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Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Carrie and Kyle travel to Bardstown, Kentucky for the 25th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival and paddling along the Beech Fork River. Featured stories include country ham and bourbon pairing, mint julep history, crazy grains for making bourbon, historic Bardstown walking tour, and visiting the spring source for Barton Distillery. A 2018 production.
Season 1 Episode 5 Length 28:04 Premiere: 05/13/18

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Kentucky Lake/Marshall County KY - A Big Dam Adventure
S1 E16 Length 25:02 Premiere Date 01/30/24

Harrodsburg/Mercer County KY- Celebrating 250 Years of Great
S1 E15 Length 26:47 Premiere Date 03/02/23

Shepherdsville/Bullitt County KY - Wine, Whiskey & Wild Pt.2
S1 E14 Length 27:28 Premiere Date 01/30/23

Shepherdsville/Bullitt County KY - Wine, Whiskey & Wild Pt.1
S1 E13 Length 27:07 Premiere Date 10/01/22

Danville/Boyle County KY- Small Town, Big History
S1 E12 Length 27:15 Premiere Date 03/02/22

Winchester/Clark County KY - Gateway to the Gorge
S1 E11 Length 27:21 Premiere Date 02/01/20

Bourbon County
S1 E10 Length 28:01 Premiere Date 12/13/20

Bowling Green - Creeks, Caves & Corvettes and How to Brew
S1 E9 Length 27:56 Premiere Date 01/26/20

Frankfort, KY: Jet Boats, Bourbon Boats, Colonels & Castles
S1 E8 Length 27:56 Premiere Date 12/10/19

Georgetown, KY: Elkhorn Creek, Bourbon Blending and more
S1 E7 Length 28:10 Premiere Date 12/16/18

Leaping, Loving, Learning, the Salt River & Four Roses
S1 E6 Length 27:31 Premiere Date 10/06/18

Bardstown: The Beech Fork & The Kentucky Bourbon Festival
S1 E5 Length 28:04 Premiere Date 05/13/18

From the Ohio to Your Glass: Water, Beer and Bourbon
S1 E4 Length 27:59 Premiere Date 12/26/17

Waste Not, Want Not: Louisville Creeks, Forks, Beers and His
S1 E3 Length 28:03 Premiere Date 06/15/17

Party Barges, River Races, Country Boys & Very Old Wine
S1 E2 Length 27:56 Premiere Date 06/15/17

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S1 E1 Length 28:44 Premiere Date 05/08/17

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Winchester/Clark County KY - Gateway to the Gorge - S1 E11

What better way to visit Clark County than via a zipline adventure! Kyle and Carrie visit Wildcat Willy's Farm to Table and Distillery, Harkness Edwards Vineyard, paddle the Kentucky River with friends and discover Winchester's delectable and edible treasures. A 2021 Production.

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Danville/Boyle County KY- Small Town, Big History - S1 E12

Boats, Brass, and Brazilian Rum. This episode highlights the historic town of Danville and the Dix River, which forms Herrington Lake, home to Kentucky's first reservoir that powers the surrounding areas through hydroelectricity and ignites the hearts of boaters, kayakers, and jet ski enthusiasts. We visit the Great American Brass Band Festival, Blue Rook Distillery and sample some regional cuisine and a "smoked" Old-Fashioned at Copper and Oak. A 2022 Production.

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Shepherdsville/Bullitt County KY - Wine, Whiskey & Wild (Part One) - S1 E13

Visit the largest outdoor shooting range, followed by a stop at the world-famous Four Roses, where we talk all things bourbon with Master Distiller Brent Elliott. Just south of Louisville, we travel to the Bernheim Arboretum, home of the forest giants and the "natural oasis" that recharges and keeps the Bourbon Trail flowing. At Forest Edge Winery, we learn fun ways to enjoy wine, whether in a can, spicy enough to make you gasp, or made into a soothing slushie. Family-run Brooks Hill Winery provides a little sip of southern charm. A 2022 Production

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Shepherdsville/Bullitt County KY - Wine, Whiskey & Wild (Part Two) - S1 E14

We conclude our Bullitt County trip at the longest g-cart track in the U.S., followed by a visit to the MillaNova and Wight Meyer wineries. Carrie paddles the Salt River with a special guest who shares little known history about the river, which powered several distilleries and quite a bit of salt. The hosts finish up at the famous James B Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, where new restaurant The Kitchen Table serves up some local fare with a splash of bourbon. A 2023 production.

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Harrodsburg/Mercer County KY- Celebrating 250 Years of Greatness - S1 E15

In Mercer County, Kentucky, this historic, history-filled episode kicks-off with a special tour of Old Fort Harrod. We visit Lemons Mill Brewery to sample 24 different brews and a family beer recipe that dates back to prohibition, and a sample (or two) of the unique Bum Ditty Hard "still" Cider bottled at the Vault. We'll explore the many acres of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, take a boat ride on Harrington Lake, jump off Chimney Rock, and visit the charming Beaumont Inn. A 2023 Production.

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Bourbon County - S1 E10

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Bowling Green - Creeks, Caves & Corvettes and How to Brew Your Own Brew - S1 E9

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Frankfort, KY: Jet Boats, Bourbon Boats, Colonels and Castles - S1 E8

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Georgetown, KY: Elkhorn Creek, Bourbon Blending and Local Feeding - S1 E7

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Lawrenceburg: Leaping, Loving, Learning, the Salt River & Four Roses - S1 E6

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