Follow up a good days ride with bourbon samples from kentuckys oldest and most reputable distilleries. The kentucky bourbon trail is an attraction that celebrates the heritage of kentucky bourbon, bringing to life the people, places, and events that signify the bourbon industry. The kentucky bourbon trail treats visitors to a tour and taste experience at 10 kentucky distilleries where worldfamous kentucky bourbon is made. Bourbon trail kentucky bourbon trail map of ky trails. So raise a glass in salute to the unique whiskey made only in kentucky. Each museumquality kentucky bourbon framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options.
The kentucky bourbon cocktail book by joy perrine, susan. Want to leave the driving and planning to someone else. See how bourbon whiskey is made on the kentucky bourbon trail. With a full day planned for bourbon exploration, you can easily tackle 34 of these distillery experiences. Bourbon in the bluegrass 2020beaumont innshaker village pickup you do not have to stay here, but this is our public tour pickup spot.
The kentucky bourbon trail tour is an institutional experience that keeps people coming back for more year after year. Use our free souvenir passport to make your kentucky bourbon trail adventure one to remember. Bourbon is booming right now and so is tourism in kentucky. Jan 04, 2017 the bourbon trail is a collection of nine historic bourbon distilleries stretching between louisville and lexington through bourbon country and majestic horse country, each offering a guided tour of their distilleries and a bourbon tasting. These guests set out on excursions along the kentucky bourbon trail and throughout the bluegrass state. Bourbon country is about the rolling hills that inspired many a man to pick up a fiddle. We recommend booking kentucky bourbon trail tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The kentucky bourbon trail is a collection of bourbon whiskey distilleries located in kentucky. Explore the rich tradition and proud history of americas official native spirit on the kentucky bourbon trail tour, featuring a number of signature distilleries nestled among beautiful bluegrass region scenery. Woodford reserve is also the official bourbon of the kentucky derby and their bourbon is made in oldfashioned copper pot stills as opposed to modern column stills and then. Pam spaulding, a veteran photographer and photojournalist, is the photographer of the complete guide to kentucky state parks and the kentucky bourbon cocktail book. Kentucky bourbon trail in search of whiskey and comraderie. Customized kentucky bourbon trail tours mint julep experiences. The bourbon trail is a collection of nine historic bourbon distilleries stretching between louisville and lexington through bourbon country and majestic horse country, each offering a guided tour of their distilleries and a bourbon tasting.
The building is the oldest in the united states and it has been designated a national historic landmark. Being bourbon lovers ourselves, we finally got the chance to visit the region to check out some of our favorite distilleries as well as others weve always wanted to try. Complete guide to the kentucky bourbon trail gear patrol. Exclusive bourbon merchandise, flasks, glassware and apparel for kentuckys native spirit. Along the trail, tour guides and exhibits offer visitors a variety of interesting facts and often a taste of this. Woodford reserve is one of the few distilleries left that is still owned and operated by an american company. Visitors can explore and even cycle kentuckys official bourbon trail, a collection of 10 distilleries producing the best bourbon in america. The kentucky bourbon trail thrives in the heart of kentucky and in the spirit of the people who make the elixir with timehonored tradition. Bourbon trail tours bourbon tour whiskey tour whiskey trail bourbon whiskey whisky bourbon kentucky bourbon drinks louisville kentucky kentuckys bourbon country follow southern living travel magazine and dive barrelfirst into the spirit of kentucky to give you the ultimate guide to bourbon country in all its fiery fall splendor. Each tour is unique and offers a different perspective and history of the bourbon industry in kentucky. Bourbon in the bluegrass bourbon tours, horse tours. The best way to get to the bottom of this was to head to the bluegrass state, where 95 percent of the worlds bourbon is made, equipped with a few cameras, some notebooks and clean livers for five days on the kentucky bourbon trail a triangle of distillery tours throughout the state with endpoints at louisville, lexington and bardstown.
Your allinclusive ticket to the kentucky bourbon trail we plan your day on the kentucky bourbon trail from start to finish transporting you to three different kentucky distilleries and grabbing lunch at a local restaurant. Bourbonoriented activities onboard, leading up to our distillery visits, included onboard tastings from buffalo trace and makers mark. Apr 24, 2017 learn about bourbon whiskey through a journey of food, drink and culture on the kentucky bourbon trail. Sep 14, 2010 get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of the bourbon trail, kentucky from national geographics ultimate road trips. The craft tour is absolutely a bourbon lovers must. Six main distilleries are on the trail, between versailles and elizabethtown, a distance of some 75 miles.
Tap into the worldfamous distilleries with generations of storied tradition. Lexington kentucky is within easy driving distance of nine working distilleries including four roses, wild turkey and buffalo trace. The kda has registered the phrase kentucky bourbon trail as a protected trademark. Kentucky bourbon trail itinerary kentucky bourbon trail. Kentucky bourbon trail 2020 all you need to know before. Kentucky bourbon trail all you need to know before you go. Meet the kentucky distillers preserving unparalleled tradition through centuries of dedication, care and craftsmanship. Susan reigler, awardwinning former restaurant critic and travel writer for the louisville courierjournal, is the author of the complete guide to kentucky state parks and coauthor of the kentucky bourbon cocktail book. The kentucky bourbon trail, a collection of seventeen bourbon distilleries, is drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Kentucky bourbon trail 2020 all you need to know before you. A record 11,757 people visited all six distilleries on the kentucky bourbon trail tour in 2011, far surpassing the previous mark of 9,402 set in 2010, the kentucky distillers association announced today. Public bourbon tours on the kentucky bourbon trail mint. Remember there is no wrong way to experience the kentucky bourbon trail and the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour, as long as you. A oneofakind, fully supported, authentic and visually stunning experience.
The urban bourbon trail mark is being used with the permission of the kentucky distillers association. Here are all the reasons to hit up the trail and yes, those. In the kentucky bourbon cocktail book, joy perrine and susan reigler provide a readerfriendly handbook featuring more than 100 recipes including seasonal drinks, afterdinner bourbon cocktails, derby cocktails, and even medicinal toddies. Each distillery may have different rules about kids, so be sure to check before you plan your visit. The access at these locations is unmatched on the main trail. However, the bourbon itself is just a small part of the kentucky bourbon trail which stretches for roughly 60 miles, from louisville to lexington and down to bardstown. Buy kentucky bourbon framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Kentucky bourbon trail craft tour frankfort 2020 all. The book sandwiches a look at several individual distilleries between an introductory chapter born in the bluegrass and the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour. Bourbon whiskey is a distinctly american product with its roots planted deep in the limestoneenriched soil of kentucky. Featuring more than 150 fullcolor photographs and a bourbon glossary, the book is organized by region and provides valuable details. In 1999, the kentucky distillers association formed the kentucky bourbon trail tour to give visitors a firsthand look at the art and science of crafting bourbon, and to educate them about the rich history and proud tradition of kentuckys signature spirit.
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Sep 19, 2019 if you love bourbon, your life will not be complete without a trip along the kentucky bourbon trail between louisville and lexington. Kentucky bourbon trail by berkeley scott, hardcover barnes. The kentucky bourbon trail and the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour have drawn more than 2. The official online store of the kentucky bourbon trail tour. Whitewater rapids and grazing thoroughbreds line your journey through. Get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of the bourbon trail, kentucky from national geographics ultimate road trips. If you love bourbon, your life will not be complete without a trip along the kentucky bourbon trail between louisville and lexington. Just like enjoying bourbon, there are many ways to experience it by staying in a variety of places. Today the kentucky bourbon trail includes eight distilleries in the bluegrass state, some of whose brands and bourbonmaking secrets are more than 200 years old.
A complete guide to the kentucky bourbon trail california. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The kentucky bourbon trail book kentucky bourbon trail shop. Kentucky bourbon trail by berkeley scott, hardcover. Bourbon lovers can stop at a few of the distilleries or all 38there is no wrong way to experience it. Check the kentucky bourbon trails website for all eight member distilleries. Get tips on the best distilleries and where to find the most delicious cuisine and unique experiences. Kentucky bourbon trail all you need to know before you. Below, find more information about the associations membership as well as a list of the distilleries included on the kentucky bourbon trail and the trails craft tour, as of 2016. Touring the distilleries, learning about the origins of bourbon, and tasting lots and lots of bourbon whiskey is an excellent way to spend a long weekend. Bourbon trail driving map kentucky bourbon trail map. Groups of all sizes choose mint julep experiences to plan oneday and multiday custom kentucky tours. Kentucky bourbon trail a three day guide to pack it all in.
Sip, stroll and savor your way across the bluegrass on this 18 distillery adventure. See all 2 kentucky bourbon trail tours on tripadvisor. The book s introduction explains how the use of specific spirits and ingredients, glassware, and special. The bourbon trail in kentucky is a pilgrimage spot for those who love this amazing spirit. The kentucky bourbon trail book from contains nearly 200 vintage photographs of the bourbon industry, past and present, making it an essential companion for bourbon enthusiasts as they visit the kentucky bourbon trail distilleries. At dusk, i drove to bjs bar and grill 1008 commerce boulevard, 5023485070, which the heaven hill tour guide had suggested as a more bourboncentric alternative to the old talbott tavern. Another year, another milestone for the kentucky bourbon trail adventure. Book your tickets online for kentucky bourbon trail, kentucky. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. The kentucky bourbon trail began in 1999 as a way to bring tourism to kentucky. Kentucky bourbon trail tour shatters passport record frankfort, ky. Today the kentucky bourbon trail includes eight distilleries in the bluegrass state, some of whose brands and bourbon making secrets are more than 200 years old.
Exploring kentuckys best bourbon on the bourbon trail. The books introduction explains how the use of specific spirits and ingredients, glassware, and special. You may still get your craft tour book stamped here, but it is no longer required for completion. As we are currently operating under restrictions due to covid19, please allow additional shipping time. Bourbon oriented activities onboard, leading up to our distillery visits, included onboard tastings from buffalo trace and makers mark. Awaken your senses and explore the birthplace of bourbon as you embark on a selfguided journey to discover the story inside every bottle on the kentucky bourbon trail and the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour. All offer bourbon flights, special bourbon cocktails and have at least 50 different bourbon labels on the bar with trained staff that can explain the nuances and tasting notes in the varied offerings from jim beam black to elmer t. Our kentucky bourbon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Kentucky bourbon trail craft tour frankfort 2020 all you.
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