Each trip to Louisville KY provides another chance to visit one of the beautiful city’s many distilleries. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is located a few blocks from the riverfront, and across the street from where it became the first commercial distillery in Kentucky in 1783 (then part of Virginia until in 1792 when Kentucky became …
Bardstown Bourbon Company Tasting Room opened in downtown Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row in 2023. As an extension of the company’s main distillery in Bardstown, KY, the downtown location offers a it’s own unique interactive tasting experiences. Even if not participating in a scheduled tasting experience, individual pours and flights can be enjoyed at the bar …
What do you do when you are in Michigan wine country for a wedding and need to kill a little time? You meet up with friends and head to the nearest winery. One such opportunity lead a group of friends and me to Michigan Wine Co in Fennville MI. Joe and Erica Krajkiewcz started their …
I recently had the opportunity to to visit Château Valtice. It is family run by Antonín Št’astný and his two sons, Marek and David. Château Valtice is located in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic, and is one of the oldest wineries in the country. The vineyard is also primarily the largest grape grower …
I’ve had Z Alexander Brown wines many times and have enjoyed each one. The Uncaged wines are extraordinary and are even more interesting after learning about the story of the producer and the commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking. Z Alexander Brown is named for its owner, Zac Brown. Most people know Zac as an …
Butler Winery, located in the countryside 10 minutes north of Bloomington, Indiana, is small, family owned, and is the 4th oldest winery in Indiana. Jim and Susan Butler first opened for business in downtown Bloomington in 1983, planted their first grapes at their vineyard in 1992, and moved all production there in 1999. Jim and …
Usually, I spend time researching wineries before I make a visit. This was not true on a recent visit to Oliver Winery in Bloomington IN. I was happy that I made the detour as this is an exceptional winery with a rich history and a fantastic selection of wines. From the moment you enter the …
Last week my wife and I stopped overnight in Simpsonville, KY. Our usual online search for a dinner location did not provide a great selection, outside the many fast-food chains. However, we did find one that caught our eyes. Dos Mundos. Here they combine traditional Peruvian and Asian cuisine to create a unique dining experience. …
While planning my recent trip to Tennessee, I knew that a stop along the way should be Talon Winery in Shelbyville KY. The drive alone through Kentucky is beautiful, but there are many wineries worth visiting, as they have so much to offer the visitor and local community. Talon Winery has two locations. The winery …
After several trips passing through Clarksville TN, my wife and I finally stopped by Old Glory Distilling Co.. Andre Van Ry, Guest Experience Manager, who I would have the chance to chat with later greeted us as we entered and led us to the tasting room as requested. Matt Cunningham started the company in 2016 …