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.<\/p>\n

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Hard to resist, but the Kentucky Bourbon Trail awaits<\/p><\/div>\n

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First stop, Jim Beam. 95% of the worlds bourbon is made in Kentucky and 50% that comes from here<\/p><\/div>\n

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English Hubby giving them a hand<\/p><\/div>\n

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It’s all about the barrels<\/p><\/div>\n

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Giving a hand to wash…<\/p><\/div>\n

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…and bottle<\/p><\/div>\n

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Making this stuff is a piece of cake <\/p><\/div>\n

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Thanks to the Beam family <\/p><\/div>\n

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Walk in a straight line please ma’am<\/p><\/div>\n

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Back roads<\/p><\/div>\n

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Trying out a smaller distillery<\/p><\/div>\n

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History lesson <\/p><\/div>\n

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Beautiful grounds with the right water being the key ingredient<\/p><\/div>\n

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A matter of yeasty chemistry<\/p><\/div>\n

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Baby Boy O having a taste…of the label<\/p><\/div>\n

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Now for the real taste test, finished off with a chocolate bourbon ball<\/p><\/div>\n

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Cheeky<\/p><\/div>\n

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A different sort of cheeky, with a big serving of slobber<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yesterday: Louisville Surprise<\/a><\/p>\n

Tomorrow: Shoney’s Sunday<\/a><\/p>\n

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