Kentucky may be known for its bourbon trail, but there's also the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Visitors flock to the state to see the Jack Daniel's Distillery but there are dozens more in just about every corner of the state. Tour the facilities enjoy samples, and purchase souvenirs to take home with you. Many places are also on the Franklin Masters & Makers Passport. How … [Read more...] about Following the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
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Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
The triangle area between Frankfort, Louisville, and Lexington is the heart of what's known as Bourbon Country, home to countless bourbon distilleries. Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States. Distilling started on the site around 1773, but the first true distillery was opened in 1812 by Harrison Blanton, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Visiting the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
The legacy of moonshine, also known as "white lightning" or "hooch," is as old as the South itself. The home-distilled liquor started in the Appalachian Mountains and was banned for its lack of regulation in alcohol content. When moonshiners started altering their car engines to outrun the police, this led to the creation of stock car racing and eventually NASCAR. Today … [Read more...] about Visiting the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery
