Many people come to Louisville to experience world-class horseracing, to see the famous Louisville slugger factory and museum or to explore the Frazier International History Museum. However, one of our most popular attractions is Bourbon Country. Whiskey lovers can immerse themselves in the heritage and tradition of seven different distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. Winding serenely through the majestic countryside of Kentucky, the trail is a great way to spend a day sampling local favorites and tasting great Southern cooking while enjoying your favorite beverage. This exceptional amber liquid is a national treasure for its discerning patrons.
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Pure water, ample corn, white oaks and beautiful weather are what make Bourbon such an outstanding liquor. These natural Kentucky gifts allow the distilleries to make some of the best whiskey in the country. The distillery tours are very educational and you can learn the secrets to making a great Bourbon. Mixing this fine spirit results in several different combinations.
First, aged Bourbon is referred to as marrying because the flavors mix together over a long period of time. Mingling is the combination of several Bourbons from different batches. Bourbons bottled from several barrels is called small-batch Bourbon. Lastly, blending is when pure alcohol is mixed with at least 51% of straight Bourbon to create a blended whiskey.
Many of the Bourbon Country distillery tours show you the whole process of cooking, fermenting, distilling, aging and bottling. Learn how to taste the golden beverage by doing the Kentucky chew; take a sip, swirl it around in your mouth, suck in a little air and gargle it. Be careful not to breathe through your nose or it might burn.
The Louisville Visitors Information Center can help you to plan your trip throughout the many distilleries in the area. We also carry a wide selection of excellent Kentucky gifts in our facility and online. We have clothing and accessories in original and contemporary styles. Our humorous slogans are perfect for putting a smile on the face everyone you meet.