On our fourth and final day touring distilleries in Kentucky we visited two extremes as far as age. We started at one of the newest and high-tech distilleries in the state, Town Branch, and ended at the oldest continuously operating distillery in the state, Buffalo Trace. The contrast in methods is striking, but the process is the same.
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Our third day meant three more distilleries, although we didn't have time for guided tours of any of them. We left Bardstown headed for Lexington and some time at the races at Keenland race track. We watched a couple of races and took in the raceday excitement before heading out for our first stop, Wild Turkey.
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Day Two started out at Ambassadors Day at Makers Mark. More than 5000 brand ambassadors showed up for a special day of self guided touring and the first annual Handcraft Festival showcasing local artisans from Louisville to Lexington and all points south and between.
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We started out the day at the Jim Beam American Stillhouse in Clermont, KY. It was a great experience, and a great chance to try some Bourbons that are not generally available in Oregon.
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