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Aug 24, 2022 · For bourbon fans seeking an adventure, no other state offers the array of distilleries to visit and great whiskies to sip as Kentucky. As bourbon is the national spirit, Kentucky is its...
- 14 Best Distilleries To Visit Along Kentucky's Bourbon Trail
Every bourbon lover should visit Kentucky, and what better...
- 14 Best Distilleries To Visit Along Kentucky's Bourbon Trail
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- Evan Williams. According to Explore Kentucky History, Evan Williams is said to be the first commercial distillery in Kentucky. Evan Williams himself came to Louisville, Kentucky from Wales in 1780.
- Angel's Envy. If anything, you've got to visit Angel's Envy to hear the story of such a fantastic name. During the aging process of bourbon, some alcohol evaporates.
- Michter's. According to Michter's, George Washington bought bottles of their bourbon straight from the distillery back during the Revolutionary War to keep his men warm through the long winter at Valley Forge.
- Old Forester. In case you haven't noticed, most bourbon is steeped in history and heritage, and that's one of the reasons bourbon drinkers love it. Old Forester doesn't disappoint in this area.
- Evan Williams Bourbon. Evan Williams opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery in 1783. Today, guests can still experience the distillery, conveniently located in downtown Lousiville.
- Angel's Envy. This distillery, founded in 2010 by late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, holds the distinction of downtown Louisville's first fully operational whiskey production facility.
- Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery. Set in the heart of downtown, this Main Street distillery makes for a perfect digestif after a visit to the nearby Louisville Slugger Museum & Bat Factory.
- Wild Turkey Bourbon Distillery. About an hour outside Louisville in Lawrenceburg, Wild Turkey is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and American Whiskey Trail.
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is located in Louisville, right on historic “Whiskey Row.” Its location makes it the perfect place to start your tour if you are staying in Louisville.
- Angel’s Envy. This distillery features bourbon finished in port wine barrels and rye whiskey finished in rum barrels. Angel’s Envy offers two tours. Their signature tour is a one-hour tour of the distillery.
- Rabbit Hole. Rabbit Hole is one of the newest members on the block. This ultra-modern facility is located in Nulu (New Louisville) and opened in August 2018.
- Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery. As you tour each distillery, it is the small differences that set each one apart. Michter’s emphasizes their use of high-quality ingredients, low entry proof (they are one of the lowest, at 103 proof going into the barrel), and chill filtering their whiskeys.
- Old Forester – Louisville. If you like your bourbon with a huge side of history then this is one of the best distilleries in Louisville for you. For over 150 years they have been making bourbon here, in fact, they produced one of the first bottled bourbons in America.
- Four Roses – Lawrenceburg. On the scenic Salt River sits the unique single-story rack warehouse and bottling facility of Four Roses. This distillery in Lawrenceburg is on the National Register of Historic Places so it’s also steeped in history.
- Wilderness Trail Distillery -Danville. This distillery in Danville is located on 163 acres of land and began very recently. Opening in 2012 it’s one of the newer bourbon tours in Kentucky.
- Rabbit Hole – Louisville. This Louisville distillery is another fairly recent newcomer on the block. Kaveh Zamanian took his love for bourbon and whisky and risked it all ditching his twenty-year psychology practice to make authentic spirits.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail invites visitors to explore Kentucky’s scenic landscapes, stopping at legendary distilleries to delve into the unique art and science behind bourbon-making.
Jan 12, 2024 · Are you headed down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? Read all about the 18 major distilleries on the trail and how to see them all in 5 days.
