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    The Old Pogue Experience

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    Old Pogue Distillery

    Old Pogue Distillery

    4.8
    (18 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    Tasting time & a tour at Old Pogue Bourbon Distillery. Dan was super friendly in the family…read morehome/museum & tasting room, and Distiller John Pogue led our small group of three through his family's historic craft distilling operation, which overlooks the Ohio River from the bluffs above Maysville, Kentucky. This is the birthplace of bourbon. John Pogue is a trained geologist, who turned his talents and knowledge toward the family business of distilling. The beautiful focus of the property is the 1845 home of John's ancestors, which is on the US Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places. Old Pogue "Masters Select" has appeared on the Wine Enthusiast "Top 50 Spirits" list. One of the "secrets" of Kentucky Bourbon, John explained, is the unique limestone aquifer of the region. It contains no iron, through which the water filters. Be sure to book your tour in advance online. The product of this small batch craft distillery is to my understanding only available on-site. Another tip is to pick up a copy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide Book. It is available online or in person. Tons of interesting information about distilleries in Kentucky, if you plan on visiting others as well. Visits, and completing the entire trail, unlock special rewards!

    Very nice old distillery. Friendly service, off the beaten path. Interesting products.read more

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    Masters Select Bourbon has appeared on the Wine Spectator Top 50 Spirits list.
    Masters Select Bourbon has appeared on the Wine Spectator Top 50 Spirits list.
    Small Batch Rye Whiskey.
    Small Batch Rye Whiskey.
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    Pensive Distilling

    Pensive Distilling

    4.3
    (224 reviews)
    49.5 mi
    $$

    You know it's good when you put the yelp review in while you're eating. Delicious! The Apollo 11…read moreblackberry smash was delish. The burgers and fries were great (we got the war emblem & strike the gold). 5/5

    Been eyeing Pensive for a couple years and finally made it out this week with my Wife. We're eager…read moreto find a top-tier burger place in the area, though unfortunately this fell a little short of our expectations. Decided to split the Silver Charm for an appetizer, and it came about ten minutes later. The onion rings were decent, good flavor and somewhat crispy. The accompanying sauces of barbecue and ranch were both good as well, though both were missing something to elevate them a bit more I think. The flavor was good, but quite a small portion for $10. My wife ordered the Strike the Gold Burger and I went for the Northern Dancer Crispy Chicken. The sandwiches came out about ten minutes after we finished the Silver Charm, which was perfect timing. She liked her burger pretty well, and I took a bite too. The "caramelized onions" were definitely more sauteed, with still a bit of crunch, and otherwise I could really only taste the barbecue sauce, which was tasty, but I would have liked some more varied flavors. My chicken sandwich was... a bit disappointing. Rather than a chicken piece that appropriately fit the bun, it was more of a chicken strip, with bites that would only yield bun. In addition, because the chicken piece was so small, it was also extremely dry, which is a bummer because I actually thought the breading was very tasty. The chipotle aioli was decent, but didn't pack as much spice or flavor as I was hoping. And with only two toppings and a sauce on the whole sandwich, I was disappointed that the tomato was rather mushy and didn't seem fresh. I will say the fries that came with our sandwiches were crisp and well seasoned, and somewhat unfortunately the best part of my meal. Based on our experience, I didn't hate our dinner here and if someone invited me to meet them here, I wouldn't say no, but I'm also not going out of my way to revisit.

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    The speakeasy
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    Bourbon BBQ Burger Pc: Mary Rose Photography
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