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You Choose how YOU would like to Experience The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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CHOICE #1 Immerse yourself in Kentucky bourbon on this all-inclusive weekend experience in Bardston. Meet some of Bardston’s master distillers, learn how bourbon is made, sample some of the region’s very best bourbon, and enjoy a range of farm-to-table meals.
Highlights
• You will be spending the first night at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville. In the morning your chauffer will pick you up* and take you to one of Bardstown’s historic 4-star bed and breakfasts, dating back to the 1700s where you will spend the next two nights • Enjoy paired farm-to-table meals in locations such as the vintage whiskey library at Bardstown Bourbon Company • Experience a behind-the-scenes adventure at Willett, Heaven Hill, and Bardstown Bourbon Company • Relax while being chauffeured around bourbon country in high-end luxury transportation * Parking for your car at the Hilton for the next two days is included.
• Sample some of the region’s very best bourbons and learn how bourbon is made The adventure begins with pickup by a personal chauffeur and drop-off to your lodgings for the weekend. After check-in, receive your evening plans, which are designed just for you. The following morning begins with a light breakfast and then heads straight to the family owned and operated Willett Distillery. Enjoy exclusive access to the Willett products before the distillery is open to the public, and dive right into the rich American history of bourbon making. Next, embark on another early-access shopping adventure at Heaven Hill, and sip on barrel aged Elijah Craig coffee while you shop. (continued on next page)
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Later, enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour at Heaven Hill’s impressive Bourbon Heritage Center, followed by an elevated tasting session, which includes William Heavenhill’s 13-year-old bourbon. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head back to Willett for a private farm-to-table lunch, paired with up to 2 cocktails. After lunch, enjoy yet another private tasting session in one of the distillery’s bespoke tasting rooms. The final distillery of the day is Bardstown Bourbon Company. Take a guided tour of the distillery and learn the art of bourbon production. Afterwards, taste a selection of the company’s limited release bourbons, then partake in an exclusive cocktail class led by a mixologist at the Bottle & Bond Bar.
End the tour with another farm-to-table dinner in one of the Bardstown Bourbon Company’s impressive rooms. Dinner concludes with a tasting session customized for your group. The final stop of the day is the legendary speakeasy in the heart of town, the Blind Pig. Sip on yet more tasty drinks, or relax with a cigar. The next morning, enjoy a final breakfast before heading off home, or ...
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CHOICE #2 Three (3) nights Staying at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville (a 4 star hotel) Dedicated chauffeur host and luxury transportation Picked up from your hotel can be scheduled for between: • 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Wednesday • 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Thursday • 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday The tours will be approximately 8 to 10 hours long Highlights • Completely custom full-day itinerary sculpted to your preferences • Three distillery choices in Bardstown and much of the bluegrass region. Please note: Meals are not included in this choice
Description On these custom full day tours you will be driven by a dedicated chauffeur host in luxury transportation. Be assured that your tour specialist cares about you and will do everything possible to ensure a wonderful experience! Your tour will be crafted based upon your preferences to ensure that you take home lots of fun memories including two distillery choices. (continued on next page)
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Distillery options (three per day, subject to availability):
• Louisville Area: Angels Envy – Tastings only Bulleit Stitzel Weller Evan Williams Kentucky Peerless Old Forrester Rabbit Hole • Bardstown Area: Bardstown Bourbon Company *Bartons 1792 Heaven Hill Limestone Branch Lux Row *Makers Mark Preservation *Willett Distillery Four Roses Warehouse
• Shelbyville, Frankfort, Lexington Areas: Jeptha Creed -Tastings only Kentucky Artisan Three Boys Farm Glenns Creek Barrel House • Buffalo Trace: *Bluegrass Distillers *Four Roses James E. Pepper Woodford Reserve *Wild Turkey- Tastings only Town Branch The next morning, get ready to head back home, or.... *Recommended distilleries
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