Monday, June 21, 2010

Celebrate July 4th With America’s Native Spirit.

Several of Kentucky’s signature Bourbon distilleries will be open on Sunday, July 4th so you can celebrate the birth of our nation with America’s official native spirit.

“The rich tradition of Kentucky Bourbon is intertwined with our nation’s storied past,” said Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. “It’s fueled the economy of Kentucky and played a vital role in the culture, heritage and history of America.”

In fact, George Washington had the largest whiskey distillery in the 18th century, Gregory said.

Here is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail schedule for Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5. All hours are Eastern Standard Time. For directions and more information, please visit www.kybourbontrail.com.

Four Roses, Lawrenceburg – Open Saturday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.) Closed Sunday, July 4. Open Monday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.)

Heaven Hill, Bardstown – Open Saturday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last full tour at 3:30 p.m.) Open Sunday, July 4, noon to 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.) Closed Monday, July 5.

Jim Beam, Clermont – Open Saturday, July 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open Sunday, July 4, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open Monday, July 5, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Maker’s Mark, Loretto – Open Saturday, July 3, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open Sunday, July 4, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open Monday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg – Tours Saturday, July 3, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Gift shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, July 4. Open Monday, July 5, with tours at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Gift shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Woodford Reserve, Versailles – Tours Saturday, July 3, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Gift shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5.

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