Louisville - Monday, 10 July 2017

Had a good night's sleep, but still seems like I am on Paris time with waking early.

Breakfast and everything and everyone cleaned up to leave on our adventures for the day.

First stop was the Woodford Reserve Distillery. We were able to get on the 12:00 tour. It was very interesting with so much information imparted about the distillery and process of making bourbon and rye. One of the biggest factors is the Kentucky water that is iron free and just the right composition of lime to influence the taste of the bourbon. 

We visited all the areas of distilling from fermentation to storing to bottling. 

Tracks for rolling the barrels

Of course, then we had to do a little tasting. Woodford Reserve, Double Oaked, and Rye with a Bourbon Ball thrown in for good measure.

It was then to Wallace Station for lunch. We enjoyed some al Fresco "dining."

From there it was to Weissenberger Mills after a bit of a detour because of a bridge closing. Barbara stocked up on grits and and bread mixes. 

And then it was on to Rebecca Ruth Candy in Frankfort. After a brief tour and another bourbon ball, we headed on back to Simpsonville.

Shopped at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. Went to the evil Vera Bradley store and picked up a bag for half price. Then to Ditto's in the Highlands for dinner. Chicken wings and a salad for me. 

Back to Barbara and Charles' to watch the end of the home run derby before bed.