VERITAS Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 My Wife and I are finally taking my dream trip that I have been planning for about 3 years now.We will be headed out to Kentucky the last week of May to visit a number of the distilleries.We have tours set up at:Maker's MarkHeaven HillBuffalo TraceLabrot & GrahamJack Daniel'sIn addition to these we will be doing the self-tour at Jim Beam on Sunday ( I hear they are closed the rest of the week)... We are also trying to work Wild Turkey into our trip...Being our first trip to KY, outside of the distilleries and the Shaker Village that my wife wants to visit, we really are not sure what there is to do...If anyone has any suggestions of place to go, restaurants to eat at, etc. it would be greately appreciated. We are staying in Louisville.Thank you!Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 This has all been covered many times before, mostly in the thread called "Distillery Trips," where you will find this thread, which is merely the most recent example.While visiting Jack Daniels (which, I assume you know, is not a day trip from Louisville) you should also visit George Dickel.Jim Beam doesn't really have a tour, self-guided or otherwise, they have a visitor's center and a few other things you can see, but no production. Coming soon, but not now. I don't know why they would be closed Monday-Saturday, you might want to check that.You might also get some better suggestions if you tell us what sort of things you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good for you, Kevin. I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip. If you have the time, want to see some natural beauty, like to hike, or just want to relax, try Cumberland Falls State Park. It's about 75 miles South of Lexington, off of I-75. Big waterfall, trails to hike, cabins, horse back riding, etc. My wife and I have been going every Summer for 25 years (she's been going for 35). It's mega-beautiful, and very remote. I believe they have a website you can visit for more info. My tip, if you decide to go, would be to not stay in the Lodge, as it's rather out-dated. The cabins, however, are very nice (particularly in "Cabin Group 1"). Or, the "Woodland Suites" are very nice, rustic, duplex type rooms. If you are interested in this, shoot me a PM, and I'll get you more details.Cheers!JOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't forget to visit Louisville Slugger while you're in town. There is also the Louisville Redbirds baseball team. It's AAA, but still good baseball. Churchill Downs and Fort Knox are a couple of more options. Have fun. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Go to the bar at the Seelbach Hotel downtown. Great bourbon selection, served by knowledgable, talented, bartenders and a great, historic atmosphere. It's what great bars used to be! (Admitedly, some also like the Makers Mark Bourbon House a half block down the street as well.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks everyone for your ideas! I am sure this trip is going to be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthewoodguy Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 If you have time in the evening on the 31st you are quite welcome at my little shindig here in New Hope- check out the post in the socials under memorial day bonfire.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Kevin, I just got back home to Australia from my first trip to Kentucky (and the USA.)One of the items that was a big help to me was the Bourbon Trail map.There's a web site - www.kentuckybourbontrail.comThere used to be a .pdf map to download, but I can't find it at the moment. If you'd like a copy, pm me with an email address and I'll email it to you as I have one on my computer.Also, look for distillery openning times. We got to Woodford Reserve only to find it didn't open on Mondays.If you are thinking about Wild Turkey, Four Roses is only 5 minutes away and is also worth the visit. It might be good to work them in with Buffalo Trace as they are all (sort of) out near Lexington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I don't know why they would be closed Monday-Saturday, you might want to check that.The Jim Beam Outpost is open 7 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 The outpost is open, however from what I was told by my Beam rep was that the tours of the actual distillery are not available this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The outpost is open, however from what I was told by my Beam rep was that the tours of the actual distillery are not available this week...I've not known Beam to do actual distillery tours for the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I work in the industry for a large grocery chain, which is why I was going to get the tour (I was stoked!)... but unfortunately its not gonna happen - d'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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