Day One is a wrap

Day one of our trip is quickly coming to an end.  We were up quite early today as the excitement of the trip dictated, and alas, that means we need to get to sleep soon.

While the first five+ hours were all driving, we found West Virginia to be picturesque, albeit overcast.  We pretty much just blew threw the state (no love loss overall given the VT-'Neer rivalry).  It was kind of weird that the minute we moved into Kentucky, the skies were blue and sun was shining.  I don't think it was my imagination, as Susan and I both noticed the change.

We went right to our first stop - the distillery of Woodford Reserve.  We took the tour, which was informative, but a bit long...more than an hour seeing the process.  It ended with a tasting.  Nice.  They are a small batch producer and only have two bourbons - the tasty and traditional Distiller's Select and the newer Double Oaked.  I think we both preferred the original, which also is considerably less expensive.  Very rarely do we find ourselves liking a less expensive product, but here's at least one time it happened.

After a couple shots of bourbon, we headed to lunch at Wallace Station and I grabbed a "world famous Guy Fieri approved burger".  This burger had ham and bacon.  Yes, ham AND bacon.  A pretty big slice of ham too.  It was tasty.  Susan got the Santa Anita, which was a club sandwich.  Both were more than adequate. They did give us a bit too many chips, which is saying something because I like me some potato chips.

To wrap up the day, prior to heading to our hotel, we headed over to Buffalo Trace.  Tours already ended for the day, but we were able do to a tasting and check out both their gift shop and the grounds.  Grabbed a bottle of  Bourbon Cream, which is not completely unlike the ever-tasty Bailey's.  Tasted a Vodka, their namesake bourbon, some Eagle Rare bourbon, and got some moonshine (it wasn't really that, but just tasted like it).  The grounds were pretty nice there too.  Much larger than Woodford Reserve place overall, and while the tasting room itself wasn't as nice, the overall grounds were pretty sweet.  Walked around a bit and even got to play on the teeter-totter (see video).

A fun first day.  If all days are equally enjoyable, this will be a great trip. I might think of some more notes in the morning, but for now, signing off.