Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Any day is a good day to visit Woodford Reserve. But it is a particularly stunning spot during those Fall days of October. 🍁 🥃 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I've got some big plans for a Saturday night. Gonna spend the evening putting Googly Eyes on all of the bourbon bottles in my collection. Cheers! 040
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Just another day in the office. To be fair, my office is often a ridiculously fun place to be. HR told me I needed to work on being less of a flight risk. I think I nailed it. 🥃✈️ 060
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Found a handy coaster today showcasing the well-documented three physical states of whiskey. 🥃 🧬 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 06/10/2026This is a fun one. A whiskey coffee table book that I always have firmly places on my coffee table. (Guests appreciate the scratch and sniff component!) "The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide To Becoming A Whiskey Know-It-All" By Richard Betts. Around $23 online and in stores. 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Saying that I get excited over stupidest small things is a fairly accurate assessment of my character, but I'll never hide my love for Kentucky's official soda. Bottle selfie from HQ where they have been rocking regional goodness out of Winchester for 100 years & counting. Cheers to a late one! 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026These two photos nicely sum up the never-ending insanity and often ill-placed hype surrounding the Pappy Van Winkle Brand: I spotted this completely empty bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year for sale at $60 at local Louisville flea market. Sixty bucks. And not a single drop of whiskey inside... 340
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 27/09/2026So many Bourbons. So little Time. #KentuckyProblems 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 26/09/2026One unique spot in Kentucky Bourbon? Warehouse V located towards the back of the distillery at @BuffaloTrace. It is the smallest bonded aging warehouse on earth...home to just one single barrel inside! Primarily used to showcase milestone barrels, The current tenant is the 9-millionth (!) barrel 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Just in time for Bourbon and Beyond, I've finally come up with a name for my new Bourbon Themed Thrash Metal Band: Yellow Dent #2 Corn. 🤘🎸🎶 000
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Spotted this guy last year at Bourbon & Beyond. Excited to make some new friends this year... 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Excellent day! My new Whiskey Tasting notebooks arrived. And they meet my high bar of expectations. (AKA they kick ass. 👍🥃) I've learned one irritating downside of running your own business is that you become incredibly picky about how the little things turn out. But these are spectacular.... 120
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 23/09/2026During a recent “Scotch vs Bourbon” tasting event, THIS high-peat offering from Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte was easily the most divisive pour I’ve offered in a long time. Half the room absolutely loved it….half the room truly despised it. Makes for a fun night! 👍 040
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I ALWAYS follow the advice of the sage Magic 8 Ball very, very closely. 🔮 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My inspired  idea for the day. You guys get this one for free: All rental car companies should keep bins of rubber duckies on hand behind counter. Then. when customers rent Jeeps, they get several complementary for the duration of rental. Proud of the ole brain on this one. 002
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Endorsed by 37,814 Doctors? That’s a LOT of whiskey-loving doctors!! This full-page ad ran in Life Magazine in 1912. Certainly, a lot has changed in whiskey advertising, but some of these old print ads still manage to grab your attention a hundred years later... 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hey Cincy Bourbon Amigos! We're back for more pours on Thur Oct 8 at COHatch Hyde Park for some epic blind sips, surprises & one humongous trophy.🥃 Early Bird tix are 15% off through Sunday. Grab yours and then help us spread the word with a repost. Tickets -> blindbourbon10year.eventbrite.comblindbourbon10year.eventbrite.comBlind Bourbon Tasting Event - Quest to Find the Best 10 Year BourbonJoin us for a unique tasting event entirely featuring whiskeys that carry a 10-Year age statement! Can YOUR palate pick out the pour?! 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I have said it before, and I will say it again: Butchertown Bakery has the best damn vanilla latte in the city of Louisville. 👍 ☕️ 040
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Bad news, my friends. History lied to you about Daniel Boone’s signature headwear look (You can blame Davy Crockett 🧢). Sorry to ruin your childhood, but the Kentucky wilderness icon actually despised coonskin caps...🥃 000
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Part of me is absolutely dying to know what happened here. Part of me is smart enough to know not to ask any further questions. Quite the sign either way... 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I prefer drink coasters that boldly declare my personal philosophies while also keeping my surfaces safe and dry. 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I've got a busy evening planned! I'm going to make some time to sip on some Kentucky Bourbon from Angel's Envy, Augusta, Bardstown, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Barrel House Distilling Co., Bluegrass Distillers, Boone County Distilling Co., Buffalo Trace, Bulleit... (1/3) 230
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026"Whistlepig's Boss Hog XIII is a straight rye finished in Egyptian black honey and tiger nut seasoned barrels." Well...that's new. Anyone else feel like were just starting to make stuff up here? 110
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Gotta remember to put this sign up in my office window for all the folks coming to town for Kentucky Bourbon Festival this weekend. Welcome, whiskey people! Pour heavy, tip well, and try not to trip on the way out! 🥃 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 06/09/2026This is great to see, yes, but truly Weller Special Reserve is a solid $28 bottle that should’ve been widely available all the time. This is back to normal instead of lunacy… 040
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Years later, this is still one of the most bizarre and unsettling Tweets I've ever seen. Please enjoy! 110
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Getting all abstract and artsy with the ole profile pic. Doing my best to see the whiskey from all angles. Tall pours as I enter my Picasso era... 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026When the liquor store clerk at the register glares at your “Limit 1 Per Person” allocated bottle and accuses you of being the same customer who was just in the shop ten minutes earlier. 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Ah, with news of Pizza Hut being sold, we mark the end of an era today. Farewell and Rest In Peace to the Kentucky Fried Taco Hut. Your skills of quickly but poorly combining three fast food chains at the Kentacohut will never be matched! 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Some cities name their roads after civic leaders, sports heroes, local politicians or past presidents and generals. Louisville marching to its own beat here with what is surely Kentucky’s most celebrated Lane. Life can be tough on those Kentucky Fried Streets 🍗 000
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Sending out a bit of Kentucky Distillery beauty (and one of my favorite spots) to kick off this final Monday in August. Cheers to a day ahead of Sour Mash and kicking some ass! 👍️ 020
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Was definitely a bit sad to say hail & farewell to this bottle the other night. Wild Turkey 12 has become one of my faves in recent years but the final pour was bittersweet as word is brand has discontinued this release for now. Might be a while before I enjoy WT12 again. 🫡 🥃 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 29/08/2026For our big upcoming "Scotch Whisky vs Kentucky Bourbon" event on Sept 17th,we're going to do truly unorthodox & pair each pour with Haggis Bon Bons! Just kidding. That would be disgusting. We'll have shortbread or something more appealing. Tickets & Details --> scotchvsbourbon.eventbrite.com 120
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Check out this outstanding bottle I picked up in order to celebrate "National Red Wine Day" later this evening! That's right. It is bourbon. (Deal with it, #RedWineDay.) 030
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I've learned that just about everyone seems to have their list of favorite Kentucky towns. Towards the top of my list is tiny Midway in Woodford County. Nestled between a number of world class thoroughbred horse farms, Midway is easily one of most charming and beautiful small towns in the state. 😍 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Excited to host this one: An iconic battle of barrels...and your palate gets to be the judge Scotch Whiskey vs Kentucky Bourbon Tasting Event. The Loches of Scotland meet the Bluegrass 📅 Thurs, Sept 17th ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Story Louisville Tix & More Info: scotchvsbourbon.eventbrite.com 042
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Bourbon. The answer to questions like this is always bourbon. 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 09/08/2026"Hey, how's your day going so far?" Quite well. In fact, this best describes how awesome my day is going so far: (Happy Sunday, everyone) 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Rumor has it that this fine bottle is already going for thousands of dollarydoos on the Australian secondary market. Especially big with The Grannies and Unicourse. BIN! (Post by @FreshCracks on IG) 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We talk a lot in Kentucky about our Knobs. But what exactly are they? Knobs are similar to hills, but they stand alone and always conical in shape like a tiny volcano. Technically they are called Monodnocks ("Mon-nod-knock"). Hmm...."Monodnock Creek" Bourbon has a nice ring! 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The Dumb Whiskey Scammer Of The Day award goes out to Hopkins County, KY! "The Madisonville UPS location had received complaints from multiple customers, who’d reportedly ordered bourbon & received water bottles and apple juice instead." Ah, a fun read: www.wfla.com/news/florida...wfla.comMan accused of scamming rare bourbon buyers with juice in Florida, other statesA western Kentucky man has been accused of scamming customers by selling apple juice and water bottles in place of high-dollar bourbon through Facebook groups. 121
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 01/08/2026This pic came up on my phone and had completely forgotten about this funky topiary I saw in England years ago. This floral King Henry VIII was at the amazing Hampton Court Palace just a short train ride from London. Very cool spot. That was an awesome day. 130
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Hey Cincy, ready for a little bourbon adventure? 🥃 Wanna know what (at least) a dozen years of patience taste like? Find out on Thur, August 13th! 12 long years in the barrel. One unforgettable tasting event. Discover a new favorite and enjoy some great pours! 🎟️ bourbonsweetspot.eventbrite.combourbonsweetspot.eventbrite.comAged to Perfection - A Tasting Featuring the Best 12-Year Kentucky BourbonsCome see why patience pays off. Sip your way through an unforgettable evening as we explore rich, complex flavors of bourbon's sweet spot! 000
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Was digging through some old files in my Canva account and found this AI Masterpiece from a couple of years ago. No idea what I was going for in this draft/ prompt. Promoting a blind tasting maybe? It is seven shades of awful. Please enjoy. 000
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Official photo of Fireball's VP of Marketing introducing the brand's new Banana Bread flavored Cinnamon Whiskey expression to consumers. 🤢 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Hey Cincinnati! Who wants to drink whiskey with me on Thurs, 8/13? 🥃 This is gonna be a fun one - We’re pouring Kentucky’s best 12-year bourbons for our "Aged to Perfection" tasting at COhatch Kenwood. Come find your new favorite pour ➡️ bourbonsweetspot.eventbrite.com Hope to see ya there!bourbonsweetspot.eventbrite.comAged to Perfection - A Tasting Featuring the Best 12-Year Kentucky BourbonsCome see why patience pays off. Sip your way through an unforgettable evening as we explore rich, complex flavors of bourbon's sweet spot! 021
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Spotted while on vacation last week. This is the kind of glorious art that speaks to me. ☕️ 🖼️ 010
Phil K @derbycityphil.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy 4th! 🎆 Toast the red, white, and blue today with a heavy splash of a favorite American Whiskey. Preferably on the rocks. Big shoutout to @MakersMark for these colorful glasses I spotted years ago in the distillery gift shop (Should have bought them all...). Cheers! 🥃🇺🇸 020
