Mary Dowling Whiskey Company announced a multi-city U.S. book tour for its new historical fiction novel, “Mother of Bourbon: The Greatest American Whiskey Story Never Told.” 

A collaborative project between co-authors Eric Goodman and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker Kaveh Zamanian, “Mother of Bourbon” takes readers through the outrageously inspiring life of bourbon’s most successful and influential woman distiller: Mary Dowling.

“Mother of Bourbon” spans a transformative era in American history, chronicling the extraordinary life of Mary Dowling, who defied government suppression, shattered gender barriers and outwitted Prohibition to cement her place in bourbon history. 

Today, her spirit lives on in Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, a tribute to her trailblazing legacy. The “Mother of Bourbon” book tour kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky in the heart of bourbon country and features six events across three U.S. cities. The full tour schedule includes:

• Louisville, KY
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – Frazier History Museum | 6 p.m.
• Chicago, IL
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Mordecai | 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Gallery Salon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel| 3 p.m.
• Detroit, MI
  • Monday, April 14, 2025 – Charlie’s Still on Main | 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – The Ebenezer | 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 17, 2025 – Wright & Company | 6 p.m.

Hosted by Zamanian, the “Mother of Bourbon” book tour offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience, blending history, storytelling and exceptional bourbon. Attendees will enjoy guided tastings of Mary Dowling Whiskey Company’s three award-winning expressions—Winter Wheat, Tequila Barrel, and Double Oak—each paired with excerpts from the book that bring pivotal moments in Mary’s journey to life, from her early days in Kentucky to her bold move to Juárez. 

Dynamic visuals and storytelling will spark discussions on bourbon craftsmanship, legacy, resilience and the fearless defiance that cemented Mary’s place in whiskey history. Each guest will also receive an exclusive gift package, including a signed advanced copy of “Mother of Bourbon.”

“Mary Dowling was a pioneer who refused to let anything—Prohibition, expectations or the times she lived in—define her,” Zamanian, founder of Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, said in a news release. “With ‘Mother of Bourbon,’ we finally get to share her remarkable life with the world. This is, without a doubt, the greatest whiskey story never told. I can’t wait to share Mary’s journey, her enduring legacy and the exceptional whiskeys that bear her name with the world.”

For more information on the “Mother of Bourbon” book tour and to purchase tickets, visit www.marydowling.com/booktour. The “Mother of Bourbon” is available for pre-order now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble ($30) until its release on April 29, 2025.

Read more: New Bourbon Brand Pays Tribute to Mary Dowling

ABOUT MARY DOWLING WHISKEY COMPANY

Mary Dowling Whiskey Company is an award-winning bourbon brand on a mission to restore the legacy of Dowling to its rightful place in American hearts, minds and glasses. Celebrating her pioneering spirit, the brand offers three exquisite whiskeys bearing her name. Mary Dowling Whiskey Company was founded in 2023 by Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian. To learn more, visit www.marydowling.com.