The Backroom Blog

Burying of the Bourbon: A Southern Wedding Tradition

Posted by Dawn and Tamara on May 16th 2019

Burying of the Bourbon: A Southern Wedding Tradition
Wedding season is upon us and we here at Sweet Mash are super, extra excited to have a wedding in the fam coming up this June. Sydney has been a member of our Sweet Mash clan nearly since the beginnin … read more

A Kentuckian's Take on the Kentucky Derby

Posted by Dawn & Tamara on May 1st 2019

A Kentuckian's Take on the Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby is here and it really is the best time to be a Kentuckian! When I was a kid (this is Dawn!), the Kentucky Derby was a big deal for my family but not in the way folks from outside o … read more

Did somebunny say Kentucky Bourbon & chocolate?

Posted by Dawn & Tamara on Apr 15th 2019

Did somebunny say Kentucky Bourbon & chocolate?
The big fluffy bunny is coming this weekend and the crew at Sweet Mash is THRILLED because this means spring will soon be here to stay. Don't let the gatherings, luncheons & basket filler needs sn … read more

Bourbon Alert: Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye

Posted by Dawn & Tamara on Mar 7th 2019

Bourbon Alert: Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye
Y'all should really get to know the wonderful world of Willett! The distillery was established in 1936 by Thompson Willett, just down the road from us in Bardstown, KY. The Kulsveen family has really … read more

Kentucky Valen-wine's Day

Posted by Dawn & Tamara on Feb 12th 2019

Kentucky Valen-wine's Day
The entire world knows that if you want the best Bourbon, you go to Kentucky. What you may not be as familiar with is the other deliciously spirited industry in Kentucky: WINE! In fact, at one point i … read more

A Barrel Strength Economy

Posted by Dawn and Tamara on Feb 7th 2019

A Barrel Strength Economy
As an official sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, yesterday, we had the privilege to stand in Room 100 at the Kentucky State Capital and listen to a whole bunch of information that we already knew … read more