Leigh Roach
Fall Festival Fun in the Bluegrass!
Fall time is always a great time in Kentucky. You begin to see change in the trees and in the weather. Read More
BUDS & SUDS
A few of the places we've traveled this month can be found in our lifestyle blog below.
Cocktail of the Month
Courtesy of Wilderness Trail Distillery
(Image & Recipe)
BHV Blüe Mule
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Fill with Ice
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1 1/2 oz Blüe Heron
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1/2 lime squeezed & garnished
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Fill with ginger beer
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- Sep 7
Meet our new intern, Nikki!
Hi! My name is Nikki Edds and I am so excited to be a fall intern with Kentucky Taste Buds! I am currently a senior at the University of ...
Leigh Roach
- Apr 7
Let’s Get Brewing, It’s National Beer Day!
Time to celebrate the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage along with being the third most popular drink overall. Beer!
Leigh Roach
- Feb 13
The 3 Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl LVI in Lexington
Here in Kentucky, there are no professional football teams (no, the Wildcats don’t count), which leaves many people supporting NFL teams...
Leigh Roach
- Jan 22
Our Favorite Places in Lex
Walt Disney World might be the happiest place on earth for kids, but for grown-ups, nothing can beat the magic of Keeneland.
Leigh Roach
- Sep 6, 2021
The Penthouse Experience: Live Your Best Life!
Louisville is a special place for Tam and I. So many wonderful moments have been spent in Kentucky's largest city and we have been...
Tamara Schneider
- Jul 1, 2021
4th of July Festivities in Central KY
By Alannah Molenda 4th of July weekend is here, and we’ve got some things for you to add to your “to-do” list with family and friends!...
Leigh Roach
- Jun 14, 2021
Lux Row Distillery - A New Era in Bourbon
Kentucky is obviously home to timeless distillers such as Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark and Jim Beam...
Leigh Roach
- Jun 8, 2021
Versailles, Kentucky - Why I Love My Hometown
During my time in college, meeting and conversing with countless new faces, the topic of hometowns was always common. I have met...
Leigh Roach
- Apr 14, 2021
Best Fashion Boutiques in KY
Tam and I love fashion which is why a part of our blog is dedicated to "Fashion Buds". There are so many great places...
Tamara Schneider
- Apr 5, 2021
Try These Restaurants in KY
When we started KY Taste Buds three years ago, we knew that food would have to be a major component of our blog.
Leigh Roach
- Mar 5, 2021
Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!
Tam and I have been fortunate to discover many wonderful things in our exploration of Kentucky and we always talk about what's good with...
Tamara Schneider
- Feb 5, 2021
Despite Social Distancing, Love Is In The Air! Here's How to Celebrate!
Covid has taken away a lot from us, but there's one thing it can’t take...love, even though we are supposed to stay socially distanced...
Leigh Roach
- Dec 31, 2020
21 Things To Do in 2021. Lord Knows, We Are Ready!
If 2020, did nothing else, it gave us all an appreciation for our freedoms. Freedom to visit places we wanted, eat at restaurants we...
Leigh Roach
- Dec 29, 2020
Things to do in Kentucky for New Year's Eve 2021!
If you are looking for something to do this New Year's Eve and don't know where to start...
Leigh Roach
- Dec 6, 2020
Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!
Christmas shopping can be a drag sometimes, especially for those hard-to-buy for people.
Leigh Roach
- Nov 19, 2020
Wilderness Trail Distillery Named Heritage Member with the Kentucky Distillers Association
Wilderness Trail Distillery has achieved the rank of Heritage member with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.
Tamara Schneider
- Sep 28, 2020
Girlfriend Getaway at The Barnsley Resort
Do you need a getaway? Could you use time with your girlfriends in a picturesque setting to reconnect, reminisce and make new memories?
Tamara Schneider
- Aug 3, 2020
Shake Up Your Summer!
Juices, smoothies, shakes, whatever you want to call them, seem to be popping up all over the place this summer.
Leigh Roach
- Jun 29, 2020
The Bars Are Back, Baby!
Summer is the perfect season for sitting on a patio with friends, drink in hand, while watching the sun set over the Lexington skyline.
Leigh Roach
- Jun 28, 2020
Best Lexington Brunches
Article Written By Jamison Cooper Brunch might possibly be the best activity to have ever been invented. It’s the perfect opportunity to...
Leigh Roach
- Jun 23, 2020
Summertime Fun in Kentucky
If you’re like me, as things are opening back up, you may be wondering what you can get out and do.
Leigh Roach
- Mar 23, 2020
Wilderness Trail Distillery to Make Hand Sanitizer
Wilderness Trail Distillery is more well known for its whiskey, but to support those on the front lines during the battle against the...
Leigh Roach
- Feb 27, 2020
Ale 8 One Delivers... Again!
Tam and I love our Kentucky based companies, with Ale 8 One being at the top of the list.
Leigh Roach
- Feb 27, 2020
The Best of Lexington Coffee Week
Last week, I wrote a blog on the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming Lexington Coffee Week.
Tamara Schneider
- Feb 7, 2020
Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!
Are you one of those people that believes Valentine’s Day is simply a manufactured holiday started by Hallmark to sell more hokey cards?
Leigh Roach
- Feb 4, 2020
Chase Away the Winter Blues
Let’s face it, winter can get boring really quick. It’s freezing, cloudy, seasonal depression is at its peak.
Leigh Roach
- Jan 24, 2020
Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour
Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour and becomes 18th Stop On Historic Journey!
Leigh Roach
- Jan 16, 2020
What's Happening in 2020 at Wilderness Trail Distillery
Wilderness Trail Distillery not only produces some of best bourbon on the bourbon trail, it is also a great place to visit!
Leigh Roach
- Nov 21, 2019
Wilderness Trail Distillery Rare Bourbon Release To Fight Cancer
It’s the season of giving and Wilderness Trail Distillery will aid those battling cancer with a holiday release of an extremely rare Bourbon
Leigh Roach
- Nov 17, 2019
Who Needs a Reindeer When You Have a Thoroughbred?
The holidays are here and it's our favorite time of year as we count down our top 50 Kentucky holiday gifts from now until Christmas!
Tamara Schneider
- Oct 21, 2019
Bacon Jam Festival 2019
Bacon lovers unite! Happening Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, from 1 to 6 pm at Louisville's Fourth Street Live.
Leigh Roach
- Sep 26, 2019
How Good is Your Chili? The "Taste Buds" Wanna Know!
Kicking in the fall season with food created for a great reason is the purpose of the third annual Charity Chili Cook-Off, October, 19.
Leigh Roach
- Sep 26, 2019
Feeling all Happy, Hanging with Nappy! Come Join Us for a Beer-y Good Time!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We know just the place! Welcome to Frankfort's first Annual Oddtober Frankenfest.
Tamara Schneider
- Sep 19, 2019
Bardstown, the epicenter of Bourbon
Bourbon Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of September. It is a time set aside by the United States Senate to focus on...
Leigh Roach
- Sep 12, 2019
Become a VIP & Support The Parklands, a 4,000-Acre, Public Park!
Join music and park lovers for “An Evening with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives”.
Tamara Schneider
- Sep 10, 2019
What You Don't Know About Williams-Sonoma
We are all familiar with the mega company that is Williams-Sonoma. It has grown to be one of the largest e-commerce companies in the U.S....
Leigh Roach
- Sep 9, 2019
Just Call Me A "Renaissance" Woman
One of the best parts of Kentucky Taste Buds is adopting the new belief that you don't need a vacation to elevate your lifestyle.
Leigh Roach
- Aug 29, 2019
Whiskey Business
A weekend of fun at the Kentucky State BBQ Festival, beginning with an 80's flashback! But that's not all. Come join the Buds Sept 6-8!
Leigh Roach
- Aug 28, 2019
The 'Not So Obvious' Tailgating Must Have's
IT'S TIME! Football season is here and we have just the info you need to make your tailgating experiencing the best!
Leigh Roach
- Aug 21, 2019
Five Reasons Why You Should Ride a Beer Bus
Kentucky is well known for its horses and bourbon and as a result, there are so many companies offering tours around the state. But...
Leigh Roach
- Aug 19, 2019
Bourbon & BBQ - What Could Be Better?
From seminars on topics such as pairing Bourbon with BBQ to Master Distiller tours, this year’s Kentucky State BBQ Festival lets the...
Tamara Schneider
- Jul 11, 2019
Stay Aloft in Louisville
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky which means it has a ton of fun stuff going on all the time! It’s a great destination for a...
Leigh Roach
- Jul 1, 2019
Wilderness Trail Event Will Aid Local Humane Society
Wilderness Trail Distillery’s First Friday takes a furry twist July 5th with a Patriotic Paws theme. The distillery invites all pet...
Tamara Schneider
- Jun 19, 2019
Shaker Village is For Lovers
At first glance, the title for this blog may raise an eyebrow or two. After all, the Shakers (aka United Society of Believer’s in...
Leigh Roach
- May 20, 2019
Show Off Your Rides
Wilderness Trail Distillery invites you to show off your cool rides at their third annual cruise-in. They are expecting a group of 70...
Tamara Schneider
- May 16, 2019
We May Have Found a Bread Pudding Better than Keeneland's. Guess Where?
Walking into Carson’s Food and Drink, you will notice the warm tones of brick, wood and leather; you will see the sparkling oversized...
Leigh Roach
- May 8, 2019
Taste of the Bluegrass - A 'Must Be There' Event!
Ever go out to eat and order something "safe" because you don't want to run the risk of getting something you're not really crazy about? ...
Leigh Roach
- Apr 22, 2019
Bourbon. Food. Music. What Could Be Better?
Wilderness Trail Distillery is ready to introduce Small Batch Bourbon made with rye small grain. Samples will be available at one of the...
Leigh Roach
- Apr 20, 2019
Ale-8-1 Orange Cream, the Buds Review!
Ale-8-1 is as Kentucky-famous as horse racing, bourbon and hot browns. Since 1902, Ale-8 has been getting it right with their Original...