Horses, Hats and Bourbon with Claudia Coffey

Janice Dean, Fox News Senior Meteorologist, has covered the Kentucky Derby for more than 10 years. As she steps into Derby 150 coverage, she is reflecting on her favorite moments, her love of a good hat and what she loves about the people and culture that is the Kentucky Derby. And yes.. her weather forecast for this year's Run for the Roses.

Catching up with Churchill Downs VP of Communications, Tonya Abeln on all the inside scoop with Derby 150. What to expect Opening Night, Derby Week and all celeb and big news you haven't heard yet!

Conversation with Ashley Davis of Davis Jewelers and Susanne Blackinton-Juaire of S.R. Blackinton about their partnership in creating the exclusive Derby Gold Jewelry for Derby 150.

Each year, the winning owner of the Kentucky Derby receives a priceless gold trophy handcrafted by the family owned S.R. Blackinton in Smithfield, R.I. This year, the Derby 150 trophy is more special than ever. It's made of 14-karat solid yellow gold and embellished with rubies. The gold ribbons that are cast off during the creation of the trophy have been used to create a one-of-a-kind collection of necklaces and lapel pins for men and women. Available in Louisville at Davis Jewelers and online at SRBlackinton.com while supplies last.

Rachel Trevor Morgan is the renowned milliner to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family. Rachel discusses how she worked with the Queen for several important occasions, how to choose a hat for Kentucky Derby 150 and Steeplechase and why she is passionate about giving back to young artists with her time. Exclusive pieces will be featured in a Trunk Show at Nashville's Kirna Zabête April 4-5, 2024.

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".

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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 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. 

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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

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. 

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.

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

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 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