Shauna Steigerwald

ssteigerwald@enquirer.com

Want to learn more about bourbon? On Saturday, the day-long Filson Bourbon Academy will be offered at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport.

Supported by The Bourbon Review, the Kentucky Distillers Association and the venue, the seminar and tasting will be led by The Filson Historical Society's bourbon historian, Mike Veach. He's a member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame and author of "Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage."

The course, which is limited to 50 students, takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the hotel's Bistro 737, 7373 Turfway Road in Florence. The fee of $125 includes lunch.

Those who complete the course receive a certificate; with a STAR certification, they're eligible to become an "Official Bartender of the Bourbon Trail." Participants also get a booklet of sources for future study and reference.

Reservations are required by June 20 at 502-635-5083 or http://filsonhistorical.org.