A trip to Kentucky would just not be complete without a detour through Bardstown. And, so we detoured on our journey through Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, before we headed down the road to Loretto. We even drove by Federal Hill, a possible inspiration for the song, "My Old Kentucky Home." My girls begged to stop in Bardstown, noting the historic town square, but Dennis and I were on a mission. We wanted to go to Makers Mark.
Loretto, Kentucky is a tiny town, barely more than a cluster of homes a few businesses. But, it is a world renown spot in bourbon circles. Early settlers to the area included Catholic Nuns. However, today, the most famous place near Loretto is the Makers Mark Distillery. This distillery is on the Register of National Historic Places. The distillery was previously owned by the Burks family. It was later purchased by the Samuels family, creators of Makers Mark Bourbon.
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