Whiskey Lore's Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon : Learn, Plan, Taste, Tour

Ready for a Kentucky bourbon adventure? Whiskey Lore's Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon is packed with everything you need to easily plan and prepare an incredible bourbon journey. LEARN. Find out what bourbon is, understand its history, and learn how it’s made, so you can spend your tour time finding out what makes each distillery unique. PLAN. Whether you choose a tour company or do-it-yourself, I’ll help you figure out transportation, accommodations, logistics, timing, how to map out the best distilleries, and how to handle the day of your tour. TASTE. Handle bourbon tasting like a pro. I’ll help you get in the right mindset and prepare your palate so you get the most out of your tasting experiences. TOUR. You will have all of the practical information necessary to plan a perfect mix of distilleries that fit your tastes and interests. Each distillery profile includes: My top three reasons to visit A list of brands produced there The tasting experience and keepsakes Elements of the standard tour The personality of the distillery Side trips so you can see more of Kentucky Planning features like tour times, maps, prices, and tour booking links Things to listen for or watch for on your tour Additional distilleries within a short drive I have even included a distillery-to-brand cross-reference guide so you can discover where your favorite bourbons are made. You will also gain access to online resources that can enhance your planning experience. Are you ready? Let’s go. Introduction 7 PART ONE: Understanding Bourbon 15 What Is Bourbon? 16 A Brief History of Kentucky Bourbon 18 Bourbon Production in a Nutshell 24 PART TWO: Planning Your Adventure 33 Travel Choices 34 Creative Ways to Choose Distillery Tours 38 The Logistics of Distillery Planning 45 Getting To and Around Kentucky 47 Accommodations 51 Side Trips 52 The Day of Your Tour 53 PART THREE: Whiskey Tasting Preparation 55 PART FOUR: Profiles: Your Guide to Kentucky Distilleries 69 32 Kentucky Distilleries (A-W) 74 Other Distilleries (By Region) 138 Appendix: Brand Index 140 Acknowledgements / Bibliography 144 ## Ready for a Kentucky bourbon adventure? **LEARN.** Find out what bourbon is, understand its history, and learn how it’s made, so you can spend your tour time finding out what makes each distillery unique. **TASTE.** Handle bourbon tasting like a pro. I’ll help you get in the right mindset and prepare your palate so you get the most out of your tasting experiences. ## Each distillery profile includes: I have even included a **distillery-to-brand cross-reference guide** so you can discover where your favorite bourbons are made. **Are you ready? Let’s go.**