{"id":55504,"date":"2017-04-28T17:20:41","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T21:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/?p=55504"},"modified":"2017-04-28T17:20:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T21:20:41","slug":"hit-the-kentucky-bourbon-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/articles\/hit-the-kentucky-bourbon-trail","title":{"rendered":"Hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-caption alignright\"\n     style=\"max-width: 230px;\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55516\" src=\"http:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Makers1-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Makers1-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Makers1-768x1049.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Makers1-806x1100.jpg 806w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Makers1-879x1200.jpg 879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>    <p class=\"caption-head\"><\/p>  <p class=\"caption\">The Maker&#8217;s Mark Distillery.<\/p>  \n  <\/div>\n\n<p>Prohibition and the rise of clear spirits in the 1960s may have briefly sidelined bourbon as America\u2019s favorite liquor, but today there\u2019s no questioning its popularity. Not when folks are willing to shell out thousands of dollars for single bottles of Pappy, Willet, Old Fitzgerald, and the like. Kentucky\u2019s fastest growing industry is pulling in heaps of tourists, too. In the last five years more than 2.5 million people have stamped their \u201cpassports\u201d on the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kybourbontrail.com\" target=\"_blank\">Kentucky Bourbon Trail<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>tour, which was founded in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller\u2019s Association. There are ten marquee distilleries on the tour\u2014<strong>Angel\u2019s Envy, Bulleit, Evan Williams, Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Maker\u2019s Mark, Town Branch, Wild Turkey, and Woodford Reserve<\/strong>\u2014but no set path. Located anywhere between eight and seventy miles apart, most are clustered between Louisville and Lexington, south of I-64. You can stop off for a swig at all ten outfits\u2014experts recommend allocating three days (and a designated driver) to tackle the full stretch\u2014or simply choose a few favorites. Each offers tours, tastes, and a roster of special events. But that\u2019s not the only reason to hit the trail&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>1. \u00a0You can buy (and select) your own barrel.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For diehard bourbon lovers, this is the pinnacle. Warning: Reaching it will cost around $10,000. And you\u2019ll need someone with a liquor license to make the purchase on your behalf. But those are easily resolved details for anyone determined to claim his or her very own barrel. Many of the distilleries on the trail offer private barrel selection experiences. At Woodford Reserve, for example, you\u2019ll sit with a master distiller to choose your own batch of Distiller\u2019s Select Personal Selection or\u00a0Double Oaked Single Barrel By the Barrel. Once you\u2019ve made your choice, your selection will be bottled\u2014depending on the cask\u2019s \u201cangel\u2019s share,\u201d the amount of alcohol that evaporates during aging, you\u2019ll receive between 180 and 215 bottles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\n     style=\"max-width: 1110px;\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-55512\" src=\"http:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Aging-1-1100x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Aging-1-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Aging-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Aging-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Aging-1-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/>    <p class=\"caption-head\"><\/p>  <p class=\"caption\">Barrels of bourbon during the aging process at Heaven Hill.<\/p>  \n  <\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>2. The Bluegrass State\u2019s natural beauty looks even better up-close.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In partnership with the <a href=\"http:\/\/kybourbontrail.com\/map\/bike-the-kentucky-bourbon-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bluegrass Cycling Club<\/strong><\/a>, the trail offers three routes for experienced cyclists, including single-day and overnight loops that stop off at either three or six distilleries. Winding through the scenic hilly landscape of Central Kentucky, the itineraries stick to rural, lightly trafficked roads, when possible, and you won\u2019t pedal more than twenty miles without a restaurant, shop, or distillery offering a diversion (and restroom).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>3. You can sip more than big-name brands.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sure, you\u2019ll want to check off the bucket-list outfits, but on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kybourbontrail.com\/craft-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\">Craft Tour<\/a>,<\/strong> you can discover thirteen up-and-coming bottlers and older family-run distilleries, too. Stop by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.corsairdistillery.com\/spirits\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Corsair Distillery<\/strong><\/a> in Bowling Green, where the innovative founders, Darek Bell and Andrew Webber, take a playful approach to the whiskey business\u2014seasonal experimental releases include a 9-grain bourbon and a buckwheat version. In nearby Bardstown, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Willet<\/strong><\/a>\u2014the independent family label celebrates its eightieth anniversary this year.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>4. No surprise, these folks know how to throw a party.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kybourbonaffair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bourbon Affair<\/strong><\/a> (June 6-11, 2017) is like summer camp for grown-ups, offering ticketed VIP behind-the-scenes experiences, including small-group barrel selection (see above), private distillery dinners, speakeasies, special limited releases, and first looks. Join Tom Bulleit on a tour (June 9) of his company\u2019s brand-new Shelbyville, Kentucky distillery, followed by lunch and cocktails. And take home a bottle of limited-edition Bulleit. Or book a seat at the table for Blade &amp; Bow\u2019s Field Supper at Stitzel-Weller (June 9), which includes three courses, a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery, and a tasting. On Sunday, June 11, there\u2019s a ladies-only Bourbon Brunch at historic Locust Grove with chef Kathy Cary of Lily\u2019s Bistro. Careful with the punch; it\u2019s dangerous.<\/p><div id=\"div-gpt-ad-6038469\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad mobile inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1324039\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad tablet inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-6940607\" class=\"ad-container in-line-ad desktop inContent\" data-ad-size-mapping=\"inContent\" data-ad-path=\"\/68000349\/in-between-modules\" data-ad-sizes=\"[ [336, 280], [300, 250], [300, 50] ]\" data-ad-channel=\"\" data-ad-type=\"In-between Modules\" data-page-terms=\"\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\n     style=\"max-width: 743px;\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-55511\" src=\"http:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch-733x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"733\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch-733x1100.jpg 733w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bourbon-brunch.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/>    <p class=\"caption-head\"><\/p>  <p class=\"caption\">Punch at the Bourbon Affair.<\/p>  \n  <\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>5. Happy hour is even happier.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re making Louisville your bourbon-country base camp, build in time during the evenings to explore the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bourboncountry.com\/things-to-do\/bourbon-itineraries\/urban-bourbon-trail\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Urban Bourbon Trail<\/strong><\/a>. Founded in 2008, the in-town trail began as a collaboration between six bars and restaurants\u2014Proof on Main, the Old Seelbach Bar, the Brown Hotel Lobby Bar, Bourbons Bistro, the Bar at BLU, and Maker\u2019s Mark Bourbon House &amp; Lounge. The number of stops has since tripled. If you\u2019re into the classics, try the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seelbachhilton.com\/dining\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Old Seelbach Bar<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s eponymous signature cocktail. The pre-Prohibition sipper, served in a coupe, is a boozy, fizzy concoction of bourbon, orange liquor, bitters, and sparkling wine. The old fashioned was invented in Louisville, too, and the bartenders at <a href=\"http:\/\/bourbonsbistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bourbons Bistro<\/strong><\/a> mix a standout version.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>6. The food is as good as the drink. <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On the Lexington side of the trail, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hollyhillinn.com\/#gem\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Holly Hill Inn<\/strong><\/a> (chef Ouita Michel\u2019s farm driven white-tablecloth destination housed in a nineteenth-century homestead in tiny Midway) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wallacestation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wallace Station Deli<\/strong><\/a> (Michel\u2019s downhome sandwich shop in Versailles, surrounded by postcard-perfect horse farms) offer plenty of pastoral charm and are easily accessible for hungry bourbon trail travelers. Michel\u2019s newest restaurant, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honeywoodrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Honeywood<\/strong><\/a>, will open later this spring at the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\n     style=\"max-width: 743px;\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41746\" src=\"http:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24-733x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"733\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24-733x1100.jpg 733w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/GG0410_City-Portrait-Lexington_24.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><p class=\"image-credit\">Photo: Caroline Allison<\/p>    <p class=\"caption-head\"><\/p>  <p class=\"caption\">Holly Hill Inn.<\/p>  \n  <\/div>\n\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six reasons (beyond the obvious: tastings!) to plan a high-spirited trip through the Bluegrass State<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":55513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1785],"tags":[51,351],"authors":[29326],"issue":[],"recipe-type":[],"class_list":["post-55504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","tag-bourbon","tag-kentucky","authors-elizabeth-hutchison-hicklin","location-kentucky"],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.3 (Yoast SEO v26.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Spirited Travel: Kentucky&#039;s Bourbon Trail \u2013 Garden &amp; 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