Whiskey expert Tom
Fischer is the founder
of BourbonBlog.com,
the #1 online resource
for American whiskey
and Bourbon. As a lead-
ing authority, presenter
and writer in the spir-
its industry, Fischer is
regularly interviewed by
media outlets like CNN,
Fox News National, NPR,
The Times and the BBC.
He hosts whiskey tast-
ings across the globe,
consults both major and
craft brands, judges
spirit competitions, and
makes appearances as
an expert speaker at
festivals and events.
Tom will be a regular contributor to 247 Ink Mag.
As a spirits journalist and Whiskey Sommelier, I travel to Bourbon and in-
ternational whiskey festivals. across the globe. During the festivals, I often
present on whiskey trends, marketing, and other topics I write about on
BourbonBlog.com. Yes, drinking whiskey along with learning is required!
Typically, festivals are held in venues ranging from upscale hotels to ex-
periential atmospheres like nature trails in Kentucky or even the historic
Orpheum Theater in New Orleans.
While guided tours of both craft and major distilleries have grown in pop-
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