this month's southern living contained a feature on kentucky's bourbon trail - a beautiful stretch that runs between louisville and lexington that includes some of the world's best known bourbon distilleries, such as wild turkey, maker's mark, buffalo trace, jim beam, woodford reserve, heaven hill and four roses. let me preface this by saying that i am not a bourbon fan and never drink the stuff(which could be considered a taboo statement in this part of the world). with that being said, i appreciate the drink for what it is - a staple of the state that is as symbolic of kentucky as thoroughbred horses and rolling hillside. a drink that you will find at any good derby party or in many a silo cup (usually combined with coke) at any given tailgate at commonwealth stadium during uk's football season. it is an institution.
my favorite part of the article had to be the beautiful photographs of spots on the bourbon trail. in describing the countryside, the author of the article couldn't have stated it any better ... "you'll pass through swaths of land kissed by God..." isn't that the truth!
3 comments:
i'd like to do this also. i drive from lex to louisville twice a week and am always amazed at how beautiful ky is!
I agree completely. I don't like to drink it (or even smell it for that matter) but kind of feel bad...Its a true symbol of the bluegrass I grew to love while living there!
(Going to be in Lexington Oct 9-11 - planning Keeneland trip on 10th, let me know if you'd be interested)
I toured Woodford Reserve last year and it was gorgeous! It's tucked back amid the horse farms off Versailles Road - a true Kentucky setting. And, Woodford is some of the best bourbon around. Definitely a must when tailgating at a UK game or tailgating at Keeneland.
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