Steve Akley
Kentucky Colonel
Tennessee Squire
ABV Network, Owner
ABV Barrel Shop, Co-Owner
Bourbon Palooza, Owner
Bourbon Sasquatch Productions, Owner
Steve Akley is a lifelong bourbon fan who has been involved in the industry since writing his first book on the topic in 2014. Today, he uses the relationships he developed over the past decade to curate the most unique bourbon events and adventures in the industry.
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Steve’s Resume
ABV Network
Steve launched his media company in 2016.
Kentucky Colonel
Steve became a Kentucky Colonel in 2016.
The Bourbon Show & The Bourbon Daily
Steve has been host of these top-rated podcasts since 2016.
Most Bourbon Podcasts Hosted
Steve has hosted over 3,500 podcasts focused on bourbon. Thousands more than anyone else.
Successful Hall of Fame Campaigns
Steve orchestrated campaigns to assist Freddie Johnson and Jerry Dalton into making it into the KY Bourbon Hall of Fame.
Bourbon Sasquatch Productions
Steve launched his video production company in 2017.
ABV Network Events Company
Steve launched an events division in 2020.
Blogger
Steve has been a successful blogger since 2016.
Quick Bourbon Notes
Steve launched his popular weekly newsletter in 2019.
ABV Barrel Shop
Steve has co-owned (with Jim Fasnacht) the world’s only single barrel whiskey store since 2022.
#1 Bourbon Content Provider
Based on hismpodcasts, articles, movie, blogs, and YouTube channel Steve created more bourbon content than anyone else.
Bourbon Palooza
Steve created the Bourbon Palooza event in 2023 and promptly rebranded his events company to take that name.
Key West Distillers Summit
Steve has hosted an industry event in Key West since 2020.
ABV Network Crew Club
Steve launched his private group the Crew Club in 2019.
Social Media Prescence
Steve has over 100,000 followers on his various platforms.
Bourbon Industry Poker Game
Steve started a bourbon insider’s card game in Louisville, Kentucky, back in 2017.
Barrel Shop Syndicate
In 2002, Steve launched a club for the ABV Barrel Shop allowing members to do barrel picks, attend events & more.
Barrel Picks / Respected Palate
Steve has one of the most respected palates in the bourbon industry. He has been involved in over 500 picks and counting.
Succesful Author
Steve has been a successful independent author since 2013.
Tennessee Squire
Steve became a Tennessee Squire in 2023.
Bourbon Zeppelin
Steve has published his own eMagazine since 2016.
Barrel Pick World Record
Steve’s store set a world record for most barrel picks (varieties) sold in 60-minutes in 2024.
#1 on Amazon
During Christmas of 2015, Steve’s book, Bourbon Mixology hit #1 on Amazon for several weeks.
Unprecedent Bourbon Rolodex
Thanks to his various endeavors Steve has contacts in the world of bourbon like no one else in the business.