Transportation
Allen Bourdage – Pegasus Global
"Cali" Benjamin Calicott – Sip Kentucky
Brandon Hall – Unfiltered KY Tours
Heather Fountaine – Pedal Pub Louisville
Rusty Skaggs – Kentucky Bourbon Boys
Travis Hounshell – Mint Julep Experiences
Rose Award Voting will begin at 12:00 am on October 8th and end on October 16th at midnight on louisvilleroseawards.com.
Only one vote in each of the 11 categories will be counted from an individual email address.
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Allen Bourdage
Pegasus Global
Allen has spent more than 18 years caring for guests across Louisville’s roads, airport, hotels and venues. High-value clients trust his professionalism, knowledge and safety throughout Kentucky Bourbon Trail experiences.
His longevity reflects the confidence organizations place in him when safety, timing, local knowledge and guest care all matter at once. His experience gives clients confidence from the first mile to the final destination.
"Cali" Benjamin Calicott
Sip Kentucky
Cali has generated more than 250 five-star reviews from tour guests. The consistency of that praise reflects a guide who combines Kentucky knowledge with a rare ability to make people feel connected.
Hundreds of five-star reviews point to more than expertise; they show how consistently he creates a sense of connection on the road. More than 250 five-star reviews reveal how consistently guests connect with his tours.
Brandon Hall
Unfiltered KY Tours
Brandon earns a guest response that stands out even among experienced bourbon guides. Strong reviews and lasting relationships show how completely visitors remember the way he introduces them to Kentucky.
The lasting relationships behind his reviews suggest that guests remember not only where they went, but how he made Kentucky feel. Visitors remember more than the itinerary; they remember the person who introduced Kentucky.
Heather Fountaine
Pedal Pub Louisville
Heather gives guests more than a ride by revealing local stories and hidden gems. She adds ideas, captures photos and videos and helps every group carry the best moments home.
Her creativity extends the tour beyond the route, giving groups local discoveries and visual memories they can carry home. Her tours leave guests with local discoveries and moments they can revisit long afterward.
Rusty Skaggs
Kentucky Bourbon Boys
Rusty makes visitors feel they are being welcomed into Kentucky, not moved between stops. His calm presence and genuine hospitality turn transportation into one of the most memorable parts of the tour.
His calm changes the rhythm of the day, helping guests settle in and experience the road between destinations as part of the welcome. With Rusty, the ride itself becomes part of the Kentucky experience guests remember.
Travis Hounshell
Mint Julep Experiences
Travis turned a career in education into seven years of bourbon storytelling. His experience as a teacher and school administrator helps him connect history, people and place for guests from around the world.
His background in education gives his tours structure and clarity, making bourbon history approachable without losing its depth. He turns a lifetime of teaching into bourbon stories guests can understand and remember.