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Tour highlights include a visit to the Bourbon Heritage Center, which features a barrel-shaped tasting room and a film on bourbon history. There are three different levels of tours ranging in price from $3 to $25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Jim Beam's state-of-theart tasting room includes impressive Enomatic dispensers featuring the 13 different Beam brands. These bottles (top left) are all produced by Jim Beam Distillery (above). Maker’s Mark (right) took years to perfect. It's sold in squareshaped bottles and has a signature red wax seal.
claims it is the “benchmark bourbon for uncompromising drinkers of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.” Free tours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. 1525 Tyrone Road, Lawrenceburg, Ky. 502-839-4544, www.wildturkey.com.
1064 Loretto Road, Bardstown, Ky. 502-348-3921, www.heavenhill.com.
wild turkey bourbon Currently, Wild Turkey is one of the bestselling premium bourbons in the world for the rich, smooth flavors infused in each of its labels, including American Honey, Kentucky Spirit, and Rare Breed. From milling to mashing to malting, the distillery is proud to show off its bourbon-making process to the public and
Transportation between distilleries is not provided. To visit all seven distilleries, it is recommended you allow a total of three days. For those planning to imbibe along the way, Louisville-based Mint Julep Tours provides several professional transporting options. For more information, call 502-348-3623 or visit www.kybourbonfestival.com.
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