Angel’s Envy – relatively one of the newest distilleries launched in 2013, which has a unique take on barrel aging in port wine and rum barrels. You could definitely taste the difference!


Lastly, it wouldn’t be a complete trip There’s even an exhibit in the on-


site restaurant, Proof on Main. Through partnerships with Woodland Farm and re- gional artisan producers, Proof highlights the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. The bar is a local favorite and has a bourbon list long enough to be called the Bourbon Library. Don’t miss the specialties on the cured meat menu, which features ultra- authentic local specialties like Kentucky country ham and pork jowl terrine along- side standards including Tuscan salami. Fantastic cocktails and fresh, seasonal food – you can’t go wrong.


Louisville has become quite the foodie


destination. The best meal we had was at Fork & Barrel (https://www.bethefork. com). Chef Geoffrey Heyde whips up some amazing treats – everything we had was fantastic, from the crispy pork belly to the Brussels sprouts with strawberries and mar- cona almonds to the red wine braised beef short rib with potato gnocchi and sautéed carrots. Also, don’t miss Mussel & Burger bar (https://www.mussel-burger-bar.com) – the most amazing PEI mussels I’ve ever had – yes, in Kentucky. Louvino (https://louvino. com) in Highlands is also a great spot for small plates.


For the city’s best nightlife, head to


Bardstown Road or Frankfort Rd. There you’ll find quirky bars, cafés and music venues that have nurtured many of the great Louisville bands through the years. We hit the Silver Dollar (http://www. whiskeybythedrink.com) - spinning vinyl


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and offering a great selection of bourbon, Nouvelle (https://www.nouvellewine.com) - lovely wine bar with outdoor seating in a cozy garden, 8Up Rooftop (https:// www.8uplouisville.com) - stunning views and great cocktails, Stevie Ray’s (http:// www.stevieraysbluesbar.com) - live blues, and the Holy Grale (https://holygralelou- isville.com) - best beer selection around and how many times do you actually get to drink in a church.


And of course – the legendary Ken-


tucky Bourbon Trail. Eight distilleries make up the trail and all are open for tours. From famed Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam to lesser-known Tom Moore and Heaven Hill, these distilleries make 95 percent of Kentucky’s bourbon, and all are close to the city; you might want to spring for a car and driver for the day. We also visited


if you didn’t visit horse country and the legendary Claiborne Farm (http://claiborne- farm.com), where 6 of the 13 Triple Crown winners have been foaled. We experienced an amazing tour (Rodeo our tour guide was informative and a hoot) and were able to pet and feed 3-4 current stallions includ- ing 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb! I actually bet on him and won that year! In addition, you don’t want to miss a visit to the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (https://www.secretariatcenter.org), an amazing facility dedicated to reschooling and matching former racehorses to new homes in suitable second careers. Founded in 2004, the MMSC uses its illustrious location to herald the athleticism of this beautiful breed by teaching new skill sets to horses of all levels of ability using the Horse Centered Reschooling ProgramSM


. In


this program, developed by MMSC Director Susanna Thomas, retired racehorses emerge to become ambassadors for racehorses in new careers.


Louisville is without a doubt an entire- ly different type of Southern. From bound- ary pushing twists on Southern cuisine that have made it one of the “10 Best New Food Cities” in America to the one and only Urban Bourbon Experience™, featuring the world’s only, city-wide trail filled with award-winning micro-distilleries, exhibits and craft cocktail destinations, it’s a desti- nation not to be missed.


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