The Kentucky Hug

The Kentucky Hug is a Slingshot Ventures startup company. This web and mobile app centralizes and showcases available distillery experiences from across Kentucky. Our founder partner is Eddie Fieldhouse, a co-owner of Pegasus Transportation. The Kentucky Hug works with distilleries to centralize their various Bourbon experiences and available tickets, and allows users to plan and book those experiences – all in one place. The Kentucky Hug will also provide the most accurate and holistic picture of where visitors are spending their time and money, capturing valuable information about each visitor attending an experience, not just a single credit card holder. Further, in centralizing distillery options for visitors to compare, users will be able to easily understand the diversity of available Bourbon experiences in a way they havent before – ensuring selections that feel inclusive of their needs, and welcoming a whole new wave of Kentucky Bourbon drinkers. Our broader vision includes a wider reach into Kentuckys hospitality industry, centralizing holistic visitor experiences and showcasing experiences outside of the rickhouse. The Kentucky Hug aims to remove barriers to entry of Bourbon experiences, smoothing logistics for visitors while capturing critical data to provide and empower the communities of the place we call home.