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The State of Bourbon: Exploring the Spirit of Kentucky
Welcome to Kentucky, where bourbon barrels outnumber residents. After all, bourbon is Kentucky its craftsmanship and flavors cannot be separated from the culture and history of the state. Discover that culture and history and enjoy great food, fabulous drinks, and incredible people on your own Kentucky bourbon road trip.
The State of Bourbon showcases the region's finest distilleries as well as the local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Bluegrass natives Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess highlight some of their favorite stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and the Craft Bourbon Trail, at stills and rick houses where the history and heritage of the nation's only native spirit come to life. Not just a trail or tasting guide, The State of Bourbon will lead you across Kentucky, through the history of the spirit, and into your own bourbon adventure.
The State of Bourbon showcases the region's finest distilleries as well as the local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Bluegrass natives Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess highlight some of their favorite stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the Urban Bourbon Trail, and the Craft Bourbon Trail, at stills and rick houses where the history and heritage of the nation's only native spirit come to life. Not just a trail or tasting guide, The State of Bourbon will lead you across Kentucky, through the history of the spirit, and into your own bourbon adventure.
- GenresNonfictionTravel
152 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2018
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October 21, 2019
An overview of Kentucky history and tourist information. I read this prior to a trip, and it helped elucidate some of the sites I visited.
June 24, 2019
This was absolutely one of the best travel books I've read. It was full of great images and information that even most native Kentuckians might not know. The authors' enthusiasm for bourbon and our Uncommonwealth is front and center. I loved it! Made me want to drink my favorite bourbons slower so I can better savor the love and pride that is so much a part of them.
August 28, 2018
Bourbon and Kentucky
Loved the history of the state as much as the bourbon history. My father and grandfather both worked for Bernheim Distillery and only now I'm beginning to understand and appreciate what they were part of.
Loved the history of the state as much as the bourbon history. My father and grandfather both worked for Bernheim Distillery and only now I'm beginning to understand and appreciate what they were part of.
May 18, 2019
Good ideas for some day trips in and around Lexington. Could have used a little more explanation on how bourbon is made, but not bad. A good introduction.
October 23, 2023
I was really looking forward to reading this, when I finally did I was disappointed. The information is out of date and the writing is a bit dry....too bad because the photographs are lovely!
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