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Cocktails With FriendsAuthor: Cocktails with Friends
Cocktails with Friends, hosted by restaurateur and bartender Bob Cutler of Novio's Bistro in Bangor, Maine, is focused on creating conversations over cocktails and making some great memories. Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S3 E7 3 Days In Louisville | Elizabeth Sutherland
Episode 7
Thursday, 11 September, 2025
S3 E7 3 Days In Louisville|Elizabeth Sutherland Host Bob Cutler sits down with Elizabeth Sutherland as she plans a three-day Louisville getaway to celebrate her anniversary—aiming to balance bourbon, great food, arts, and a little non-spirits culture. A live call with Michter’s JP McCartan adds a premium twist—“bottle your own” barrel-proof bourbon (a Kentucky-only keepsake) and a short list of top cocktail bars and whiskey libraries. Key Topics Cadence beats conquest. Treat Louisville like a tasting marathon, not a sprint: anchor one distillery per half-day, eat before you pour, and hydrate between stops. Rotate flavor profiles so your palate isn’t blown out, and plug in one culture block (Ali Center, Churchill Downs, Slugger) every afternoon to reset your senses before the evening lineup. Make a keepsake moment. Pick a single “only-here” highlight—like a bottle-your-own barrel-proof experience or a limited single-barrel pick—and plan the day around it. Snap a photo, note the proof/warehouse/barrel, and grab a matching bar pour later; that bottle becomes the weekend’s signature souvenir and an easy on-air story beat when you’re back home. Reset the flavor dial. Book one non-bourbon dinner (e.g., chef’s tasting with a wine pairing) and one cocktail bar with impeccable ice and technique to give your taste buds contrast. Aim for a lighter, citrus-forward aperitif before dinner and a stirred nightcap after; you’ll finish energized instead of overwhelmed, and the trip will feel curated—not chaotic. Episode Index (5:17) Base yourself on Whiskey Row at Hotel Distil; consider the art-filled 21C Museum Hotel and its brunch spot Proof on Main. (12:00) Pace tastings to avoid palate fatigue; start simple with the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. (13:30) Rabbit Hole Distillery impresses with a modern space and its standout barrel-aged gin. (17:01) Michter’s Fort Nelson delivers small-batch tours, a top cocktail bar, and the unique “bottle your own” barrel-proof bourbon. (17:16) Balance bourbon with non-spirits highlights: dinner at 610 Magnolia or Mayan Café, and cultural stops like the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Derby Museum, Slugger Museum, and the Frazier.
