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What is the best time to do the Bourbon Trail?

September 30, 2022

What is the best time to do the Bourbon Trail?

Spring is a nice time to visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The weather is pleasant and bourbon is in full production. If you want to tour the distilleries without the crowds, visit Kentucky from the end of November through March.

What is the best way to do a Bourbon Trail?

For most people, a mix of tours and tastings is the best way to experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Most tours teach you the same process about bourbon distilling, with a few differences at each distillery. It gets to be repetitive.

How long does it take to tour the Bourbon Trail?

With 37 distilleries, it’s hard to pick just one favorite. Some are as close as eight miles and others are as far as 70 miles apart. Average tour time is 90 minutes.

How much does a Bourbon Trail tour cost?

Bourbon Trail Tours: Are They Expensive? Tours, as of May 2022, run in the $15 to $30 range per person. Specialty tours and tastings cost more.

Can you visit Maker’s Mark without a tour?

No you do not. Tours typically leave every 20 minutes or so. But on weekends, they can fill up fast – so you will benefit by having a reservation.

Can you dip your own bottle at Makers Mark?

The red wax on the bottles is every bit as recognizable as the Maker’s Mark® name. Every bottle is still hand-dipped today, and when you visit the distillery, you can dip your own.

Is Makers Mark top shelf?

I enjoy Maker’s Mark, giving the regular version a “Mid Shelf” rating and this batch of cask strength a “Top Shelf” rating. I consider Maker’s Mark cask strength to be one of best widely available wheated bourbons on the market. Pappy and Weller bourbons are just too difficult to find and drink regularly.

Can I visit Makers Mark without a tour?

Does Makers Mark really hand-dipped every bottle?

Where can you find the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Maker’s Mark Distillery. We started our experience on the bourbon trail at Marker’s Mark on Star Hill Farm.

  • Bardstown Bourbon Company. Although relatively new to the game,Bardstown is working hard to blaze a path in the Kentucky Bourbon scene.
  • Woodford Reserve.
  • Bulleit Distilling Company.
  • Buffalo Trace.

    • Where to stay Bourbon Trail?

    Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront. Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront has a restaurant,fitness centre,a bar and garden in Covington.

  • The Westin Cincinnati. Created with Raphaël 2.1.0 Created with Raphaël 2.1.0
  • Curio Collection by Hilton The Cincinnatian Hotel.
  • 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati.
  • Indigo Pass Boutique Hotel.
  • The Alexander,A Dolce Hotel

    • Where is the Bourbon tour in Kentucky?

    Did you know that Kentucky (not California!) is the first state in the US to have a commercial winery?

  • Did you know that Kentucky boasts the Horse Capital of the world in Lexington KY and that you can view horses valued at greater than$100 million?
  • Did you know that Kentucky is a hotspot for micro-breweries and craft beer?

    • Where is the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky?

    Plan ahead and enjoy the process

  • Carry a container with some bubble wrap to safe guard your purchases
  • Some stops on the Trail (in my opinion) don’t warrant too much time,just go there to get a stamp on your passport.
  • Don’t be in a hurry
  • August isn’t the ideal time to visit,some Distilleries are down for maintenance. Check their website.

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