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« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2012, 10:52:26 AM »
Quote from: MrsCablebandit on October 08, 2012, 01:02:38 PM

Add Buffalo Trace to your tour and pick up a bottle of bourbon cream liqueur. You can thank me for the suggestion after you've had your first sip. The stuff is amazing!!!  Inlove


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« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2012, 10:52:26 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: October 21, 2012, 02:21:55 PM »
I'm pretty sure that is illegal in 34+ states......just naughty  Bigsmile
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« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2012, 04:37:54 AM »
I did it several years ago.  No "twisties" but the curves are great if taken at "go to jail speed." LOL.  Pretty much the whole area is dry, and the distilleries are serious about not giving samples.  Bring your own.  I still recommend the tour.
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« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2012, 05:55:17 PM »
I can also recommend the Makers Mark and Woodford Reserve tours. More scenic, less industrial than some of the others. Of course it has been many years since I did that tour.

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« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2012, 04:51:29 PM »
Done the tour in the car and on the bicycle, never on the motorcycle. I'd suggest using the bicycle maps and directions uses more back roads. http://kybourbontrail.com/biketrail/
I have to agree with others Beam was my least favorite, really liked Four Roses, Woodford, and Makers.
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« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2012, 05:02:10 PM »
Quote from: HoosierFZ1 on October 25, 2012, 04:51:29 PM

Done the tour in the car and on the bicycle, never on the motorcycle. I'd suggest using the bicycle maps and directions uses more back roads. http://kybourbontrail.com/biketrail/
I have to agree with others Beam was my least favorite, really liked Four Roses, Woodford, and Makers.


Most excellent information.  Thanks.
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« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2012, 09:42:37 AM »
Quote from: R Doug on October 09, 2012, 09:49:17 AM

Great thread.  I've been researching this area as Sheri and I may be visiting it in the next few years as our vacation (on a Ural, I hope!).  

Anyhow, I have a question:  are the distilleries airconditioned?  We may be doing this tour in July and if we're on a bike, I am curious as to what (if any) relief we would get on the tours from the heat.  I am assuming the distilleries are air conditioned but the warehouses for the barrels are not (for obvious reasons).

FWIW, I would add a visit to Keeneland ( http://www.keeneland.com/ ) to catch a race.  I read it's a great place to check out.

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With the Non-airconditioned distilleries and wanting to visit Keeneland at the same time....  You are in luck.  Keeneland only operates (runs races) in April and October.

Give me a heads up, as I live in the area and I really enjoy the bourbon tours and LOVE to hit Keeneland.  I would be most happy to tag along or guide.
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« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2012, 01:57:47 PM »
Quote from: Paco23 on November 01, 2012, 09:42:37 AM


Give me a heads up, as I live in the area and I really enjoy the bourbon tours and LOVE to hit Keeneland.  I would be most happy to tag along or guide.


Keeneland is a MUST for the wife and me.  

Currently, our plans are to save up for a Ural and take the tour in a hack.   Bigok
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« Reply #28 on: January 14, 2013, 09:26:20 AM »
I stopped by Four Roses on the way to Indy. The free tour was interesting had a tasting at the end and we got to keep the glass.



This year, I rode up to Makers Mark and had a great trip. The tour cost $7 and was a bit longer than Four Roses and had a tasting of three things at the end. Sadly, most of the tour group did not taste more than one or two of their offerings. No free glass.  
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« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2013, 11:44:32 AM »
Well, summer is here and the time is right......for taking that tour.

I'm gonna take a day ride up to Lynchberg next weekend or the following to knock that off the list.  Trying to organize my ride up to Ky this summer.  I think I am gonna slab it up on a Fri, do as many as I can on Sat and take a long backroad ride back on Sun.

Even though it will be hot, I think this is just gonna be a fun theme ride.
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« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2013, 03:59:24 AM »
Quote from: Mr.G21 on May 05, 2013, 11:44:32 AM

Well, summer is here and the time is right......for taking that tour.

I'm gonna take a day ride up to Lynchberg next weekend or the following to knock that off the list.  Trying to organize my ride up to Ky this summer.  I think I am gonna slab it up on a Fri, do as many as I can on Sat and take a long backroad ride back on Sun.

Even though it will be hot, I think this is just gonna be a fun theme ride.


HWY129 west of Lynchberg is very nice.
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