mobourbon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am very happy and proud to announce that I have just learned today that I have gotten a tour guide position at Buffalo Trace!:grin: :grin: It is a dream come true to share my love and knowledge of bourbon to others. I have to thank so many of the SB.comers for their love and knowledge. I learned much here.My wife and I are moving from PA to Frankfort the end of next week. And we found a house 6 miles from the distillery!I hope to see all of you again since we will be so close to the Sampler and KBF now. I apologize for being so scarce around here that last couple of years. You are all great folks. :grin: :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcycle Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Fred, Great to hear from you. You are my hero!!!!Good Luck!!!Send Pics of new digs and keep us up to date. Say "Hey" to all the BT folks we know and love. Hey Beakerboy. Take care of Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yeah, what Mr. Ed said.But I'd like to add a celebatorial congratulation!!:toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Congratulations Fred - that is an awesome achievment!!!!Best of luck with the new role, and the move to KY (I'd move there tomorrow if the opportunity came up)Please do keep us up to date :grin: Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Fantastic news! Just one more reason to schedule a visit to Kentucky. Best of Luck for what sounds like an opportunity that one could only wish for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fricky Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Fred,That is great news. Congratulations! I am sorry that I did not get to see you at The Philadelphia Whiskey Festival. Hopefully, I will get to see you in April when Bourbon Joe and I travel to The Sampler.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Fred, Congrats and see you in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 All the best, Fred, you are the perfect person for this. Good luck, see you in the Spring.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobourbon Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for all your kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 What a great story, Fred. I'm getting choked up just thinking about it. Frankfort is a very nice town. But you have to like hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Congratulations! Hope to take a tour with you in the coming year.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beakerboy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Fred, Great to hear from you. You are my hero!!!!Good Luck!!!Send Pics of new digs and keep us up to date. Say "Hey" to all the BT folks we know and love. Hey Beakerboy. Take care of Fred.I'll make sure I keep an eye on him Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hey Fred, what's the latest on your new job?Can you sneak anything out for your fellow SB.com members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobourbon Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Oscar, I'm loving being a tour guide at BT. No, I can't sneak anything out.:frown: I can tell you we are selling 375 ml bottles of white dog and an outasight bourbon cream liquor only available at the distillery.BT is a great place to work. It's like a family.And to be able to talk about about bourbon all day, especially to some who come through who know little or nothing about bourbon, I'm in heaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hello mobourbon,I have a question for you. Do you offer the Hard Hat Tours on Mondays?My wife and I are heading to Kentucky for a 10 day bourbon tasting and tour vacation.Itinerary:We are leaving California on June 17th arriving in Bardstown on June 19th.Staying at the General Nelson.June 20th - Bourbon Academy at Woodford ReserveJune 21st - Anniversary (#14) Day with the wife shopping around BardstownJune 22nd - Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour (hopefully Hard Hat)June 23rd - Heaven Hill (Behind the scenes tour)June 24th - Heading to Maker's Mark for tour then driving to TullahomaJune 25th - George Dickel Tour (after tour heading home)I can't wait 1 week in heaven.Would anybody like to make any suggestions for things to see and places to eat and drink some bourbon.Thank you in advance.If there is anything anyone needs from California I can bring it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickert Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 If you have time on your way from Bardstown to Dickle, feel free to stop by Corsair Distillery. Even if we are not open, I will make sure to meet you to a tour and tasting. Heck, I can even pour you some of our unaged 100% rye if you are up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks Kickert,I will start working on that. Sounds fun, and I would love to try that unaged 100% Rye.I am looking at the map to see if I can stop by Corsair DistilleryDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickert Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks Kickert,I will start working on that. Sounds fun, and I would love to try that unaged 100% Rye.I am looking at the map to see if I can stop by Corsair DistilleryDaveIf you are taking I-65 you will drive right through Bowling Green. The distillery is right downtown and is only a couple miles off the interstate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Dave, Hope you have a wonderful time in Kentucky. Happy Anniversary in advance too! The only other thing I could suggest would be to try and make it to the Four Roses distillery. It's a very nice place, and they also have a very good tour. The gift shop is great too. Enjoy your time in bourbon heaven. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Joe,Thank you for reminding me.I was so excited writing about the trip I forgot to list Four Roses. I am visiting them the same day as Buffalo Trace.I am so looking forward to it.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobourbon Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hello mobourbon,I have a question for you. Do you offer the Hard Hat Tours on Mondays?Hi Joe,I've been out of town, so I apologize for being so late answering your question. Hard hat tours are M - F 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Call a day or 2 ahead of time. Ask for Fred. If I'm working the day you come, I'll give you the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Dave,I am not sure about your trip details but if you are going to Roses, Wild Turkey is only 10 minutes away. The Turkey tour is a little better tour and is well worth the visit plus you might get to meet Mr.Russell or his son. Kendall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonneamie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I hope you have a great trip. I'm jealous!! I've made two trips recently for distillery tours and they're a lot of fun and everyone's very nice. The Buffalo Trace hardhat tour is exceptionally worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks Kendall,I was planning on the Wild Turkey tour (I work in the business) and I am getting the run around from WT. Still deciding if I want to due the Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Fred,Not to worry about getting back to me. I figured you were busy are away.Thank you I will call and see if you are working. Looking forward to the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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