Did Bourbon Really Get It's Name From Bourbon Street in New Orleans? Historian Elizabeth Pearce Reveals the Truth.

<p>One of the burning questions around the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is "where did bourbon get its name?"</p> <p>You might be surprised that many lean toward New Orleans and Bourbon Street rather than Bourbon County Kentucky.</p> <p>While in New Orleans in March of 2020, I had the opportunity to dig into this question a little deeper by chatting with <a title= "Drink and Learn Podcast Official Site" href= "https://www.drinkandlearn.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Drink and Learn podcast</a> host and Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce. By the end of this interview, you may have the answer. We'll also dig into cocktails, Prohibition, and New Orleans history.</p>