These two outdoor oases are just a stone’s throw from each other south of Lexington, Kentucky. For more of the intangible, undrinkable kind, visit the Jim Beam Nature Preserve and Sally Brown Nature Preserve. Jim Beam & Sally Brown Nature Preserves (Lancaster & Nicholasville, KY)īy now, you’ve probably figured out that American spirit comes in many forms. You can also tour the historic springhouse from which all of the water for the distillery is housed and sourced. Here you can wander the grounds which are home to the original castle-like distillery structure and a botanical garden. It was was then restored in the 2000s and became Castle & Key Distillery. Originally built in 1889 as the first bourbon tourism attraction of its kind, the property fell into disrepair during Prohibition. If you only make one stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, make it Castle & Key Distillery. As they say, “Make your mark, leave no trace.” Castle & Key Distillery (Frankfort, KY) Maker’s Mark is also the biggest distiller on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and in the world. Member businesses focus on responsible, ethical and environmeentally-friendly business practices. Maker’s Mark Distillery wins a sustainability gold star for becoming the first Kentucky bourbon distillery to join B Corp. Connect with nature at the arboretum before visiting the distillery of one of the world’s most recognized bourbon whiskeys. Conveniently, the partner organizations are also located just across the road from each other. This preservation effort aims to protect the coveted limestone waters of the region. Two Kentucky legends, Jim Beam and the Bernheim Arboretum, teamed up to create the Jim Beam Natural Water Sanctuary Alliance at the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Beam Distilling and the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest (Clermont, KY)
This section of the itinerary features just as many outdoor activities as bourbon distilleries. Next, we’ll continue on our customized Kentucky Bourbon Trail to central and eastern Kentucky. If you choose to drive yourself, be sure to plan ahead and understand how alcohol affects your BAC. While this itinerary was written as a road trip, there are other transportation options available in most areas to ensure you safely travel to and from distilleries. If you choose to camp along this road trip route, plan accordingly for supplies and reserve your campsites ahead of time. We also recommend making lodging accommodations before arrival. Also, schedule your trip between March and October, as the winter weather can make roads impassable in high mountain regions and many distilleries and attractions close for the season. If you need to rent a car, reserve your vehicle well in advance. For this article, we’ll begin in Ohio and make our way South. Alternately, you can follow this itinerary in reverse and begin your journey in Nashville, Tennessee. Preparationīegin your journey by arriving at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Get a taste of true American spirit with this epic distillery road trip through the lower Appalachian region. From the rolling hills of thoroughbred farms in Kentucky’s horse country to the impressive peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains in east Tennessee, this road trip has the perfect blend of outdoor adventures and boozy breaks.
But when you’re short on time, this condensed itinerary is an excellent overview of both experiences. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Tennessee Whiskey Trail are both worthy of individual, dedicated road trips.
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