Chuck Edwards spent 29 years in education before turning his attention to Kentucky bourbon—first as a tour guide at Buffalo Trace, then as founder of Neat KY Tours. His deep knowledge and passion for storytelling led him to write As the Crow Flies, a historically grounded exploration of how Kentucky whiskey became known as "straight bourbon." Paired with his documentary The Creek, Chuck’s work offers a fresh perspective on bourbon’s evolution, rooted in Glenn’s Creek and its surrounding heritage. Whether through tours, tastings, or community collaborations, Chuck continues to educate and inspire, sharing the story behind the spirit.
As the Crow Flies: How Kentucky Whiskey Went Straight
Before bourbon was a billion-dollar buzzword, it was an unfiltered idea—distilled in copper stills and tempered by the stubborn minds of Kentucky. Trace the first bourbon trail carved by James C. Crow and E.H. Taylor Jr. Explore the legacy of Old Crow, Castle and Key, Buffalo Trace, and Woodford Reserve—each one pouring its own chapter into the birth of bourbon and how Kentucky whiskey went straight. its path and raised a nation’s glass.