The beginning of the end, for me, was when a man laughed at my order in an Old Louisville dive bar of, wait for it, Wild Turkey 101 with ginger. “You’re drinking that?” he asked, his incredulity making it clear this man does not know his bourbon — or how to order at dive bars; […]
Dana McMahan
Dana McMahan is a freelance writer covering her favorite things: food, travel, homes and design, and pets. An award-winning journalist, she's contributed to outlets including Esquire, Food Network, Real Simple, CNTraveler.com, NBC News Today, the Washington Post, London Telegraph, and lots more.
Dana's also a designer and serial renovator, and a hospitality entrepreneur creating experiences for travelers in Louisville and in the home of her heart, Paris. She's a Kentucky Colonel, a Certified Bourbon Steward, and you can probably find her walking her dog at Iroquois or on a long haul flight.
