Bourbon Whiskey Trail

Q: I have heard of a Bourbon Whiskey Trail in the United States. Are there organised tours and where is the best place to stay? Any information about the trail would be appreciated. - Dave McLeod

A: The Bourbon Whiskey Trail is more of a collection of well-worn paths than a trail, all within striking distance of Kentucky's most famous town, Louisville. There are tours running to some of the eight distilleries that form the "trail", including two of the most famous; Buffalo Trace, the oldest distillery in the USA, and Jim Beam, the biggest-selling bourbon in the world. The other distilleries are Four Roses, Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, Tom Moore, Wild Turkey, and Woodford Reserve. The best time to visit is during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival during September each year. For further information, visit the www.kentuckybourbontrail.com website.