{"product_id":"kentucky-bourbon-country-the-essential-travel-guide","title":"Kentucky Bourbon Country: The Essential Travel Guide","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bourbon lovers will find a vacation in a binding with this wonderful book, whether or not the car ever leaves the driveway; for travelers, it's the perfect planning guide. Folks less enamored of bourbon will still enjoy the history and geography lessons learned, as well as the glorious art.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLouisville Courier-Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Guests can easily carry this splendid Kentucky tourist manual while looking for a distillery to visit or other delightful Kentucky attractions.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Southeastern Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eKentucky Bourbon Country\u003c\/i\u003e leapfrogs internet travel sites and gives a comprehensive travel guide that digs deep into each Kentucky region.... As a Kentuckian, I'm thrilled with how Reigler explores not only bourbon, but takes you inside several relatively unknown destinations.\" -- \u003ci\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Reigler \u003c\/b\u003eis a former restaurant critic for the \u003ci\u003eLouisville Courier-Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and a current correspondent for \u003ci\u003eBourbon+\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Whiskey \u003c\/i\u003emagazines. She has also authored or coauthored six books on bourbon, and in 2019, she was inducted into the Order of the Writ. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarol Peachee\u003c\/b\u003e is a fine art photographer and cofounder of the Kentucky Women's Photography Network. She has published several books and is the winner of the 2010 Elizabeth Fort Duncan Award in photography from the Hopkinsville Art Guild. She lives in Lexington, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Spaulding\u003c\/b\u003e, a veteran photographer and photojournalist, is the photographer of \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Boo\u003c\/i\u003ek. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply researched and thoroughly indexed, this guide should satisfy any thirsty and curious visitor to the Bluegrass State.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLike wine lovers who dream of traveling to Bordeaux or beer enthusiasts with visions of the breweries of Belgium, bourbon lovers plan their pilgrimages to Kentucky's bourbon country. And what a country it is! Some of the most famous distilleries are tucked away in the scenic countryside of the Bluegrass region, stretching between Louisville, Bardstown, and Lexington. Locals and tourists alike seek out the finest flavors of Kentucky as interest in America's only native spirit continues to grow. In Kentucky Bourbon Country, Susan Reigler offers essential information and practical advice to anyone considering a trip to the state's distilleries or to the restaurants and bars on the Urban Bourbon Trail. Featuring more than 150 full-color photographs and a bourbon glossary, the book is organized by region and provides valuable details about the Bluegrass -- including attractions near each distillery and notes on restaurants, lodging, shopping, and seasonal events in Kentucky's beautiful historic towns. In addition to providing knowledge about each point of interest, Kentucky Bourbon Country weaves in little-known facts about the region's best-kept secrets, such as the historic distillery used as a set in the movie Stripes and the surprising ingredient in the mint juleps served at the Kentucky Derby. Whether you're interested in visiting the place where your favorite bourbon is made or hoping to discover exciting new varieties, this handy and practical guide discovering the best of bourbon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eBourbon Basics: Made in America\u003cbr\u003eHow to Taste Bourbon\u003cbr\u003eLouisville: The Beginning of Bourbon Country\u003cbr\u003eBourbon Balls and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eShelbyville, Frankfort, and Midway: Jeptha Creed and Bulleit\u003cbr\u003eBarrels and Cooperages\u003cbr\u003eLexington and Horse Country: Town Branch\u003cbr\u003eThe Master Distiller\u003cbr\u003eLawrenceburg: Four Roses and Wild Turkey\u003cbr\u003eNot Just the Angels' Share\u003cbr\u003eBardstown: The Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Lux Row Distillers, Barton 1792, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center, Willett Distillery, Maker's Mark, and Jim Beam\u003cbr\u003eHow to Buy Your Own Barrel of Bourbon\u003cbr\u003eKentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: More Resources for Bourbon Lovers\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Bourbon Retailers\u003cbr\u003eGlossary: The Bourbon Lexicon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most detailed and comprehensive guides I have come across; this is a lifeline for anyone looking for a unique experience, whether this is their first or tenth trip to the state.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSeattle Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike wine lovers who dream of traveling to Bordeaux or beer enthusiasts with visions of the breweries of Belgium, bourbon lovers plan their pilgrimages to Kentucky. Some of the most famous distilleries are tucked away in the scenic Bluegrass region, which is home to nearly seventy distilleries and responsible for 95 percent of all of America's bourbon production. Locals and tourists alike continue to seek out the world's finest whiskeys in Kentucky as interest in America's only native spirit continues to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eKentucky Bourbon Country, \u003c\/i\u003e now in its third edition, Susan Reigler offers updated, essential information and practical advice to anyone considering a trip to the state's distilleries (including the state's booming craft distillery sector) or the restaurants and bars on the Urban Bourbon Trail. Featuring more than two hundred full-color photographs and a bourbon glossary, the book is organized by region and provides valuable details about the Bluegrass -- including attractions near each distillery and notes on restaurants, lodging, shopping, and seasonal events in Kentucky's beautiful\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehistoric towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to providing knowledge about each point of interest, \u003ci\u003eKentucky Bourbon Country\u003c\/i\u003e weaves in little-known facts about the region's best-kept secrets, such as the historic distillery used as a set in the movie \u003ci\u003eStripes\u003c\/i\u003e and the fates of used bourbon barrels. Whether you're interested in visiting the place where your favorite bourbon is made or hoping to discover exciting new varieties, this handy and practical guide is the key to enjoying the best of bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/13\/2020 (EAN 9780813180311, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eReigler, Susan\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSusan Reigler is a former restaurant critic for the Louisville Courier-Journal and a current correspondent for Bourbon+ and American Whiskey magazines. She has also authored or coauthored six books on bourbon, and in 2019, she was inducted into the Order of the Writ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ePeachee, Carol\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarol Peachee is a fine art photographer and cofounder of the Kentucky Women's Photography Network. She has published several books and is the winner of the 2010 Elizabeth Fort Duncan Award in photography from the Hopkinsville Art Guild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpaulding, Pam\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPam Spaulding, a veteran photographer and photojournalist, is the photographer of The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks and The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Reigler, Susan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-10-06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Travel|United States|South - East South Central (AL, KY, MS, TN)|Travel|Special Interest|General|Cooking|Beverages|Alcoholic- General|Business \u0026amp; Economics|Industries|General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Whiskey industry|History|Whiskey|Distilleries|Kentucky|Guidebooks|Bourbon whiskey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813180311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780813180311\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139389747481,"sku":"SP-9780813180311","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/ec6fc1ae-bc82-46ad-bbec-e15c89b27529.jpg?v=1784469992","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/kentucky-bourbon-country-the-essential-travel-guide","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}