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Buffalo Trace Distillery Uncovers “Bourbon Pompeii”

Buffalo Trace Distillery Uncovers “Bourbon Pompeii”

(Note: The following post was originally published in Oct. 2016 and updated in Oct. 2017) During some recent renovation at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY a discovery was made of huge historical significance. What the workers unearthed were the...
Bourbon 101: Intro to Kentucky Bourbon and Distilleries

Bourbon 101: Intro to Kentucky Bourbon and Distilleries

Over the past 10 year of bourbon tours, we’ve gotten just about every question about bourbon. Here are some of the most common bits of Bourbon 101 knowledge we’re sharing every day on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Does all bourbon come from Kentucky? No,...
Kentucky’s Exploding Culinary Scene

Kentucky’s Exploding Culinary Scene

(Note: The following post was originally published in Feb. 2016 and updated in Oct. 2017) For years, Kentucky’s best known restaurant was a charming little place called The Beaumont Inn. Located in historic Harrodsburg, The Beaumont lays claim to being the state’s...
Where Can I Buy a Barrel of Bourbon?

Where Can I Buy a Barrel of Bourbon?

(Note: The following post was originally published in Oct. 2013 and updated in Oct. 2017) Looking to win over your future father-in-law this holiday season? Look no further. Think big. Think bourbon. Well, we have the inside scoop for you. For those at a loss on what...