The customer service was great. Meeting J. Mattingly was incredible. Best bourbon trail experience…read moreto blend our own bottle with a master blender.

J Mattingly 1845 Distillery is a smaller, intimate, and truly unique experience that is one of a…read morekind. You will enjoy a bourbon blending experience with a master bourbon blender and can customize your own bottle, right down to the color of the wax. Seen was our master bourbon blender and she was so knowledgeable and made this whole experience memorable and unforgettable. We did a tour around where she explained everything. We felt like you were family and we loved how personalized our experience was. It was different than some of the bigger distilleries that felt less personal and more corporate, which made this experience even more special. Our tasting was amazing and we learned a lot about the aging of bourbon and the stave aging that they do at J Mattingly Distillery. Highly recommend checking out this distillery and bringing home some of your favorites home with you!

After seeing the frilly, popular and cute distilleries to hear all their blah, blah, blah about…read morewhat makes them so special, a visit to Glenn's Creek Distilling is exactly what my group needed the other day. Old Cranky Dave and his motto: "Bourbon Without the BS" is quite refreshing when compared to the same old talk about limestone filtered water jabber as though the founder of a brand is still stirring mash along the creek. Pretty - not a bit, but this is the reality of an actual distillery. Will Glenn's Creek Distilling try to convince you they're the "first of" anything - no sir. What this site is, is the real deal, on a small scale, and a bit rough around the edges. It's not everyone's cup of tea, and there are many sites visitors can see pretty grounds hosted by some young folks who know nothing more than a company line. While they do walk-in tastings here, BE SURE TO BOOK A TASTING EXPERIENCE at 10, Noon, 2 or 4, or plan a private experience if you have more than a half-dozen in your party. I love it, and I'll return as soon as I possibly can BOB

We have been to many distilleries over the last few years and Glenns Creek Distilling is far and…read moreaway the best visit. David Meier is the owner and he will go down as one of the most-engaging and entertaining people you will meet. David is the reason we will continue to return to GCD every single time. The products offered by Glenns Creek Distilling are perfectly made with the highest of standards (David's Way). The location has an interesting history and worth every minute. When you see all the major players in the bourbon game, visit the blue-collar Glenns Creek to experience a 'puffery-free' environment and a real lesson on bourbon production. Prepare for a masterclass in bourbon.

This was a very unique tour experience. And in a good way! I have been on a bunch of bourbon tours…read moreat distilleries. This was by far one of the most memorable. From getting to taste the mash, to the whiskey, right off the steel, and then the thumb right out of the barrel to try and barrel proof. It was an amazing tour. Our guide was very engaging and had lots of great stories. I would highly recommend this to her if you're in the Lexington area

I love that they are a dog friendly distillery! Dogs are allowed in their front indoor tasting area…read moreand the outside area. Everyone who worked there was so friendly and so sweet to our pups. They gave our dogs a shot glass full of treats which I thought was adorable. Their bourbons are smooth and have that perfect honey/caramel taste. They also do pre-prohibition styled old fashioned cocktails and mine was phenomenal.

Nestled away in the heart of Bluegrass horse country, this is a classic gem. Defined by elegant and…read morestylish classicalism, yet not overbearing, This place has an air of sophistication without pretension. The grounds are beautiful and expansive, stretched out under a big beautiful sky. Parking is ample. I attended with my wife and my son and his wife. We came to see a friend perform live jazz. We did a wine tasting. I was disappointed that the tasting only consisted of three offerings. It seemed a little shy for the price point. After the tasting, we settled on Afterglow, a very sweet wine. The four of us enjoyed our purchase while we sat at a picnic table in the courtyard and enjoyed the jazz. The wine prices themselves were very reasonable and the selection was robust. This proved to be a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. We will be back. This place gets five stars from me. (Still wish a tasting was four or five offerings instead of three.)

Had the pleasure of stopping by Talon Winery today during our trip through Kentucky and thought I'd…read moregive a quick recap for my fellow yelpers. The grounds are undeniably beautiful. The scenery, atmosphere, and overall property create a relaxing environment that feels very "Kentucky wine country." The staff was also incredibly friendly, welcoming, and wonderful with families and kids. The gift shop and tasting space itself functionally was not laid out in a way that made the experience especially easy or comfortable to enjoy. For those of you interested in tastings, there is nowhere comfortable to sit during the tasting process, unless you want to trade into plastic cups and head outside. This unintentionally created a rushed feeling, even though the staff themselves never pressured us. As for the wines, I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon, Equestrian Series, and Crimson Cabernet. I personally tend to lean towards drier, more robust wines, these felt fairly lackluster overall and lacked the depth and balance I personally look for in a wine that can either stand confidently on its own or pair beautifully with food. A few of the sweeter wines others in my group sampled came across far more grape-forward than expected and reminded me more of juice than a refined wine experience. (My overall impression was they paired more with $10 bottles than the prices that were asked) While the staff was clearly well-intentioned and friendly, the overall tasting experience lacked some of the seriousness, polish, and professionalism that you would expect from a true leader in the wine space. We had to request that glasses be emptied and cleaned between tastings, water was never offered between pours, and some of the finer details that elevate a winery experience simply felt overlooked. That said, this place has a lot of potential. Between the scenery, atmosphere, and welcoming team, I could absolutely see why Talon Winery would become a favorite spot for locals or visitors looking for a casual afternoon outing. However, for those looking for a polished, elevated "Napa-style" wine experience, this may not quite be the home run I had hoped it would be.

We were highly impressed with the wines and selection. The service was excellent and very…read moreknowledgeable.

Wildside offers markets, events, music and so much now. It has quickly turned into a favorite of…read moremine. They have patio seating, indoor seating and covered outdoor seating. They offer flights, glasses, and bottles. The service is always top notch and friendly. On Sundays, they offer Sangria Sunday and music in the afternoon. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.

Had an absolutely great time at Blue Stallion Brewing Co. This place is a whole vibe…read more First of all, the beer menu? Impressive. There's something for everyone, whether you're a "let me analyze the hops" person or a "just give me something cold and delicious" person. Everything we tried was solid, and it's clear they know what they're doing. The venue itself is super cool. Family friendly, relaxed, not pretentious, and somehow feels both lively and laid-back at the same time. The kind of place where you can hang out for one drink and accidentally stay for three. Service was great: friendly, fast, and helpful without hovering. Exactly what you want when you're trying to responsibly sample your way through a tap list. Parking is excellent. Stress-free. No parallel parking gymnastics. No circling the block questioning your life choices. Just... parking. Beautiful. They also had a pop-up event featuring local artists, which was awesome. Apparently they host things like that pretty regularly, and I love that they're supporting local small businesses. Nothing pairs better with a craft beer than community spirit. They offer pizza, which we didn't try this time, but it looked and smelled incredible. Great beer, cool atmosphere, excellent service, strong community vibes, and parking that doesn't make you cry. 10/10, will absolutely be back.

Beer way exceptionally good. German brewing style made the difference. Be sure to try a…read moreHefeweizen wheat beer for sure!

Food: great Service: great…read moreAmbiance: until they decide to put some AC in that place I'm out till winter. Sitting inside was probably 80 degrees problem is that the management there know this. Sitting comfortably in their office. You look at the staff, everyone is glowing in sweat. Unhygienic! I love the people and this place but I'm not sweating inside to have a beer! DO SOMETHING! Ridiculous!

We came in to celebrate my sister's birthday since she wanted a spot to eat and play trivia. The…read moreservice was good throughout our couple of hours there, even with our table needing attention multiple times as everyone ordered at different times. We tried the spicy cheese curds, which I really enjoyed--though I didn't realize how spicy they were until the heat hit afterward! The pulled pork was tender and full of flavor. My favorite beer of the night was the Double Barrel. Overall, it's a great place to stop in for a cold drink and a bite to eat.

Last year I purchased a bottle of Old Bardstown bourbon for my dad, based on a recommendation from…read morethe woman that worked there. He really enjoyed it (he knows a thing or two about bourbon and Manhattans since he's been drinking them for a better part of 50+ years), so I decided to surprise him with another bottle of this particular bourbon, since you can't purchase it out of the state of KY. The price seemed high to me (as it did last year based on the amount you get in the bottle), but my dad does so much for me and my family, that a $35 bottle of bourbon seems nominal. I will say, I'm sure they sell this at area liquor stores, but due to not having a rental car and having such a short trip, I didn't really have time to bargain shop.

What a lovely spot in Lexington! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful - I described…read moreto them the kind of wine I tend to like, and they recommended me something that I absolutely loved! They have a massive, diverse selection of wines and bourbons. The store itself is so cute and cozy. It's a wonderful place to sit down with some friends and thoroughly enjoy both your drink and company!