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