On the road from Nashville
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Flight was actually early, our bags were the first off and our car pick up was easy. Almost an hour ahead of schedule on our way to Boundary Oak Distillery, the first of 4 today.
Boundary Oak Distillery
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 88 °F
Nice start to the trip and some odd stories about General Paton and Abe Lincoln.
Bardstown Boutbon Co
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Impressive! Come around the corner and dozens or huge rick houses appear out of nowhere!
They are only Seven years old! The girl told us they made their 20 year growth goals in 4 years! Clearly aRead more
Lux Row Distillery
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F
Nice buildings and less corporate looking but the staff weren’t very engaging or helpful and that sets the tone.
Cute dog carving though!
Heaven Hill Bourbon
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Another large corporate but with a neat museum. The story of Larceny and the Tax guy taking product to make his own business….and being convicted was funny.
Also loved hearing one of the ownersRead more
Log Still Distillery
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
We so wish there had been a concert to see at this unique distillery and amphitheater. Their rye was awesome and the design of their building was really unique. If we were ever going to come back toRead more
Scout and Scholar
July 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
After all the bourbon had to find a brewery for Bill. Kevin was our server and a really nice guy.
Preservation Distillery
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
I wish I could say the most memorable thing about them is a unique bottle but what I will remember is how expensive they are! Nothing under $100 and many bottles in the $160-$200+ range. Our flightRead more
Willett Distillery
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
Willet was pretty and old time with a pretty view. There were three we really liked but are trying to contain ourselves and keep our suitcases from being over weight!
The bar tender was a retiredRead more
Bardstown Bourbon Restaurant
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We came back for lunch and I am glad we did! This is not your Kentucky hot brown.
Ahi tuna tacos with hoisin sauce and fresh greens for me and an open faced meatloaf sandwich with beer queso forRead more
Maker’s Mark
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
This is Bill’s old go to ….though I would like to think his tastes have grown a lot over these two years. So this is the one he really wanted to tour on this trip.
Interesting tour andRead more
Neeley Family Distilling.
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
After a stressful 2 hour drive, we arrived to find a low key, off the highway place. 11 generations of distillers….and finally they are legal. Lol. A whole bunch is products and an interesting backRead more
New Riff Distilling
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
What a stunning place in the middle of town. It’s bizarre but refreshing. The still in that tall glass tower is impressive.
They have a lot of product and the bar upstairs is lovely. We had aRead more
Knowledge Bar and Social Room
July 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
Not sure how much wisdom we gained but it was good people watching.
Old Pogue Distillery
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Hmmm not the most welcoming experience and the poor ol guy was overwhelmed by 4 of us plus two others. But we made the best of it. Interesting history.
Waterfront
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Just a little exploring of Maysville, KY which we would have never found if not for the Bourbon Field Guide.
Never mind that we walked down to the farmers market and had a little chat with aRead more
Augusta
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Unique place with nice touches that will be really nice when it’s finished.
Boone County Distilling
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Fun tasting guide. Good products. Great company.
Smoke Justice
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Great sports bar with a lot of Cincinnati Reds fans. We watched soccer and tried Ky bbq. Not bad.
Second sight
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
My love of witchcraft and voodoo and magic creeps Bill out a little. Second Sights had all the kitsch.
Pensive
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Our last stop on the Kentucky Craft Bourbon Trail. ….and sadly they didn’t have the coins or staves but we still finished.
Pensive is a Kentucky Derby winner….Renata and I were thinking it wasRead more
Craft bourbon Tour celebration
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We are finished! We got our coins and stave and the finished stamp. They were very kind and bought us our first drink to celebrate.
Two years of working on this. Four trips to Kentucky! Lots ofRead more
Pompilios
July 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
A light dinner to finish our b-line pass and relax at the end of the day.
Jim Beam
July 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Our last stop on the heritage part of the bourbon trail! We have done 46 distilleries over 4 trips in two years! The team were pretty nice about our accomplishment.
Friends in Low Places
July 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Garth’s bar. Not as cool as I expected it to be! And Trisha’s food was pretty boring and nothing to write home about.