Bourbon Trail Horse Retirement Facility: May 2026

Toured Four Roses Distillery and had a chance to really play around with the low-light video capabilities of the Sony camera. It was impressive how well the camera handled the available lighting, requiring very little editing afterward to produce clean, detailed footage.

The distillery tour itself was fantastic. From the moment we walked in, the aroma of caramel and warm grains filled the air and instantly set the mood for the experience. Watching the process step by step as simple ingredients transformed into bourbon was fascinating and gave a whole new appreciation for the craftsmanship involved.

Our tour guide made the experience even better, blending great information with entertaining stories and humor throughout the tour. Between the atmosphere, the history, the smells, and the behind-the-scenes look at the bourbon-making process, it turned into a really memorable day. with Stephanie Freeman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BINi95uo4UE Went on a hard hat tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery, and the grounds were absolutely incredible. The property is filled with historic buildings, vintage distillery equipment, and a deep sense of bourbon history around every corner. After touring Four Roses Distillery yesterday, the sheer size and production volume of Buffalo Trace was immediately noticeable.

One of the best parts of the tour was seeing how committed the distillery is to preserving its history while continuing modern production. We also happened to be there during a release of some “rare in the wild” Blanton's, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor products, which made the experience even more memorable.

The fermentation process was fascinating to watch. The mash was extremely active, bubbling with energy, and one variation using corn mash had a surprisingly different color that really stood out. It was also interesting to learn how the distillery recycles its waste products, drying and reclaiming them for use as farm feed — a great example of using every part of the process efficiently.

Another fantastic day exploring Kentucky bourbon country and seeing the craftsmanship, history, and scale behind these legendary distilleries.

We toured the grounds at Maker's Mark and somehow lucked out with a private tour — just the two of us and our guide. He was outstanding, full of knowledge about Maker’s Mark's

history and passionate about the different products, which made the experience even better.

The tastings spread throughout the tour were a fantastic touch. Instead of rushing through samples at the end, it gave us a chance to really enjoy each pour and talk about what flavors and finishes stood out along the way.

Walking the grounds made it easy to appreciate just how incredible the Maker’s Mark facility really is. The brewing and production tour was exceptional, especially seeing the historic cypress fermentation tanks still in use today. It was awesome watching tradition continue to play such a big role in the process.

One of the highlights was The Barrel Room and its stunning glass artwork. Video simply does not do that piece justice — seeing it in person was amazing. To top it all off, Stephanie got to hand-dip a bottle of our favorite tasting from the tour, making for a perfect souvenir from an unforgettable afternoon.