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    Maker's Mark Distillery - Bar in welcome center

    Maker's Mark Distillery

    4.8(1.2k reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    The Tour was amazing! we had the best time exploring the campus and learning so much, I forget our…read moretour guides name but he was great! However, it was the most expensive gift shop of all the distilleries we went to on our trip. Also, I personally did the dipping experience, and the staff was unfriendly and rude, left with a bad taste in my mouth. Worth the trip, but expect expensive gift shop, and don't be surprised if gift shop employees are rude.

    Our Golden Ticket Tour at Maker's Mark was nothing short of exceptional, and a huge part of that…read moreexperience was our incredible tour guide, Laura. Without a doubt, she is the best tour guide we have ever had. From the moment the tour began, Laura's personality lit up the entire experience. She struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, sharing the rich history and craftsmanship behind Maker's Mark while keeping everyone fully engaged. Her sense of humor and perfectly timed jokes made the day not only educational but genuinely fun and memorable. You can tell Laura truly loves what she does, and that passion comes through in every part of the tour. She made us feel welcomed, valued, and like we were part of something special. The Golden Ticket Tour is already a unique experience, but Laura elevated it to a whole different level. If you're planning a visit to Maker's Mark, we can't recommend this tour enough--and if you're lucky enough to have Laura as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day!

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    Maker's Mark Distillery - Private selection room

    Private selection room

    Maker's Mark Distillery - Blue roses

    Blue roses

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    The cave!

    Kentucky Cooperage - Display and visitor center showing how barrels are made

    Kentucky Cooperage

    5.0(15 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Second time at the Kentucky Cooperage for a tour and it was as good as the first…read more The tour first starts at their welcome center. Make sure to take pics of everything there because photos are not allowed on the tours. After a short video, you climb into a bus and are shuttled over to the plant, where the tour officially begins. You first walk into the barrel raising room where the smell of fresh milled wood hits you. It's easy to see from the start that spirits get a ton of flavor from the barrels when you walk in and catch a whiff. After a short demonstration of raising, they walk you to what I consider the highlight of the tour, the char station. 6 barrels are loaded at a time, gas burners are inserted inside the barrel and for an undisclosed number of seconds, fire is applied to the inside. They are still on fire as they move to the next station where they are doused and put out. It's a spectacle I wish could be videoed because it's amazing. From there, a short demonstration on the art of cooperage and then outside for a photo stop. Overall a great tour with tons of knowledge about bourbon and spirits. If you are looking for something outside of distilleries, make a stop here. You won't be disappointed.

    Cool tour! The history and in general one of the most important aspect of making great bourbon,…read morewine, whiskey and tequila so why not learn how they are made. These guys work so hard making or rebuilding them. And now you get a better picture of how much good bourbon costs. Anyway a good tour with knowledgeable guide

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    Kentucky Cooperage - Display in visitor center

    Display in visitor center

    Kentucky Cooperage - Bending and barrel charring

    Bending and barrel charring

    Kentucky Cooperage - Display in visitor center

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    Display in visitor center

    Dingle Electric Bike Experience

    Dingle Electric Bike Experience

    5.0(3 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Renting an electric bike and riding the Slea Head Drive is a once in a life time opportunity! Slea…read moreHead is a 40 plus kilometer ride. Many of us middle aged folks are just not in shape to handle the ride. On an electric bike, the experience is challenging yet achievable. The bike is easy to ride and you choose the level of assistance you want from the tiny battery powered motor. You can ride with no assist or get a significant boost for going up hills. Please know that you must always be pedaling, and you will get a work out, but this is an amazing way for those of us who are not serious cyclists to experience the amazing landscape, and the smells and the sounds, of the Wild Atlantic Way. Cathal, the fellow who has just started this business is a gem. He brings the bikes to you and spends the time to make sure you are knowledgeable and prepared before he sends you out. He is charming and helpful and very willing to accommodate every requests. I truly cannot say how good this experience was; it was certainly a bucket list item completed.

    This was hands down the best way to tour the Dingle Penisula. We are not avid bike riders but are…read morein reasonable shape, and we found the 42-kilometer trip very doable and nice with the electric assist bikes. We ran out of time for the entire 55-K as we enjoyed the many scenic stops and beaches along the way. The owner/operate was informative and accommodating with drop off and pick up of the bikes and with tour routes. He also shared recommendations for evening entertainment that was the perfect ending to a glorious Dingle experience.

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    Dingle Electric Bike Experience
    Dingle Electric Bike Experience

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