ICYMI: world-renowned bourbon expert and best-selling author Fred Minnick joined Cheddar News live from New York City earlier this week to discuss the Kentucky Bourbon Benefit, an online auction in partnership with the bourbon community to raise money for flood relief in Eastern Kentucky. 

Watch the interview, here: https://cheddar.com/media/kentucky-bourbon-auction-raises-money-for-flood-damaged-community

Minnick discusses the following with Cheddar News:

* His tasting process, which he developed after his time in Iraq through PTSD therapy 

* How to tell good bourbon from bad bourbon

* The Kentucky Bourbon Benefit auction and how it has something for everybody

* Russell's Reserve 10 Year and Michter's Small Batch bourbons via a live tasting with host Hena Doba

Minnick is “the gold standard in the bourbon industry” (TODAY Show) and a leader in the spirits industry. A Hermes Creative Awards Platinum-winning Podcast and recent Webby Honoree, The Fred Minnick Show features entertaining storytelling and tastings with some of the world’s top musicians, athletes and celebrities. Fans can experience one of Fred’s immersive tastings at his Watch Hill Proper Dinner Series, running once a month through November. For more information on all things Fred Minnick, visit fredminnick.com.

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