Heather C. Watson is a sixth-generation Kentuckian with a special interest in bourbon and the women within spirits production, which was sparked by a story about her maternal great-grandmother guarding the family moonshine. Author of the prominent lifestyle blog HerKentucky.com, she provides commentary on Kentucky bourbon and information about Kentucky women, tourism, and local events. Her work has also appeared in Ace Weekly, Leo Weekly,Kentucky Alumni,and UNC Greensboro.