re: Bourbon Trail

Have done trips to Louisville/Lexington the last 2 falls…your list is off to a good start.

Stitzel-Weller is a good spot 7-8 mins from the airport if you are flying in…see if there’s a Orphan Barrel tasting available, pricey but some solid pours.

Wild Turkey does Russell’s Reserve tastings which are excellent. Woodford might be one of the most well-rounded experiences, as is Maker’s. The grounds at Castle & Key/Old Taylor distillery are nice as well.

Heaven Hill’s new facility is awesome, and the bar has some exclusive pours you won’t find anywhere else.

If you need a lunch spot, The Stave is a good choice, and I recommend using Mint Julep Tours for a van/bus so no one has to do the driving. They can put together 3 or so distilleries for a day tour.

Also, there’s a bourbon bar called Neat which has some dusty pours (70’s-80’s Four Roses bottles, etc) and some hard to find bottles available for decent prices (Blanton’s Gold, etc). Definitely make time for that.

Have fun!