The heady aromas of yeast and grain; the glimmer of copper and steel tanks; the cool and almost eerie quiet of warehouses where row upon row of wooden barrels stretch into the distance. These are some of the sights, smells, and sensations of touring a bourbon distillery. Bourbon Country’s historic distilleries have regular tour programs. […]
Kentucky is central to bourbon distillation for three main reasons. The first is corn, which is abundant in Kentucky and its surrounding states. The second is the limestone on which Kentucky is built; water that arises through limestone is iron free. Iron is bad for whiskey; it discolors the product (like a nail left in […]
Visit the Bluegrass Region and discover America’s official spirit and enjoy horse farms, attractions, and historic sites. Visit the nine stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour, and you’ll see why this iconic, all-American spirit has become the toast of whiskey connoisseurs worldwide. Officially designated by Congress a “distinctive product of the United States” in 1964, 97 […]
From our home base at Whispering Hills RV Park, we spent an enjoyable week exploring historic Georgetown and the local area. A generally pleasant campground in a pastoral setting, Whispering Hills RV Park is located approximately 2.5 miles off I-75 at Exit 129 and 7 miles north of Georgetown on U.S. Highway 25. Historic Downtown […]
Even the casual drinker of bourbon knows there are marked differences among the different brands. The taste is derived from the grain mixture, fermentation, and distilling and maturation methods. Like the two that we feature here, each had a unique story to tell, interlaced with a rich history and distinctive style. Tours range from 45 […]
Where it all began (maybe). Did a Baptist minister invent Bourbon whiskey? Maybe, maybe not, but it sure does make for a great story. In Georgetown, you can see Royal Spring Park, where the Rev. Elijah Craig―described as an “argumentative,” “worldly,” and “cantankerous” preacher―reputedly mixed up the first batch of bourbon in the 1780s. While […]
Let dreamers whine of the pleasures of wine for lovers of soft delight But this is the song of a tipple that’s strong for men who must toil and fight. Now the drink of luck for the man full of pluck is easy to nominate It’s the good old whiskey of old Kentuck And you […]
There’s no law mandating that bourbon must be produced in Kentucky, although it might seem that way given the state’s dominance in distilling the distinctive corn-based, barrel-aged whiskey. According to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Bluegrass State produces and ages approximately 95 percent of the world’s bourbon whiskey. So is there something in Kentucky’s water […]
Kentucky’s capital city, Frankfort, is nestled between Louisville and Lexington along the banks of the Kentucky River. Built among picturesque hills on both sides of the river, Frankfort is in the midst of the famous Kentucky blue grass region. An historic city, Frankfort is a quintessential river community with small town charm, rich history, and […]
Bourbon is big. Along with Willie Nelson and his country music classic, “On the road again. Just can’t wait to get on the road again…” we headed southeast to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Stretching from Louisville to Lexington, then southwest along the Bluegrass Parkway, the trail is a trademarked destination made up of nine member […]