Kentucky Bourbon Country
The Essential Travel Guide
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Publisher Description
Like wine lovers who dream of traveling to Bordeaux or beer enthusiasts with visions of the breweries of Belgium, bourbon lovers plan their pilgrimages to Kentucky. Some of the most famous distilleries are tucked away in the scenic Bluegrass region, which is home to nearly seventy distilleries and responsible for 95 percent of all of America's bourbon production. Locals and tourists alike continue to seek out the world's finest whiskeys in Kentucky as interest in America's only native spirit continues to grow.
In Kentucky Bourbon Country, now in its third edition, Susan Reigler offers updated, essential information and practical advice to anyone considering a trip to the state's distilleries (including the state's booming craft distillery sector) or the restaurants and bars on the Urban Bourbon Trail. Featuring more than two hundred full-color photographs and a bourbon glossary, the book is organized by region and provides valuable details about the Bluegrass—including attractions near each distillery and notes on restaurants, lodging, shopping, and seasonal events in Kentucky's beautiful historic towns.
In addition to providing knowledge about each point of interest, Kentucky Bourbon Country weaves in little-known facts about the region's best-kept secrets, such as the historic distillery used as a set in the movie Stripes and the fates of used bourbon barrels. Whether you're interested in visiting the place where your favorite bourbon is made or hoping to discover exciting new varieties, this handy and practical guide is the key to enjoying the best of bourbon.
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This fully updated edition of Reigler's bourbon travel guide reflects the increased consumer interest in bourbon and thoroughly examines its manufacturers, both old and new. There are nearly 70 in the state of Kentucky, 39 of which are tourable and can be found in large cities such as Louisville and Lexington, and smaller burgs like Shelbyville, Frankfort, and Midway. Each of the major producers is extensively explored. For example, information about the Barton 1792 Distillery, in Bardstown, includes a full list of the bourbons it produces, color photos of the site, and a history of the business (which, as with most of the entries, is also the history of a family). Many of the listings also include a "What's Special" section, highlighting unique aspects of a locale, such as the Dale Chihuly blown-glass ceiling in the Maker's Mark distillery in Loretto. Reigler also devotes a chapter to smaller craft distilleries. Among the must-sees is Second Sight Spirits, in Ludlow; owned by two former props department employees of Cirque du Soleil, the distillery uses a custom-made still shaped like a fortune teller's turban. The book is also filled with travel and dining advice, as well as notes on bourbon-related extracurriculars including the Kentucky Derby Museum and the six-day Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Deeply researched and thoroughly indexed, this guide should satisfy any thirsty and curious visitor to the Bluegrass State.
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