Is Bourbon Whiskey Named After Bourbon Street - #141

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Is Bourbon Named after the Most Famous Street in New Orleans?

Today’s episode is all about bourbon, whiskey, and its ties to New Orleans. We’ll cover history as well as places to imbibe in the Crescent City!

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Previous Episodes

March Music Madness #113 Richard Campanella discusses the history of Bourbon Street #68 Explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum #41 Business During COVID - a Discussion with Polly Watts from The Avenue Pub #130

Resources

Elizabeth Pearce - Drink & Learn Elizabeth Pearce’s Book, Drink Dat ) Richard Campanella’s book

Barrel Proof Bourbons House and the New Orleans Bourbon Society The Avenue Pub New Orleans

Southern Food and Beverage Museum The Sazerac House

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Thank You

Thanks to Elizabeth Pearce for joining me today. Be sure to check out her Drink & Learn podcast.

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