirits.Wrapping things up with a high-proof blend of camaraderie and caution, we raise our glasses to friendship and the fine art of celebration. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon buff or a curious newbie, this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival is shaping up to be a barrel of memories. So, if you're ready to join the ranks of the bourbon-soaked elite or just looking for a good time with great company, listen in and get a leg up on the bourbon bash of the year. Cheers to the good times ahead, and remember, we're all in this spirited journey together! Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival has grown up and found a new audience, which we talk about on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Randy Prasse, who is president and chief operating officer of the festival, is on the show to tell us how the festival went this year. It took place during the weekend of September 16. (Our reporter Stephen Schmidt attended for a look at the event.)If you're keeping track, Bardstown's Kentucky Bourbon Festival takes place the same weekend as Bourbon & Beyond takes place in Louisville so we talk about how those two festival vary and intermingle. Late in the show we talk efforts to create more engaging spaces in Downtown Louisville. And we talk about challenges facing the team behind Hi-Five Doughnuts. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services.
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of bourbon festivals? Our latest episode features a tantalizing conversation with Randy Prasse, the president of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Join us as we journey along the festival's evolution, from its humble beginnings to becoming an anticipated event introducing 50 distilleries and unique experiences. Get a peek into the behind-the-scenes action and discover how logistics play a crucial role in pulling off a three-day festival that leaves a lasting mark on its attendees.This episode also delves into the nitty-gritty of changing liquor laws and the festival's adaptability to these changes. We talk about the significance of craft distillers in the festival and how they are now being showcased. Randy shares his insights on running the festival and how partnerships with distilleries contribute to creating an exceptional experience for everyone. We also explore the merchandise aspect of festivals and how collaborations with distilleries bring something unique to the table.Finally, we set our sights on the future of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and its commitment towards offering an ever-evolving experience for guests. We look at the unique collaborations between distilleries and the festival that make each event special. Additionally, we discuss sports fandom, the fond memories it creates, and the spirit of community it fosters, and how these elements resonate with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. So, pour yourself a glass, and join us in this immersive discussion about the 2023 bourbon festival landscape. Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com
The Bourbon Showdwon is back for a new season and we have Randy Prasse with us to talk everything Kentucky Bourbon Festival! The festival is less than a month away and Randy comes on the show to tell us about everything he has planned for the big event this year. We talk whiskey, we talk what it takes to put on a festival of this magnitude we talk all the special events he has planned all while sipping on some deliciousness from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Its a great start to the new season of the Bourbon Showdown Podcast and we're just getting started! Stay tuned for more bourbon every week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast!
Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk with Randy Prasse (President and COO) and Travis Hill (Education Coordinator) for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Our Club: https://www.abvnetwork.com/club Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Randy Prasse, President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Randy was previously a guest on the show on Episode 78 back in August 2021. The guys talk with Randy about his past leadership experience with different festivals and events, including the Kentucky Derby, and how that experience led him to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival; the history of the Festival and how the changes that he and his team implemented a few years have had an incredible impact on the Festival's growth; and what attendees at this year's Festival can expect in terms of distilleries, VIP events, educational opportunities, and much more. They also taste and review several different Kentucky Bourbon Festival Single Barrel Picks including an Elijah Craig Small Batch, a Maker's Mark Private Selection, and a 1792 Ful Proof. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.liquorbarn.com www.thestavekentucky.com www.threechordbourbon.com
CT and Tiny Talk with Kentucky Bourbon Festival President Randy Prasse on this podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys Support the show
The Bourbon Showdown is back and right in time for Bourbon Season! It's National Bourbon Heritage Month and we are kicking it off right with Randy Prasse, the President and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Randy and Jesse do a deep dive into this years festival and all the goodness (and headaches) that can go into putting on such a massive Bourbon event! Randy shares how he got into the whiskey world as well as what led him to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They talk about how the festival has been getting stronger every year since the pandemic and how this year will be the largest yet. It's a fun episode leading up to the festival (Sept 15-18) and it was great having Randy on the show!
Tiny finishes off season 3 and the what type of whiskey drinker are you part 4 killing 2 birds with 1 stone. He also gives you a preview into season 4. Like always It is exciting and fucked up , Don't miss a second of this podcast of the Scotchy Bourbon Boyswww.logstilldistillery.com Support the show
Roxy & Tiny Interview El Presidente of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys and the president of The Kentucky Bourbon Festival , 2 weeks out from the evening, opening of the festivals Premire event, Bourbon In the Air. Find out all about all the different types fun your going to have with 48 distilleries 9 podcasts special appearances and informative classes straight from the mouth of the organizer, planner and president of the KY Bourbon Festival on this exciting podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys! www.logstilldistillery.com Support the show
Our latest guest on The Craft Spirits Podcast is Randy Prasse, the president and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which is scheduled for September 16-18 in Bardstown, Kentucky. Prasse has more than 30 years of experience in festival production, destination marketing, and economic development. He recently joined editor in chief Jeff Cioletti to discuss all things bourbon and the evolution of the festival. To learn more about the festival and to buy tickets, visit kybourbonfestival.com.
Xavier and Tiny go over everything that is The Kentucky Bourbon Festival from dates tickets and events, find out about everything that is the KY Bourbon Festival on this podcast of THE SCOTCHY BOURBON BOYS! www.logstilldistillery.com Support the show
On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude celebrate National Bourbon Day by bringing on Randy Prasse, the President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival to discuss this year's festivities and talk about the history of the event. Tune in to hear about his journey navigating the Kentucky Bourbon Festival to what it has evolved into currently. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are launching a line of hand blown crystal drink ware. Check them out with the link in our Instagram bio and save 15% off using the discount code BOURBONHUNTERS. You can also check them out at greenlinegoods.com Do you like the custom Bourbon Hunter Kenzie Drams and Bourbon T-shirts from our instagram posts? Then make sure to check out our website www.bourbonhunters.com along with our sponsor, Unicorn Nation Apparel. Magical Apparel, for Magical People. Go to their website at www.unicornnationapparel.com OR check out the link in our bio for some awesome Bourbon Hunters Exclusive bourbon shirts provided by Unicorn Nation Apparel. --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey -- Tags -- the bourbon enthusiast bourbon hunters bourbon lover breaking bourbon bourbon drinkers bourbon porn kentucky straight bourbon kentucky bourbon the bourbon alliance bourbon bourbon life bourbon lifestyle bourbon enthusiast
Tiny< Roxy & Xavier find out everything you need to know about 2022 Kentucky Bourbon Festival from Randy Prasse & his significant other Kate Price. Randy and Kate both Scotchy Bourbon Boys aka El Presidente and 00Kate give us the low down on the tickets, the event, and the Barrel Picks for the festival. They also talk about the June 10 & 11th BBQ Festival at Log Still distillery in Gethsemane KY, If you want to know details about this years festival make sure you listen to this podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys! www.logstilldistillery.com Support the show
Steve and McNew interview Randy Prasse of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Fred Mozenter of Buffalo Trace for the first episode of season two of their YouTube series, The Bourbon Talk Show. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: Steve Akley's New Book, Bourbon Assignments: https://amzn.to/2Y68Eoy ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.
Tiny & Super Nash Taste Old Carters and say goodbye to season 2. They talk about heading to Kentucky the week before Kentucky Bourbon Festival and how much fun Kentucky is this time of year. So join in all the fun Super Nash and Tiny have getting fucked up while giving you the low down on the kentucky Bourbon Festival on this podcast of The Scotchy Bourbon Boys!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark, spend some time hanging out with Randy Prasse, President & COO, and Steve Coomes, Director of Content & Programming, with The Kentucky Bourbon Festival. The guys talk with Randy and Steve about their respective (and impressive) backgrounds and how they each got involved with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, explore the impressive line-up of events and distilleries that will be at the Festival this year, and discuss the controversy that has recently arisen over the changes that were made this year and look at the reasons behind those changes. They also taste and review three of the single barrel releases that were picked by The Kentucky Bourbon Festival this year including an Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon, a Maker's Mark Private Selection Single Barrel, and a 1792 Full Proof Single Barrel. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by The Stave Restaurant in Millville, KY and Three Chord Bourbon. Check them out online at www.thestavekentucky.com and www.threechordbourbon.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/
President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Randy Prasse sits down for a long interview with Tim and talks bourbon and his career... The 30th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival will be held in Bardstown, Kentucky, September 16-19, 2021.
Tiny Talks KY Bourbon Festival and why you need to go. Everything New and all the events, who is going to be there and how much fun it is going to be. .He also Barrel Bashes Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch his bridge bourbon! what're could you ask for on this podcast of the Scotchy Bourbon boysSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)
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/
The scotchy Bourbon Boys get back together and we podcast about the awesome time we had in Danville Kentucky at the site where Francesco Viola Is going to build The Luca Mariano Campus! complete with village, Distillery, Amphitheater, and chocolate factory! Tiny Super Nash and Young Nose taste the Luca Mariano line of Whiskey! In this podcast of the scotchy bourbon boys! plus we might be on the new Netflics show cocktails of the world with host Tyler Mane!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)
In This Podcast I talk about my first ever Barrel Pick! Knob Creek , Kentucky Bourbon Festival Offices, Freddie Noe, Steve Coomes randy Prasse and both Justins from Justins' house of bourbon, talk about pressure! Nah it was an amazing blast! Come find out what I learned and what I will do going forward! In this podcast of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is entering its third decade of existence in Bardstown, Ky., known as the "Bourbon Capital of the World." The event is held the third weekend in September, but VIP tickets sold out in a matter of hours, and general admission tickets go on sale Monday. The festival has been "re-visioned," and two of the men guiding its evolution discuss what is in store for this year's bourbon enthusiasts and Bardstown residents, and some of the reasons for those changes. Randy Prasse, KBF president and COO, and David Mandell, Chair of the festival's board, talk with Forrest Berkshire, editor of The Kentucky Standard.
Tiny one of the founding members of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys. visits with two of the industries insiders Randy Prasse President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Steve Coomes, Whiskey and Bourbon writer and also the Host of this years Virtual Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We got together for a great time and tasting of 3 fantastic bourbons! Old Forester 150 anaversary edition plus Chicken Cock 15 year barrel strength and Weller Full Proof store Pick! Come find out how we barrel bashed these three spectacular bourbonsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys, Tiny, and Supernash sit down with "El Presidente". Randy Prasse the president and COO of Kentucky Bourbon Festival! We talk about the upcoming virtual festival, and the very cool things that are happening on line this year! We also talk about all the exciting things he is planning for the festival in 2021. So sit back grab a pour and hang out with us for an hour! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/scotchybourbonboys)