A preface and some context. Kentucky produces about 95% of the world’s bourbon (the other 5% is made elsewhere in the US) Bourbon, is by US legislation, a “distinctive product of the United States”, the name is protected, a la Champagne, and strict laws exist about what constitutes a bourbon. It must be Produced in […]
Miscellaneous
Louisville, Kentucky
So after the joys of Fayetteville, Charlotte and I head north, towards Louisville, KY and the start of the Kentucky Bourbon trail. I’m salivating. 9 official distilleries, a handful of craft ones, all for the visiting and tasting over the coming week. Mmmmmmm. But first things first. Tonight is a big night on the UFC calendar […]
Tennesse Whiskey and a humbling experience
Lynchburg, Tennessee. A town made famous by Jack Daniels. A place no self-respecting drinker would miss on a tour of Tennessee. And I’m a self-respecting drinker. So I headed south from Nashville, to the hometown of one of the great alcoholic drinks in the world. Dawdling I got there mid-afternoon after a lateish start, so […]
Now Nashville is cool
So after leaving Memphis a little disappointed, Charlotte and I headed east to Nashville. Renowned for its music scene, I was looking forward with anticipation. I’m not really sure why, but I had always imagined Nashville as a type of Old West town, with saloons everywhere. I suspect I thought there would plenty of buskers on […]