by Don Williams | Aug 29, 2019 | Bourbon history, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The wonderful grounds of Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky Located in the town of Loretto, Kentucky is a location that has been contributing to the bourbon phenomenon, Makers Mark Distillery. Originally knows as Burks, this location also featured a gristmill...
by Don Williams | Aug 8, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Woodford Reserve Distillery in Woodford County Kentucky. Woodford Reserve Distillery is a well known and frequently visited location in Woodford County Kentucky. brown Forman owns the distillery which features a wonderful campus of unique and historic buildings....
by Don Williams | May 30, 2019 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
People have asked me why Michter’s whiskey heritage is now in Louisville? To explain, let’s take a look at their long and storied history. Before the establishment of the brand name Michter’s, this whiskey originally began as Shenkâs. Founded...
by Don Williams | May 23, 2019 | Bourbon Travel, Distilleries, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
During our most recent visit to Kentucky, we had an ambitious schedule to see multiple venues and many people. As with many of our trips, it was the unexpected stops along our bourbon trail that can surprise and delight you. The Glenns Creek Area The Stave Restaurant...
by Don Williams | Apr 3, 2019 | Bourbon basics, Bourbon Trivia, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
A quick snapshot of the popularity of American Whiskey is evident by examining Bourbon by the numbers. Enjoy! Listed below is Bourbon by the Numbers 1.4 million tourists stopped at bourbon distilleries in Kentucky in 2018. $0 is the amount of State Spirits Excise Tax...
by Don Williams | Mar 28, 2019 | Bourbon history, Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Many people have asked me why Kentucky became bourbon country, and the answer includes five specific reasons. Kentucky was part of Virginia before becoming a state in 1792. Many Scots-Irish settlers spread west to the eastern portion of Kentucky to begin farming...
