![]() That said, there are many expensive processes that Maker’s undergoes that underscore the Samuels family’s dedication to quality over the bottom line. The chef is so local he used to sneak into the property as a kid and swim in their 14-acre pond. They’ve just opened the first farm-to-table restaurant on the Trail, Star Hill Provisions, helmed by Newman Miller who understands the way to a foodie’s heart. Maker’s Mark might just be the most progressive distillery in how it caters to customers. After experiencing most of the largest distilleries and visiting with a handful of craft whiskey makers, we can say these (and, of course, Wild Turkey) are some must-see highlights from the Trail. ![]() For an easy entry point, the AWT can be enjoyed by staking down in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, and venturing forth from these urban centers in hazy but thoroughly enjoyable day trips. ![]() Comprised of a dozen or so major distillers, many more smaller boutique distilleries, and a sundry of bourbon-related POIs (for example: coopers, still-makers, taverns, museums), the American Whiskey Trail is not so much a plotted path as it is a conceptual treasure map. ![]() To feel its place of origin, its terroir. The American Whiskey Trail is more than a place for bourbon enthusiasts to appreciate what they’ve spent so much time investing in, but it’s a means to do so through immersion at the source. ![]()
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