Place: Woodford Reserve
Address: 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, KY 40383
Website: woodfordreserve.com
Phone: 859.879.1812
Hours of Operation: Tours & Tastings (by reservation); Gift Shop (9AM- 5PM Tuesday – Saturday); Cocktail Bar (11AM – 4:30PM Tuesday – Saturday)
Basic Description: A visit to Woodford Reserve provides a glimpse into the history of bourbon making in Kentucky. The distillery, which is a National Historic Landmark, produced its first batch in 1812. It’s also a deep-dive into the present and future of bourbon making, one of Kentucky’s greatest (and world-renowned) treasures. Visitors can select the tour and tasting of their choice from a variety of options, shop the gift store, and revel in the beautiful countryside surrounding the property.
Quote: “Nothing elevates sweet spring air like walking into one of the old rick houses at Woodford Reserve. Step inside and catch a scent of bourbon that has escaped from its captive barrel; it’s perfection before you even taste it,” says John Burgin, Southern Indiana resident.
By Megan Willman | Photo courtesy of Woodford Reserve
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