Kentucky sure is proud of its bourbon heritage. Two tours and several tastings later I’ve come to intellectually appreciate the art of bourbon making, however the enjoyment of the drink itself still eludes me. Nevertheless loving another glorious day in the sunshine.
Hard to resist, but the Kentucky Bourbon Trail awaits
First stop, Jim Beam. 95% of the worlds bourbon is made in Kentucky and 50% that comes from here
English Hubby giving them a hand
It’s all about the barrels
Giving a hand to wash…
…and bottle
Making this stuff is a piece of cake
Thanks to the Beam family
Walk in a straight line please ma’am
Back roads
Trying out a smaller distillery
History lesson
Beautiful grounds with the right water being the key ingredient
A matter of yeasty chemistry
Baby Boy O having a taste…of the label
Now for the real taste test, finished off with a chocolate bourbon ball
Cheeky
A different sort of cheeky, with a big serving of slobber
Yesterday: Louisville Surprise
Tomorrow: Shoney’s Sunday
