Kentucky bourbon distilleries tours

Bourbon whiskey, or bourbon, is the only spirit native to the United States. Unlike Champagne or tequila, which must come from specific regions, "bourbon" is not a protected name in the usual sense, and bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S. Yet 95% of bourbon comes from a 90-mile region in the center of Kentucky. This is attributed to an abundance of corn (the primary source of grain in bourbon), limestone in the ground producing pleasant spring water, and alternating hot summers and cold winters, which help the bourbon seep in and out of the barrels to age quickly. Touring bourbon distilleries can take you from urban centers to the scenic Kentucky countryside, let you brush up on a bit of history and science, and gives you a chance to enjoy some of Kentucky's liquid gold.