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Bourbon Barons: The Early Pioneers
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Join us as we go back to the late 1700s to join the early settlers of Kentucky that were traveling the Wilderness Trail with hopes in their heart and stills on their back. We will follow them on their journey…
Spirits of the Bluegrass
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Kentucky is well known for our bourbon distilleries but lesser known is our burgeoning craft brewery and winery scene. Kentucky is now home to over 50 breweries and 70 wineries. We would like to introduce you to a few of…
Bourbon Barons: The Ripy’s
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This historic tour focuses on the Ripy family of Lawrenceburg, KY. We will take you on a journey beginning with the young Irishmen, James and John Ripy, who left their home in Tyrone, Ireland for the cliffs of the Kentucky…
History Saturday
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The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a rich history that many of us don't even realize happened. Most of our history lessons center around the bigger picture such as world history or US history. We at Stone Fences want to change…
Bourbon Barons: Colonel Taylor
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The focus of this historical tour is the man who modernized the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. Taylor was a man who traveled Europe and brought those distilling techniques back to his distilleries. We will discuss how he…
Kentucky Crafted: Louisville East
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Kentucky's craft bourbon distillery scene has boomed over the last decade. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour currently has 14 members. There are also many other craft distilleries operating or on the way. Join Stone Fences Tours in celebration of…
Bourbon Barons: Whiskey Row
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Come with us as we travel back in time to discuss the early bourbon industry on Louisville’s Whiskey Row. We will see the new bourbon exhibit at the Frazier History Museum. We will then discuss Louisville’s first commercial distiller Evan…
Bluegrass Bucket List
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The Bluegrass State is known for its two historic industries, horses and bourbon. We have been racing horses in Kentucky since the late 1700s and even today the top horses in the industry are bred and raised here. One of…
Bourbon Barons: The Pepper’s
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This tour traces three generations of the Pepper family starting with Captain Elijah Pepper and his first small distillery to Oscar and James Pepper enlarging the business and becoming bourbon aristocrats in the process. Our tour includes visits to sites…
