Explore America’s official native spirit at the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival or visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in any season for a fun getaway for couples, guy trips, groups or anyone with an interest in Kentucky's time honored bourbon heritage.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Four Roses Distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail; Photo: Courtesy of www.kentuckytourism.com
A fun getaway destination, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail explores the art of Bourbon making in the picturesque rolling hills of Kentucky. Visit several of Kentucky's historic distilleries, all within close proximity of each other, plus other points of interest including the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History in Bardstown, the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort and the Abbey of Gethsemani, known for its homemade bourbon fudge and fruitcake. (See the Southeast for Chocolate Lovers for more about the Abbey.)
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival
September 15 - 20, 2009 - Bardstown, KentuckyThe Kentucky Bourbon Festival has been celebrated in Bardstown, Kentucky since 1991. Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown has been home to bourbon making since 1776 and the annual festival highlights this unique heritage. From art exhibits and bourbon tasting to a balloon glow and historical tours, the five-day festival offers an array of activities for visitors of many different ages and interests, plus delicious food, entertainment and, of course, the world renowned pleasures of smooth Kentucky Bourbon.
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Kentucky Bourbon Related Information
Heaven Hill Distilleries in Bardstown, Kentucky - Photo: Courtesy of www.kentuckytourism.com
Bourbon, designated by Congress as America’s official native spirit in 1964, is a signature industry of Kentucky. In 2007, the U.S. Senate declared September as National Bourbon Heritage Month in recognition of bourbon's unique place in the nation's history. September is a beautiful time of the year to visit Kentucky and visitors have several enjoyable options for getting into the spirit of Kentucky's bourbon heritage. Visit the following websites for more information:
