Sara Havens

Sara Havens has covered the bourbon scene for more than 20 years as a Louisville-based writer, author and editor, and her work has appeared in various local, regional and national publications. She was one of 10 finalists in the 2021 World’s Top Whiskey Taster competition held by Bardstown Bourbon Co., beating out more than 400 contenders to represent the Kentucky region. Known locally as The Bar Belle, she maintains her own website (barbellelou.com) all about the bourbon industry and Louisville nightlife scene. She also works as Director of Whiskey for CaskX, a bourbon investment company.