While residing in San Francisco, I was able to visit Napa and Sonoma County a plenty. I visited some of the most beautiful vineyards and tasted some of the best wines in the country. And while I love to partake in a refreshing glass of Sancerre I can't help but to notice the recent mixology trend. This art of cocktail mixing has brought back more traditional drinks. Long gone are the days of martinis. Classics like Manhattans, Old Fashioned and Juleps are back with a vengeance!
Bourbon being a key ingredient in most classics has the power to yield vanilla, citrus and fruit flavors, making it an ideal mixer. Its quite fascinating that 95% of the world's bourbon is coming from right here in America's very own Kentucky. I find this exciting! The Kentucky Bourbon Trail, made of 6 distilleries, offers tours, a view into the science of making Bourbon and of course tastings. While I haven't had the pleasure of taking a trip to the Bourbon Trail I hope to one day report back on this adventure. Cheers!
For more information on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, visit: www.kybourbontrail.com
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