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DANVILLE, KY Come enjoy a historically distilled experience

Danville’s “Historically Bold” slogan represents many things including its distinction as Kentucky’s founding city, highlighted downtown at Constitution Square where you can walk in the founders’ footsteps. Add in the Perryville Battlefield, outdoor dinner theatre at Pioneer Playhouse, the Great American Dollhouse Museum and the historic preservation that is part of the bourbon produced at Wilderness Trail Distillery and you’ll see why there is lots of great history here for you to experience.

DISTILLERIES Wilderness Trail

The co-owners blend tradition with science to handcraft their bourbon and rye whiskey with a sweet mash process. Founded in 2012, Wilderness Trail now is the 14th largest bourbon distillery in the country. Tours and tastings are offered Tuesday-Saturday. 4095 Lebanon Road, Danville, KY 40422 (859) 402-8707 | wildernesstraildistillery.com

Blue Rook Distillery

Two families: one from Kentucky, one from Brazil, came together to combine two long-revered distilling cultures. The result? An awardPER winning line of 100% Brazilian sugarcane spirits that is a cross-cultural phenomenon you’ll have to taste to believe. Enjoy them at The RYVILLE BATTLEFIEL D Still at Blue Rook Distillery. 522 Techwood Dr., Danville, KY 40422 (859) 209-2136 | thestillky.com

CRAFT BEER

Gypsy Run Brewery

Complement your bourbon experience with a pint of Jurassic Amber, Black Phillip Stout or one of the ever-changing selections of craft beers at downtown’s Gypsy Run Brewery. Along with live music and open mic nights, they also have trivia nights with food trucks and other special events. 131 N. 4th St., Danville, KY, 40422 (606) 305-2576 | gypsyrunbrewery.com

EAT, DRINKS, SHOPPING

Danville has a number of great local restaurants/bars that can create a delicious cocktail using Wilderness Trail or your other favorite bourbon. From there, browse the numerous local boutiques offering everything from gourmet teas and vintage items to stylish clothing and regional art. Complete local restaurant and shopping options can be found at danvillekentucky.com.

ATTRACTIONS

When you aren’t touring a rick house or sampling a wheated whiskey, you can find numerous other fun activities at places like: Pioneer Playhouse, Great American Dollhouse Museum, Constitution Square, Ephraim McDowell House Museum and Apothecary, Art Center of the Bluegrass, Norton Center for the Arts and more. Learn about these and other attractions at danvillekentucky.com.

STAY

Danville/Boyle County has a diverse variety of lodging options, including six franchise hotels, traditional bed and breakfasts, as well as a number of online rentals. Find out more at danvillekentucky.com.

DISTILLERY PROFILES

BOURBON DISTILLERIES ACROSS THE BLUEGRASS STATE

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