This immersive experience shows bourbon in a much broader light, spotlighting this booming. Peerless small batch kentucky straight rye also was awarded category gold for rye 12 years and under. Americas native spirit 95 percent of the worlds bourbon is distilled, aged and bottled right here in kentucky bourbon country. Work sidebyside with the evan williams bourbon experience artisanal distillery team from mash to barrel as they heat up our copper column pot stills, distill grain from local farmers, taste new make, and fill a barrel with handcrafted american whiskey. In fact, last year we were named an official gateway to the. When you book a custom private tour, youll choose three distilleries from one region.
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Peerless master distiller caleb kilburn was a finalist for best distiller. If you are planning a trip to either one in 2018, we have the perfect starter for you. This tour is different than the private tour option in that you. Mint julep experiences is happy to announce its 2019 kentucky bourbon tours. As a cvent 5time top 50 meeting destination, we are certain there is something here for you. Kentucky bourbon trail itinerary theres nothing better than a good ol classic. He was prompt and even reached out to us in advance to. Sample bourbons from every distillery on the kentucky bourbon trail, plus exceptional smallbatch selections and an assortment of unique craft distilleries.
Albert schmid, author of the gourmandaward winning the kentucky bourbon cookbook. Here is an opportunity to receive an upclose look at our operations and process with a hall of fame member. Ask for ben who was our driver, he did a great job of keeping us entertained and comfortable for the day while we toured woodford, buffalo trace, and angels envy. The evan williams bourbon experience celebrates the legacy of evan williams, kentuckys first distiller through an immersive experience that takes you back to louisville in the 1700s by bringing to life the history and tradition of kentuckys native spirit.
Taste bourbon history meet kentuckys 1st distiller and explore louisvilles waterfront history at the evan williams bourbon experience. The kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentucky s bourbon distilleries. Threeday trailblazer group tour pegasus distillery experiences. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon where distillers have been crafting batches large and small since the 18th century and thus perfecting it for over 200 years. A visual tour of kentuckys bourbon distilleries leon howlett on. We recommend booking kentucky bourbon trail tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
Located on the first floor of the museum, the welcome center is the official starting point of the kentucky bourbon trail. The best bed and breakfast near the kentucky bourbon trail. Stretching over 200 miles throughout bourbon country, theres no better way to experience a road trip through kentucky than by doing bourbon distillery tours. Pegasus distillery experiences perfect kentucky days. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the bulleit bourobn portfolio through their interactive bourbon tasting experience.
Jim beam is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced in clermont, kentucky, by beam suntory, a subsidiary of suntory holdings of osaka, japan. Read the new book the kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentucky s bourbon distilleries read now pdf onlineclik here book 1935001817. In addition, he creates and sells black and white images through his art gallery in glendale, kentucky. Experience the roots of kentucky bourbon and american history that is tucked away in the hills and hollers of the beautiful bluegrass state. The master distillers at wild turkey have stayed true to traditional distilling techniques to craft a variety of bourbons to fit any pallet the tour begins at the awardwinning visitors center where you can enjoy your bourbon tasting while staring out at the kentucky river. The kentucky bourbon experience is an excellent coffee table book with eyecatching photography as well as a guide of kentuckys bourbon distilleries. Bought this for my nephew for christmas and its a great book for the whiskey lover. The kentucky bourbon trail book kentucky bourbon trail shop. We are always looking to add new experiences, so check back often as 2019 will be an eventful year. Kentucky bourbon trail 2020 all you need to know before. A kentucky bourbon trail experience you cannot miss. Trail and kentucky bourbon trail craft tour are experiences that rank among. This very short book is jampacked with information about all facets of bourbon production, from early farm distilling to nineteenth century commercial distilleries to the craft distillery movement, and everything inbetween.
You wont want to miss a tour of historic churchill downs, home of the kentucky derby, a visit to the louisville slugger bat museum and factory or a trip through the kentucky bourbon trail. This book brings the experience of bourbon under one cover, offering. There are certainly other books on kentucky bourbon country, and kentucky has several excellent web sites on the bourbon trail which we had used to plan our trip, but this book will get you all worked up about heading out to sample kentucky s best, is a very nice start to any trip there, and a nice conversation starter once you get home. Bourbon experience louisville kentucky peerless distilling co.
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Cross the original bourbon line, the ohio river, by car, bus, trolley, or even on foot, or fly into cvgthe cincinnatinorthern kentucky international airport to begin your journey. A short bline away from the heart of the kentucky bourbon trail and a place to create your own unique bourbon experience. Examine and evaluate how our products are produced, age, develop, and finish as we tour the most technically advanced distillery in the country. Located on historic whiskey row, the evan williams bourbon experience features a full onsite artisanal distillery, guided tours, educational bourbon tastings, gift shop, and more.
Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the bulleit portfolio through their interactive tasting experience. Located on historic whiskey row, the evan williams bourbon experience features a full onsite artisanal distillery, guided. Your allinclusive ticket to the kentucky bourbon trail we plan your day on the kentucky bourbon trail from start to finish transporting you to three different kentucky distilleries and grabbing lunch at a local restaurant. A guide to louisville kentuckys bourbon experience. How to get the most out of kentuckys bourbon tours. As a professional photographer with over thirty years experience, leon howlett has created images for business and industry, and his work has appeared in national publications. Jul 02, 2019 the kentucky bourbon trail is basically a collection of 10 bourbon whiskey distilleries that will give you the ultimate experience of learning how this worldrenowned bourbon is distilled, what history lies behind the way its crafted and a lot more. The kentucky bourbon trail tour is an institutional experience that keeps people coming back for more year after year. Start tasting whiskey from the moment you enter our allglass classroom overlooking 100 acres of active farmland. Kentucky peerless small batch kentucky straight bourbon named.
He is a juried member of the kentucky guild of artists and craftsmen. For the true fans journey to all 10 of kentucky s legendary bourbon trail distilleries over the course of 3 days. It is one of the bestselling brands of bourbon in the world. Kentucky peerless distilling companys small batch kentucky straight bourbon was named best kentucky bourbon at the world whiskies awards on february 11, 2020.
The name ultimately derives from the french bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration for the whiskeys name is uncertain. On the day of your tour, youll just get in the vehicle and well take care of the rest. The kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentuckys bourbon distilleries book. Will be picked up and dropped off from the brown hotel in. Bardstown, ky napa valley style experience on the kentucky bourbon trail, featuring a stateoftheart bourbon distillery. Get to know the cultural creators, entrepreneurs and tastemakers who helped revive augustus bulleits highrye whiskey and create the bold, beloved bulleit frontier whiskey of today. With a record amount of bourbon whiskey aging in warehouses and visits to kentuckys bourbon distilleries topping half a million annually, it is obvious that bourbon is enjoying unprecedented popularity. Wild turkey is an icon in the bourbon world and even represented kentucky in chicago worlds fair in 1893. Bulleit bourbon experience at stitzelweller distillery. The kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentuckys bourbon distilleries. Weve partnered with some of our favorite distilleries to offer a combination of culinary and bourbon themed events. Highly trained staff provide info on different bourbon tasting notes, history and the distilling process.
According to us trade legislation, a bourbon is a type of whiskey where the mashbillwhich is the recipe of grains used to produce the whiskeyconsists of 51% 80% corn. We look forward to creating a oneofakind, memorable experience for you and your group. Escape to a romantic bed and breakfast in a charming, historic kentucky town thats home to some of the best bourbon makers in the country. Kentucky bourbon trail about us trip policies pegasus chartered fleet services. How to get the most out of kentucky s bourbon tours. Pegasus is your official transportation and tour operator for the 2020 louisville trifesta presented by budwiser. Would definitely book with them again based on this experience. It has grown steadily ever since and has expanded to include the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour. Bardstown and the bourbon manor create the best bed and breakfast getaway while exploring the kentucky bourbon trail. The kentucky bourbon experience distilleries guide thatsweetgift.
The kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentuckys bourbon distilleries rob marcum august 4, 2018. Cross the original bourbon line, the ohio river, by car, bus, trolley, or even on foot, or fly into cvg the cincinnatinorthern kentucky international airport to begin your journey. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. An exclusive tour of our facility with bourbon hall of fame member steve nally.
This book presents beautiful images of each distillery, from exterior views to milling to bottling, along with a brief history of the distillery and an. The bline is the new northern kentucky bourbon tour the b. Then, went to jim bean distillery and took the tour of the process. Spirit of kentucky, located on the third floor, provides an educational primer on the history of the kentucky bourbon industry. The hardcover of the the kentucky bourbon experience. Beautiful pictures and makes a beautiful coffee table book. Typically, distillers use approximately 70% corn content and are free to choose other grains for the. Our urban distillery and vast family history are sure to make this experience one you wont forget. Book your tour with the kentucky bourbon boys today.
Our carefully curated library contains every brand from kentuckys bourbon trail, in addition to celebrated selections from craft distilleries, vintage options, rare bottles, and popular brands from across the bluegrass and beyond. Acclaim press is a publishing and book selling agency that publishes the works of authors of kentucky bourbon experience, the books. The kentucky bourbon experience is an excellent coffee table book with eye catching photography as well as a guide of kentuckys bourbon distilleries. Here are a few bourbon tours that fit everyones budget and. The kentucky bourbon experience a visual tour of kentuckys. The bourbon tasting notebook is a handy logbook for any bourbon enthusiast.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Mar 05, 2016 michael veachs first book is the seminal work on kentucky bourbon heritage and american whiskey in general. The books introduction explains how the use of specific spirits and ingredients, glassware, and special techniques, such as muddling and infusions, accentuates the unique flavor of bourbon. Discover how the historic bourbon is made, taste it for yourself and even learn why chocolate and whiskey are the perfect couple. Makers of kentucky bourbon and kentucky rye whiskey bardstown bourbon co. Heaven hill distilleries evan williams bourbon experience. Our bourbon experience gathers together kentuckys most soughtafter bourbons. Kentucky bourbon trail itinerary kentucky bourbon trail.
Following the guidance of the public health authorities, we will be suspending all operations at both of our visitor experiences bourbon heritage center and the evan williams bourbon experience including tours, retail, bar service, and events starting march 14th. Kentucky peerless small batch kentucky straight bourbon. The best onehour experience on the kentucky bourbon trail at least we think so. Sip, stroll and savor your way across the bluegrass on this 18.
The kentucky bourbon trail was established in 1999 as a road trip experience for bourbon lovers. Book one of our amazing curated group experiences to kick off your festival weekend. What better way to learn about the bourbon industry and history in kentucky than to follow the bourbon trail. Northern kentucky offers the northernmost gateway to bourbon country. Jan 04, 2017 as the bourbon industry has grown, so has tourism.