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    Blue Rook Distillery

    4.1 (55 reviews)
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    Hunter S.

    A sleek, classy hangout in Danville, KY. The drinks and the ambiance are the main draw here. They make their own spirits on site, and the main spirit is caipirinha, which originates in Brazil, and is a natural sugar drink. The drinks are clean, crisp, and tasty. The appetizers are the main attraction here. The prosciutto and potato flat bread, smoked salmon toast, and Buffalo cauliflower were excellent. The deviled eggs were pretty bland. Most of our party got the Still burger, which is their big draw. We all ordered our burger medium and they came out well done. The flavors were ok. Fries were crisp and aioli sauce was cool and made for a great contrast. My husband had the arugula salad, which he found crisp and light and tart. Servers were overworked, but very kind, hospitable, and as efficient as they could be. We made reservations online through OpenTable and it would let us make a reservation for four, but not five. But when we arrived, many tables were empty and stayed empty the whole time. So that was frustrating. There is live entertainment on many nights. I would return here, especially for entertainment and drinks.

    Aperol Spritz?! Really? Bartender needs to take a class or five on making cocktails. Not a good start.
    Lori P.

    Look at the picture of the "Aperol Spritz". The bartender should be retrained immediately. How this is even allowed to be served to a customer is beyond me. At least try. The burger was luke warm. I ordered it medium and received very well done. The 2 stars is for the great server who did her best with what she was given. The low quality of the products received was highly disappointing and should be embarrassing to this "restaurant".

    I Want S'more
    Katie E.

    We had no idea this place existed until an add popped up on Facebook. We had been driving by for years looking at this vodka distillery on a hill and realized a restaurant was hidden behind it. I was today years old when I learned what cachaca was. It is a Brazilian spirit made from distilled sugarcane juice. The food is phenomenal; the atmosphere is relaxing.

    Tuna taco

    This is a very unique and upscale restaurant. There is a lot of truly unique dishes and drinks. The food was amazing, tuna tacos, chicken breast, and ruban burger were impressive and uniquely tasteful. Service was top notch and goes along with everything else. This place is well worth coming to and I would recommend it.

    Drink menu
    Cavin C.

    Great food, drinks and bartender! I had the yummy pork chop. Other customers confirmed all menu items were delicious.

    Steak entree with chimichutti on the side.
    Holly W.

    This was a really good dinner. We went into it with reservations on how good it would be. We've been disappointed far too many times when we have heard of a good restaurant. This one came with good recommendations. We ordered for appetizer toasted salmon. It was good but I prefer my toast not burnt. For out entree we ordered the steak and the pork chop. We both opted for the sauce on the side and I'm so glad we did. The entrees needed no sauce. We also got the Mac and cheese which was amazing. I highly recommend this tea. They grow their own veggies and the bartender does a spectacular job of getting exactly what you like.

    Delicious!
    Dani C.

    Happened upon this place thru the OpenTable app and decided to try it for a date night. Loved the decor and ambiance. Our server was really knowledgeable about the drinks and the menu. Food was delicious Highly recommend the passion fruit cachacas We will definitely be back Also around 8pm they had some live music which was very entertaining

    Lavender gin martini
    Tiffany A.

    Very relaxing atmosphere the night I went. Unique and tasty choices with a very knowledgeable and engaging bartender.

    Don L.

    Restaurant wasn't busy. Service was average, we probably would have ordered appetizers had the server just described what they had. Otherwise their twist on the lemon drop was tasty and the Argentinean Shrimp salad with wild Argentinean shrimp, palm hearts, tomatoes & mango on bed of greens w/ Miso Vinaigrette was unique, the shrimp was over cooked but that is easy to do. Overall the experience was good just not great, when I'm back in the area I may stop back by, there are a few other menu items that I would like like to try.

    Jewell S.

    Great atmosphere and service. Quality in everything they do. What a breath of fresh air. This place would hold its own in Nashville. Food and drinks are top notch. A great Bloody Mary, Irish coffee and dirty martini. Ask for Matthew to make the best ever martini!

    Salmon BLT
    Kintrey G.

    This was the first time I've had a salmon BLT and it was amazing. The Chef did an arugula pesto that was light and perfect for the salmon. My Dad had the Still Burger and he says it's just delicious and almost better than his lol. The hostess/server was wonderful, very friendly and pleasant to talk to.

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    Much ado about nothing! Limited menu, prices kind of high! This place to be considered Brazilian, but there no Brazilian food what so ever!

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    Maker's Mark Distillery

    Maker's Mark Distillery

    4.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    30.3 mi
    $$

    The grounds are amazing. We did the Whisky Walking Tour. The Gold rush drink was amazing.. Even…read morethough it rained all of our tour, We made the best of it. Logan our guide was great and so knowledgeable. The gift shop is expensive, But dipping your own bottle is so worth it.

    We sure did enjoy our time here! Makers Mark exceeded my expectations! The grounds are super…read morebeautiful the staff was amazing, and super good whisky! Our tour guide Cheyenne by far made our experience steller! We really learned a lot from her and we felt a deeper connection with the distillery during and after leaving the tour. The gift shop staff was really friendly Josh was really nice and helped me dip my own bottle. A shout out to him as well. I thought the prices were more than fair.. We are at Star Hill Provisions. The food, cocktails and service were amazing as well! I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries and my wife had the wedge salad. Also what I got out out of the tour is that they take good care of their employees and land which is important to me. This is a company that has good values which I'll remember in the future. Definitely recommend coming here! PS: as you get closer to the distillery follow the signs Makers Mark posted to the roadways, not so much the GPS, the GPS will lead you down some tight roads. In fact check the Makers Mark Web page to see if they post better directions than GPS.

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    Private selection room
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    Wild Turkey

    Wild Turkey

    4.5
    (315 reviews)
    29.0 mi
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    I missed my tour because I neglected to account for the time change (from Central to Eastern)…read more Completely my fault, and when I showed up, they were willing to change my appointment! The gift shop was full of good buys, of which I met my maximum.

    For those of you doing the Bourbon Trail, each distillery offers its own mix of pros and cons. This…read morereview is just my personal opinion and should be taken with the appropriate grain of salt. The initial impression as you pull into Wild Turkey is that this is a manufacturing and industrial site first and foremost. While that does take away from the initial "wow factor" as a guest, it is understandable. Once you get past that, you arrive at the visitor center, which has a view that is absolutely incredible and outdoor amenities that would make hanging out there quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the inside experience at the gift shop left much to be desired. We did not do the tour, so this is only based on the visitor center and retail experience. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly face and directed toward the gift shop. The bartender was friendly, but the other three employees had their heads buried in their phones and did not seem concerned with our experience or offering help. While that may not be unexpected in some places, at a location like this, especially after visiting Buffalo Trace earlier in the day, it felt very subpar. The bottle selection on the shelf was fairly standard and did not feel much different from what I could find at a local liquor store. Some prices also seemed higher than local shops. Of the 15+ bottles we purchased today, none were from here. We considered trying a flight or a few samples, but the prices felt more reminiscent of a downtown bar than a distillery tasting experience. While we were not on a budget, the feeling of being overcharged deterred us from moving forward with the samples we had been interested in. I will not say that I would never go back, but I would not put this at the top of our Bourbon Trail list either, unless maybe for the views and a picnic.

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    Hallway to the gift shop
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    Bardstown Bourbon Company

    Bardstown Bourbon Company

    4.8
    (547 reviews)
    35.9 mi
    $$

    Very cool and modern spot on the bourbon trail. Our guide was Michelle and she was super down to…read moreearth and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tastings from the barrel! We also got to look at the special whiskey library which was neat (pun not intended). We stayed for lunch and it was somehow / possibly even better than the whiskey!! Will was our server and he was the man! Soo attentive and friendly (give this man a raise!). We shared some apps - the chicken egg rolls and Brussel sprouts. For my main I got the Chef special which was the gumbo.. so good.

    Interestingly, this tour started on a high note--with the tasting first, which was a great way to…read morekick things off. Greg did an excellent job walking us through how to properly smell and taste the bourbon, which really set the tone for the rest of the experience. The flow of the tour was very well thought out. One standout detail was the use of headsets--something more distilleries should do--because you could actually hear everything clearly no matter where you were standing. Small thing, but it made a big difference. I also really appreciated the mat placed over the grates. As someone who isn't a fan of heights, that thoughtful touch made the experience much more comfortable. A highlight was the stop at the rickhouse, especially the owner's private room with the Versace table--definitely a unique touch. Getting to thief straight from the barrel was a fantastic experience and really capped things off. Overall, very well done and a memorable visit.

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    Curious Clouds: bourbon, pomegranate infused cognac, lemon & whipped orange
    Curious Clouds: bourbon, pomegranate infused cognac, lemon & whipped orange
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    Cherry bourbon slushy
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