Bottles and Bars #3 takes us to Whiskey Kitchen in downtown Raleigh, a local favorite since 2016 that combines Southern-inspired food with one of the strongest bourbon lists in town. Whether you’re after a flight, a rare pour, or just fried chicken and fries, this spot always delivers.

Aesthetic bottles, bold moves, and a surprise Gen X twist — Penelope Bourbon is winning over millennials with style and substance. In this debut “Bottles and Bars,” Heather dives into the brand’s rise and her birthday bottle of Project X, the sleek black pour that proves looks and taste can kill.