On our fourth and final day touring distilleries in Kentucky we visited two extremes as far as age. We started at one of the newest and high-tech distilleries in the state, Town Branch, and ended at the oldest continuously operating distillery in the state, Buffalo Trace. The contrast in methods is striking, but the process is the same.
Read moreOn the Road: Distillery Tours Day Two
Day Two started out at Ambassadors Day at Makers Mark. More than 5000 brand ambassadors showed up for a special day of self guided touring and the first annual Handcraft Festival showcasing local artisans from Louisville to Lexington and all points south and between.
Read moreOn the Road Review: Green Bay Distillery
The Green Bay distillery is located just blocks from Lambeau Field, and is one of the larger bars in town. The bar ASPIRES to distilling, but thus far has only managed a few vodka infusions, none of which inspire as creative. Every college kid has tried infusing vodka with jolly ranchers for crying out loud.
The Curds and rings were hand dipped, and perfectly fried, if a bit over salted. The best I've had in town at this point.
Burger was obviously a frozen patty with nothing to distinguish it from 100 others in this town. It arrived over cooked but well seasoned.
A nice bar with decent appetizers, but not a first choice for a meal.