Uncorking the Magic of Horse Country
Every whiskey region is decorated with distinct, signature characteristics. Even outside a whiskey’s terroir — the complex interaction of climate, soil, geology and their impact on the spirit’s flavor profile — there’s often a cultural element unique to the area influencing a whiskey’s identity. Kentuckians, especially locals of the state’s inner Bluegrass region, acknowledge two integral facets of their state’s heritage: bourbon and thoroughbred horses. Kentucky’s alluring, rich history in hors...