Neat & Mixed from Hops & Spirits

We welcome in Melissa Rift (2:45 mark), Master Taster for Old Forester, for our Q&A. She talks about her role as master taster, how she got into the business, starting as a tour guide, what drew her to Old Forester, sharing its history, putting her touches on new releases, being a brand ambassador, sharing a fun history story and more.

What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Thursday Night Live returns to downtown Lexington on April 6 while the Urban Bourbon Trail has added new stops in Louisville. Ramsey's Diner in Lexington honored by Southern Living and two Louisville mixologists take home awards at the Rose Julep Cocktail Competition. Plus, Blue Run Spirits shows off images from its future distillery campus in Georgetown.

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What is Neat & Mixed from Hops & Spirits?

Whether you like it neat, mixed or in a cocktail, we're talking all things bourbon (and bourbon adjacent). We sample a variety of expressions on our Flight Nights with different brands and ask plenty of questions about events, brands and so much more on our We've Got Questions series. Find more Neat & Mixed at hopsspirits.com.