J. Mattingly Distillery Tasting: A Highlight

J. Mattingly 1845 offers a custom bourbon blending experience like no other. Imagine stepping into a curated world of premium whiskey. You get to blend your own bottle from multiple “Double Staved” proprietary barrels, handpick your bottle, choose a label, and even personalize it with your own name. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure for bourbon lovers. It's been around since 1845 and is all about making bourbon in the best possible way. It even has a historic still. When you visit, it feels like stepping back in time. Don't forget that Elkhorn Creek RV Park has a standing appointment for the J. Mattingly Distillery tasting every Saturday!

Distilleries Near Elkhorn Creek RV Park

• Buffalo Trace Distillery: This is a historic distillery with a rich legacy, known for producing iconic bourbons like Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Blanton’s. This distillery has been in operation for 200 years, even weathering the change that came with prohibition, being permitted to bottle their whiskey to serve medicinal purposes.
• Castle & Key Distillery: Located in a beautifully restored castle, Castle & Key offers tours and tastings of their craft spirits. Reviving the historic grounds, this distillery also serves as an event location with a picturesque botanical trail and gardens.
• Glenn’s Creek Distillery: A boutique distillery specializing in small-batch bourbons and other spirits. This distillery focuses on the craftsmanship and love that makes their approach so unique. 
• Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.: Known for its unique approach to whiskey production, Whiskey Thief offers a variety of spirits. On the weekends, you can enjoy their patio with food and cocktails along with some classic Southern hospitality.
• Three Boys Farm Distillery: A family-owned distillery that is a farm-to-barrel operation, producing small-batch bourbon and moonshine.
• Woodford Reserve Distillery: Located in nearby Versailles, Woodford Reserve is famous for its premium small-batch bourbon and picturesque grounds. Their tours offer insights into the bourbon-making process. This is also the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.
• Wild Turkey Distillery: Situated in Lawrenceburg, Wild Turkey produces bold bourbons like Wild Turkey 101. Their visitor center provides an informative experience for whiskey enthusiasts.

Elkhorn Creek RV Park has teamed up with LEX Connect for our Signature Bourbon Tour, a multi-sensory journey that captures the rich history and careful crafting of this beloved spirit. From the very beginning, you are embraced by Southern hospitality, setting an inviting tone for the adventure that lies ahead.

Enhance Your Experience with LexConnect. As your exclusive pathway to extraordinary adventures, LexConnect carefully designs every detail to craft an itinerary that aligns with your passions. Brett Butzer, the knowledgeable owner and operator, invites you to partake in a bourbon tasting experience onsite and savor private tours. With insights gained from his family's thoroughbred breeding farm, Brett shares fascinating stories and bourbon expertise, highlighting the essence of Kentucky's signature industries.

By the conclusion of the tour, you'll gain a profound appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of bourbon. This is more than just a tour; it's a deep dive into tradition, flavor, and history.

Tasting the Variety

After your introduction and exploration, you'll proceed to an eagerly awaited tasting session. This experience is a sensory journey, allowing one to sample various bourbons, each with a unique flavor profile. These bourbons are meticulously chosen to represent the wide array of flavors this spirit can offer. With help from your knowledgeable guide, you'll learn to distinguish different notes and undertones in each sip of bourbon. These can vary from pronounced flavors like caramel and vanilla, commonly found in many bourbons, to subtle hints of oak and spice in specific well-aged variants. The tasting session is not just about savoring the bourbons but also about recognizing and valuing the craftsmanship involved in producing each distinctive bottle.

More than Bourbon: The Community

The whole experience is not just about the bourbon, and it extends beyond that. It's about community, bonding, and shared admiration for a tradition that withstood time. You're not merely a passing tourist when you embark on the Bourbon Trail. You're welcomed into a family, The Trail tour is an unforgettable experience. This tour is more than just a simple tasting of fine bourbons. It's an immersive adventure into the heart of America's Kentucky bourbon culture. It's a celebration of the time-honored craft and offers a tribute to the distilleries that have perfected their techniques over generations.

Staying in a Bourbon Lover's Haven

If you're planning to experience the Bourbon Trail, consider setting up camp at Elkhorn Creek RV Park. Our RV park is more than just a convenient place to park your RV; it's a haven for bourbon enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of bourbon country, Elkhorn Creek RV Park offers comfortable amenities, distillery tastings, and our Signature Bourbon tour, along with weekend local musical talent and a food truck. 

Staying at the Elkhorn Creek RV Park brings the Bourbon Trail to your doorstep. You can join us for a tasting of J. Mattingly Distillery, or choose your own tour options and explore the area on your own since we have so many distilleries within a 25-mile radius of the park. We also offer our on select Wednesdays, May through November. After a day of exploration and tasting, you can return to your comfortable RV, relax under the stars, and enjoy the sound of nearby Elkhorn Creek.

Staying at the Elkhorn Creek RV Park means you’re parked right on the bourbon trail. Enjoy access to distilleries and tours in the area, along with our regular weekend showcase of local music and camaraderie at the park.

Come join us at Elkhorn Creek RV Park on the Bourbon Trail and experience the magic of Kentucky bourbon. We promise it'll be an experience you won't soon forget!

References

https://jmattingly1845.com/

https://kybourbontrail.com/

https://www.visittheusa.com/experience/bourbon-trail-kentucky

https://kybourbontrail.com/plan-your-trip/ 

https://www.woodfordreserve.com/

https://www.whiskeythief.com/

https://www.lexconnect.site/