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 […]
Y’all gather ’round Geographically speaking, anyone north of Kentucky and west of Texas won’t have a clue what we’re talking about. But if you were born or raised in the South, or travel for an extended period of time, you most definitely will relate to these 40 things. 1. Y’all better believe “y’all” is a […]
You’ve seen lists of the top travel destinations for 2016. Some lists include such exotic spots as Crete, Mongolia, Galapagos, Abu Dhabi, Azores, and Machu Picchu. But, like us, you travel by RV—and not air or sea. It’s a big world out there, even for RV traveler so we’ve narrowed it down for you. There’s […]
Tourism is booming in the Bluegrass State along with production at Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries. Bourbon is a signature industry that helps create 9,000 jobs, generates more than $125 million in tax revenue each year, and is a growing international symbol of Kentucky craftsmanship and tradition. But more than industry, bourbon is a culture, a history, and […]
Bardstown was recently named Most Beautiful Small Town in America by USA Today and Rand McNally—and it’s easy to see why. As the second-oldest city in Kentucky, Catholic roots, and bourbon production were the first features to put Bardstown on the map. The Diocese of Bardstown was formed in 1808 along with the Dioceses of […]
Morgan County residents voted Tuesday to allow the distilling of alcohol at the old Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. The referendum passed by a 2369 to 1145 margin. Tuesday’s special referendum vote cleared the way for a developer’s plans to bring a distillery along with a campground and other attractions to the old Brushy Mountain State […]
Our final two stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail were Maker’s Mark Distillery and Barton’s 1792 Distillery. Maker’s Mark Distillery Next we headed down the winding roads to the home of Maker’s Mark Distillery a National Historic Landmark nestled in the rolling hills of Marion County. Any bourbon tour would be incomplete without a stop at Maker’s […]