11.03

Got Bourbon?

Kentucky does, and if you drink Bourbon, it’s most likely from here since Kentucky is the home to over 200 types of bourbon made by 8 different distilleries located here. Why is Kentucky the center of the Bourbon world? Probably 2 reasons: our water, filtered by natural limestone, and our severe range in temperatures. You may find a few exceptions to the “made in Kentucky” rule, but about 98% of the world’s Bourbon comes from Kentucky, yet I’d never been to a Bourbon tasting and, didn’t care for Bourbon. Why? Because Bourbon brings to mind cigars (uggh) and men (love ‘em) so I thought of it as a guy’s drink. But I was wrong. More Bourbon is bought by women than men.

So the fact that I’m a woman, living in Kentucky, and didn’t know my Bourbons was a travesty, right? Deciding to right my Bourbon wrongs, my husband and I attended our first Bourbon tasting over the weekend at the annex of one of our beloved restaurants in town, 610 Magnolia, owned by the much-acclaimed Chef Lee. After serious swirling and sniffing, I unfortunately still haven’t found the Bourbon that I’ll be sipping in front of the fireplace this winter, but I did learn that there are many distilleries that offer family tours. You read that right, family tours. So guess what we’ll be doing this winter? Getting to know our local distillers and searching and tasting. It’s a hard job, but I’m up to the task.

Getting ready for my Bourbon adventure was simple since I knew I wanted to be comfortable and stylish. I just pulled on my new Jigsaw… sweater / sweatshirt / silk shirt which is ridiculously comfortable. The silk front of the sweater and the scoop hem in the back make it chic enough with a pair of heels to head out for a night on the town (once my husband was ready). I’m so excited Jigsaw is now stateside after reading about it in Confessions of a Shopaholic, and love how they took a simple silhouette and made it a little funky and a lot fab. As for new looks, I’m also craving this one and this!

What about you… what do you think of Jigsaw looks & are you a Bourbon drinker?

jigsaw sweater

jigsaw london

jigsaw-london

jigsaw bourbon

sweater Jigsaw London (c/o) | jeans True Religion | shoes Pedro Garcia

photos by Erin Trimble

 

 

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25 Comments
  • http://www.acolourfulcanvas.blogspot.com/ Sue @ A Colourful Canvas

    Oh, this does work well! The pattern, although subtle, is stunning!

    I’ve never tried bourbon…I’m not much for hard liqueur…usually wine or beer, and that Mai Tai in Maui, makes me happy. I have tried Canadian rye whiskey, and I don’t dislike it. And, a sliver of a really good quality scotch goes done nicely. What is bourbon made of?

  • Patti_NotDeadYetStyle

    I don’t think I’ve ever ordered a Bourbon, although I’ve probably sipped one - I am a Tequila woman : > Love this top, and your hair is so terrific-looking! Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.

  • Pam@over50feeling40

    Bourbon is way in my past! Now, a wine lady only! You look great…love your hair! Have a wonderful week!

  • http://spashionista.com/ Spashionista

    Love the top! It looks very “uptown” even with jeans. You did very well - now pass the bourbon! ;-)

    Alicia

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    To be a bourbon, it is has to be made in an new oak barrel and must be at least 51% corn (see, I was listening Saturday night)! The rest is typically wheat, rye or malted barley. It just gets more complicated from there, but we bought the book. Even if I don’t end up liking it, at least I can be conversant about it!

  • Paula Ruta

    I know I have drunk bourbon before, but somehow I don’t remember……..must have been good.
    Your sweatshirt (right?) is all the rage this season, and I love the artwork. Love the shoes too! xoxo

  • Val Sparkle

    Cool sweater/sweatshirt/silk shirt. That’s exactly the kind of thing missing from my wardrobe - a loose pullover - and I want one now! I think I’d go for more color, but I love the browns with your dark hair and eyes.

    I don’t know nuthin about bourbon, but I bet the tour and lesson was fun!

  • Mrs_Jack_of_all_trades

    No!! You had on my most lusted pair of shoes this fall!! I just wrote about them over the weekend! I am in lust with Chenoa boots by Pedro Garcia and you are rocking them really well! This is not helping my wallet… anyway, I am not a fan of Bourbon (at least when I was a drinker) but my drink back then was the bourbon of Europe, Scotch! I loved Chivas but strangely enough I am not missing it!

    GREETINGS FROM DUBAI!
    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.ae/

  • Jen West

    Maker’s Mark and Sprite were one of my favorites for a short while!!! It was short lived, but it’s what they make the Mint Juleps with in Kentucky!!

  • Beata B

    Fabulous outfit Kim, I really like this sweater on you and you have dressed it up perfectly. The pictures are just beautiful!! Hugssss xxxx

  • Debbie Stinedurf

    Love the top! It’s perfect with the jeans and supremely cool shoes! You’re a better woman than me…I’m pretty sure bourbon and I would not be friends…
    Debbie
    http://www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    It’s a combo silk front, lightweight wool sweater, but in a sweatshirt shape. It’s a favorite for sure. And these heels - loving them!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    It was fun… about time I learned what I’m supposed to be drinking. Maybe I can learn to like it, but for now I’m sticking with champagne :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    RUN, don’t walk, to get them. I absolutely can not walk in heels, but I can strut in these. (well, sort of). They are like Birkenstocks with heels so they mold to your feet. I really adore Pedro Garcia and am going to keep looking for shoes on sale!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Add in tons of sugar and mint, and I can tolerate them, but still not in love with ‘em. Maybe I’m just not cut out for Kentucky?

  • http://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/ Jan Graham-McMillen

    You’re so cute … that is a beautiful sweater-silk-thingy, and it’s extra cool with jeans.
    Good for you for learning more about a storied and interesting drink! I’m not a Bourbon girl, but I do like a single-malt, Speyside Scotch. Neat, thank you. Sipping, not guzzling.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    I’m not so sure I want to be friends with bourbon. I’m liking my champagne friends just fine. But those bourbon friends do seem sort of cool, so I’ll try a few more times, then just walk away and realize I have all the friends I need.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Maybe Scotch will be on the agenda with my next move. Lord help me! And I don’t think I guzzle -but my kids think they chew with their mouths’ closed, so who knows! I’ll have my husband check next time!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    This sweater is amazing! I can’t wait to pair it with everything in my closet. And the photos are by one of our 2 new photographers, Erin. She simply rocks :)

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    Lovely outfit, all of the pieces. Had to laugh over “once my husband was ready”.
    I often open your blog thinking “is this the mum or the daughter?” as I am not yet that familiair with Popcosmo. Then I go to the picture of you both top right and say to myself “aha, it must be the mum”.
    I mean it, you look wonderful.
    Greetje

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Too funny (and flattering!) That’s what good light and great new photographer can do! It’s funny you mention that though - we’ve wondered whether we should start our posts with “by Kim” or “by Chloe” to make it less confusing…. But the pictures, once you get to know us are definitely obvious. And if my daughter is drinking bourbon, she’s in trouble!! She’s only 17 :)

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    Yes I don’t suppose she will be admitting to drinking spirits on your blog haha.
    That would be suicide.

  • http://www.baxtronlife.com Courtney Baxtron

    I had no idea Kentucky was the Bourbon center of the world! I feel enlightened! I also get that cigar smoking picture in my mind when I think of Bourbon, so funny. Your top is gorgeous - it has a really unique design that makes me want to touch it and feel it - which is exactly what I’d do if I came across it in the store. Thanks for linking up with the Fall Fancy today!

  • Silvie- MySillyLittleGang.com

    Hi Ladies, I’m visiting from the Fall Fancy Follower Fest! Your outfit and pics are great. It’s veery well put together. I had no Idea about Kentucky being Bourbon center of the world. WOW

  • Vicki Wilde

    Dropping by from the Fall Fancy Linkup! I love this top, it’s so fun and comfy looking!

    <3 Vicki
    wildeinthecity.blogspot.com