by Mint Julep Experiences | Jun 7, 2024 | Bourbon, Louisville, Sightseeing, Spirits, Urban Bourbon
Welcome to Whiskey Row, where the spirit of bourbon flows as freely as the mighty Ohio River. Nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, this historic stretch of Main Street boasts a rich heritage of whiskey production dating back to the 1800s. Today, Whiskey Row...
by Mint Julep Experiences | May 10, 2024 | Bourbon, Horses, Sightseeing, Spirits, Urban Bourbon
Step into the heart of bourbon country and discover Lexington, Kentucky, now officially recognized as a Gateway to the renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. With its rich heritage in bourbon production and vibrant tourism scene, Lexington offers an unforgettable...
by Mint Julep Experiences | Mar 26, 2024 | Bourbon, Louisville, Spirits, Urban Bourbon
You don’t have to venture outside of Louisville to find bourbon distilleries! There are now several bourbon experiences easily accessible to downtown Louisville. From small batch distillers to major brand experiences, there’s something for every bourbon connoisseur....
by Mint Julep Experiences | Oct 7, 2023 | Bourbon, Urban Bourbon
While the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a collection of distilleries around the state, the Urban Bourbon Trail® (UBT) is very different. Mint Julep gets a lot of inquiries from travelers who think that the Urban Bourbon Trail® includes Louisville distilleries. Instead,...
by Mint Julep Experiences | Sep 13, 2023 | Bourbon, Nashville, Sightseeing, Spirits
Uncle Nearest Distillery, also known as Nearest Green Distillery, is a whiskey distillery located in Shelbyville, Tennessee – just 45 minutes south of Nashville. It is named in honor of Nathan “Nearest” Green, an African-American master distiller who...
by Mint Julep Experiences | Jun 20, 2023 | Bourbon, Culinary, Louisville
If there was ever an overlooked city for culinary excellence, Louisville, Ky., would be it. Known mostly for horse racing and bourbon, those two key draws for the city have helped the culinary scene emerge into one of the best in the region. As a hub of Southern...