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Guide to the Urban Bourbon Trail® in Louisville, KY
More than 30 bourbon bars and restaurants make up the Urban Bourbon Trail – a collection of whiskey-loving stops in Louisville, Kentucky. Learn from Mint Julep’s blog about visiting each one, popular Louisville cocktails, and how to earn a t-shirt! Plus, a list of Louisville distilleries nearby.
From Bourbon City to Music City: An Unforgettable Journey through Louisville and Nashville
Welcome to a captivating journey from the heart of bourbon-making in Louisville, lovingly known as Bourbon City, to the soul-stirring and harmonious atmosphere of Nashville, aptly named Music City. Let us guide you through the top things to do in these two iconic cities, from the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail to the renowned Tennessee Whiskey Trail.
Exploring Uncle Nearest Whiskey
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 is credited with teaching Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey. Green’s contribution to American whiskey history had been largely overlooked until recent years — this is part of his story and the present day distillery experience.