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garmp
Explorer II
Mar 11, 2018

Bourbon Trail vs Whiskey Trail

Want to spend a week or so camping and checking out a "bourbon trail". Which would you recommend, Kentucky or Tennessee? We don't really know the difference between good vs bad bourbon/whiskey, but think the tour of the trail could be interesting.
Which state offers the better distilleries and the better campgrounds? Other sites and attractions are always welcome as are good eateries.
Looking to go in late April/early May. Our anniversary is May 1 and like to spent it on the road and possibly even at a distillery.

thanks
  • SDcampowneroper's avatar
    SDcampowneroper
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2018
    Been to both these last 2 winters. Bourbon has distinction as being at minimum 51% corn, at least aged 2 years in a new white oak barrel. Carst limestone filtered water is the lynchpin in distilling in both states.
    Tennessee whiskeys largely meet that minimum, most exceed it, and could claim their whiskey as Bourbon, choose not to.
    Tennesseee whiskey tends to use higher % of corn with less rye, wheat or barley. The added effect of ' lincoln county filtration ' through maple wood charcoal of the white dog gives tennessee whiskey its distinction. Enjoy

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