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The Best Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast for Cozy Winter Getaways

If you’re looking for the most luxurious lodging in Bardstown, our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast is perfect for enjoying the local distilleries and attractions while keeping relaxation at the forefront of your vacation. The Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast offers ten elegant guestrooms in two pre-Civil War plantation homes, each appointed with antique furnishings. …

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Whether you’re planning for yourself and your partner or thinking ahead to the holidays, giving the gift of a getaway to our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast is an unforgettable gesture. We offer gift certificates for any dollar amount and can send them directly by email. Your friends and family can decide when they can fit a getaway into their schedules and will be grateful for a gift that’s made of memories. We have an on-site spa room for massage by the warmth of the fire, a lovely lobby bar for scratch-made cocktails, and elegant shared spaces for sipping in style.

Upon arrival, guests are always mesmerized by the historic southern charm of our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast and are welcomed with open arms by our professional staff and innkeepers. The stately brick manor and surrounding land, built in the early 1800s, have a rich past. It offers an entirely unique lodging accommodation, more memorable than a cookie-cutter hotel stay, the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special celebrations, and so much more. Start planning your next trip to Bardstown, and book your room today!

Winter Getaway to our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast

Over the years, there have been several renovations to the manor, but all have kept the original historical charm, making our Inn a welcoming and warm place to stay with your special someone or a group of friends. Our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast is a fantastic location for exploring the shopping and restaurants of the Bardstown area, the local bourbon producers, and historical landmarks.

Here are eight reasons to stay at our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast:

Elegant lodging: Staying in one of our guest suites will give you the same feeling as a loving, warm hug. Traveling can take it out of you, and there’s a palpable sense of relief when you can finally set down your bags, take in the beautiful surroundings, and realize that you’re finally on vacation at our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast. Our rooms have modern amenities, fireplaces, luxurious beds with designer linens, and stunning garden views.
En suite baths with luxurious amenities: Each room also offers a private bathroom—many with jetted tubs and walk-in showers—all with fluffy Turkish towels and comfortable terry cloth robes.
Beautiful Shared Spaces: Our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast has a warm and friendly atmosphere, where guests can enjoy toasting with bourbon cocktails or relaxing in the Player Piano Parlor with a hot cup of coffee. We want our guests to feel at home and use our space as if it were their own. You can explore our garden grounds, bundle up for a winter walk, and explore the best of Bardstown nearby.
On-site massage: Located in the Main House, our talented and welcoming massage therapists offer Swedish, sports, and trigger point therapy treatments. If you’re on a romantic getaway, make sure to book your couple’s massage in advance,e the perfect addition to any trip—also an excellent gift idea to add to your lodging.
Gourmet country breakfasts: Our Southern-style breakfast is a delight in the morning, featuring locally Kentucky-grown ingredients in our acclaimed recipes. Our signature egg dishes, cheesy hashbrowns, and bourbon-infused breakfast sweets are sure to impress. Our formal dining room is the perfect setting to start your day right with candlelight and fresh flowers.
Ideal location: As a guest at our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast, you’ll be within a short driving distance of the downtown area, where you’ll find many of the best Bardstown distilleries, charming boutiques, and some of our favorite Bardstown restaurants. You’ll be just a short walk from My Kentucky Dinner Train depot for a scenic ride and gourmet meal–truly one of the most romantic outings!
Local Bardstown restaurants: While we’ll take care of your morning meal, you’ll find spectacular Bardstown restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. There’s a melting pot of culinary talent in our area. Whether you’re searching for a casual cafe or fine dining experience, you’ll find a fantastic selection. A few not to miss are Toogie’s Tavern, the Rickhouse Restaurant, and the historic Old Talbott Tavern.
Bourbon tastings and tours: We offer a long list of unique add-ons at our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast. The most popular addition to any vacation is the Bourbon Tour and Tasting Package, which includes a customized self-driving itinerary, tickets for tastings, the Oscar Getz Bourbon History Museum, a collection of bourbon keepsakes and treats, and more.

Give the Gift of a Getaway to Bardstown

If we had to pick just one reason why our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast holds the top spot on TripAdvisor in the Best Bed and Breakfast category, it would be the exceptional level of warm and attentive service we provide to every guest who stays with us. In today’s world, kindness goes a long way, and we aim to ensure that every guest feels comfortable and relaxed during their stay with us. This is also an excellent reason for gift-giving! When you choose to gift a getaway to your loved ones, you can rest knowing that they’ll have the same level of service that you experienced during your time here.

One of the best ways to make your time memorable here is by adding on one of our enhancement packages. Here’s a lovely review from a recent couple who celebrated their anniversary at our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast:

“The Bourbon Manor is beautiful! We purchased a package that included two rocks glasses, two drinks from the bar, two distillery tours, dinner reservations with a $50 gift card, and chocolates. It was amazing for Todd to make the tour and dinner reservations for us. The bartender, Jojuan, creates signature drinks that are amazing. He is very friendly, and we enjoyed our after-dinner drinks and chats with him. Tyler makes a wonderful breakfast each morning! Our room was cozy and relaxing and so beautiful!”

We hope you’ll come back to see us soon and consider giving your friends and family a wonderful gift of a getaway by purchasing a gift certificate to our Bourbon Trail Bed and Breakfast. Book your room today!

Enjoy the Holidays at our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast

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Bardstown Bed and Breakfast

The holidays are almost upon us! This means it’s time for a quick getaway before the madness sets in. Thankfully, our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast is one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to unwind. You’ll spend mornings with freshly brewed coffee and a gourmet breakfast spread, days can be split up between tastings and tours at the local Bardstown distilleries or spa treatments and massages, and the evenings you’ll be wining and dining at some of the best restaurants in Kentucky.

At our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast, bourbon is celebrated; we’re called the Bourbon Manor, after all! Each of our ten elegant guest rooms and suites is spirit-themed, named after our favorite cocktails. Not only will you love our afternoon happy hour, but you’ll be in the best location for exploring the nearby bourbon distillery tours, the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History, and beautiful bars with innovative cocktail menus. Join us in Bardstown to celebrate the spirit that put us on the map and get into the holiday spirit with us. Book your pre-holiday getaway at our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast today!

Bardstown Bed and Breakfast

Best Things to do Near our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast

Bardstown is decked out during the holidays with festive decorations and high spirits all around! There are plenty of fun events and activities best enjoyed under the twinkling lights and will a bourbon-based beverage in hand. Here are the best things to do this holiday season near our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast :

Bardstown’s downtown area is just a few minutes from the Bourbon Manor. You’ll find plenty of local shops and boutiques offering unique gifts for those on your shopping list. Better yet, when in doubt, buy a classic and tasty bottle of bourbon for those who appreciate the finer things in life. You may even run into Santa!
Our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast is the ideal home base for exploring the nearby bourbon distillery tours and tastings. We even offer great packages to add to your lodging, including a chauffeured and guided tour to a handful of our favorite distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
For those who enjoy history, there’s plenty of that in our small town, founded in 1780. History buffs will love touring the Oscar Getzs Museum of Whiskey History, the historic downtown walking tour, and many old mansions and houses to explore the olden days of the South.
Vacation is meant to be decadent! And dining out at the best Bardstown restaurants fits that bill. You’ll find everything from innovative American cuisine to classic steak houses, Southern soul food, and international delights. For a romantic evening out, be sure to check out The Rickhouse in a historic building in downtown Bardstown.
The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a beautiful place to visit year-round. If you happen to be in Bardstown during December, the holiday open house is a must. You’ll find all the last-minute gifts you need to finish up your shopping list!

Bardstown Bed and Breakfast

The Most Romantic Place to Stay in Kentucky

The Sweet Old Fashioned is a bourbon cocktail created in the late 1800s and is a favorite. This classic drink is made by dissolving sugar in bitters and then adding bourbon and a twist of lemon—served over ice. This perfect combination is also found in the Sweet Old Fashioned Suite, pictured above. As one of our most spacious guestrooms, it’s both elegant and luxurious and the best place to relax at our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast after exploring our charming small town.

Sit back with your feet up in our antique and comfortable furnishings. You’ll quickly fall asleep between 600-thread-count linens in a canopy bed genuinely fit for a king. As a flame flickers in the year-round electric fireplace, you’ll unwind and feel the stress of everyday melt away. Awaken to beautiful morning views of our expansive lawn with ancient magnolia trees and beautiful flower gardens—or perhaps a blanket of white, crisp snow!

An award-winning full country breakfast will await you in our dining room between 8 am and 10 am and will prepare you for a lovely day shopping and sipping your way through Bardstown. Book your next holiday getaway today!

Jim Beam Cream Liqueur Arrives In Time For Holidays

Jim Beam Bourbon Cream – a bourbon-based cream liqueur – has arrived in time for the holidays. Jim Beam Bourbon Cream combines cream liqueur with Beam’s flagship Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, is bottled at 15% alcohol by volume [30 proof] and is recommended as a lively addition to coffee or hot chocolate. Jim Beam Bourbon […]

Jim Beam Bourbon Cream – a bourbon-based cream liqueur – has arrived in time for the holidays.

Jim Beam Bourbon Cream combines cream liqueur with Beam’s flagship Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey, is bottled at 15% alcohol by volume [30 proof] and is recommended as a lively addition to coffee or hot chocolate.

Jim Beam Bourbon Cream is being made available in the USA $20 per 750ml bottle.

To coincide with the release, Jim Beam has launched a holiday campaign featuring Canadian actress Emily Hampshire aka Stevie Budd in “Schitt’s Creek” – creating social content around the theme ‘Get to the Good Stuff’, with Get to the Good Stuff kits [$20] containing items such as ‘the quickest wrapping paper’, ‘the shortest holiday story’, ‘the fastest board game’ and ‘the easiest, quickest recipes’.

BOTB’s Favorite Things

Just like Oprah, we have things that we like. Seeing as the holiday season is coming up quickly, we thought it would be a good idea to post some things we’ve enjoyed this year that would please any Bourbon Evangelist or newcomer alike. We tried to keep the list to readily available items and give a nice range of prices so you can satisfy anyone from your mandatory Secret Santa at work to your best drinking buddy. If you’ve got things that made you happy this year relating to America’s Spirit, let us know in the comments!

Bourbon – Because honestly, who wouldn’t love to see a bottle under the tree?

Old Grand Dad 114 Proof (around $22) – Not for the faint of heart, or those who are staunchly opposed to anything and everything Beam, this high rye bargain packs a punch of rye spice and salted caramel sweetness that can be calmed with some water and/or ice. Excellent in cocktails and neat alike.

1792 Ridgemont Reserve ($25-30) – An easy drinking bourbon from Bardstown, this one will please most palates. Around 8 years old, having recently dropped an age statement, this has been an excellent ‘house’ bourbon for us for quite some time.

Four Roses Single Barrel ($30-35, until the price increase hits) – Oh Four Roses, we always forget about you. Jim Rutledge has been producing a fine, honest product for quite some time now (we’re going to ignore Yellow Label). One of the most consistent single barrels on the market, made from a high rye recipe, we think you should remind yourself of this gem hiding in plain sight.

Knob Creek Single Barrel ($35-40) – This has been one of our surprise favorites from this year. Neither of us having been Beam fans, the single barrel, 120 proof iteration of Knob Creek snuck up on us. A nose and taste much deeper than it’s regular sibling, we think this may just be the best thing Beam puts out. Also it makes a helluva bourbon and Coke, but don’t tell anyone we said that.

Old Scout Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye and Bourbon (Bourbon $45-50, Rye $55-60) – The bourbons made us question why in the world Drew at Willett missed these barrels at MGP, and why he was charging so much for his. The rye changed out entire world view, well, at least our entire view of what a rye could be. Why aren’t you leaving right now to find some?

John J. Bowman Single Barrel ($45-50) – Distilled at Buffalo Trace, then re-distilled and aged in Virginia, this Bowman showcases the difference environment can make in bourbon. Though it still holds a lot in common with the older BT products (Elmer T. Lee, Blanton’s, Rock Hill Farms), something is in the air in Virginia that really brings the profile to life. Another one of our favorite surprises from this year.

Basket of Mini-bottles (varies) – For someone new or just getting into bourbon, mini-bottles are a great way to try lots of different things without the cost of whole bottles. Plus they’re just fun. Mix it up however you like. Here’s one idea: a tour of mash bills.

High Rye – Four Roses Single Barrel (35% rye)

Traditional Recipe – Knob Creek (15% rye)

Low Rye – Buffalo Trace (about 8% rye)

Wheated Bourbon – Maker’s Mark (16% wheat)

Books – Something to read while you sip some bourbon

Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage by Michael Veach ($19.05 on Amazon) – An easy to read, amazingly well researched and entertaining romp through the history of bourbon by one of the fields’ best known figures. A must read. We made him drink an MFC once with us, and it was awesome.

Social History of Bourbon by Gerald Carson ($9.99 on Amazon) – An old book that gives great insight to the history of bourbon from the social perspective. Well worth a read despite it’s age.

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent ($11.14 on Amazon) – One of our main resources for the Prohibition casts, this book has enough quotes, primary sources, and anecdotes to satisfy even the most meticulous student of history. A great overview of one of the most bizarre parts of American politics.

Whiskey Women by Fred Minnick ($14.99 on Amazon) – Behind every great man in bourbon was a woman telling him that his idea ridiculous, and here is what will actually work.

Accoutrements

Personalized Glencairn ($14.99) – This is what we use for all of our tastings on the cast. Does it work? Honestly, I’m not sure, but it does certainly make you feel fancy. The only thing better is having one with your name emblazoned on it!

Private Reserve Wine Preserver ($8.99) – A blend of inert gases, this spray designed for wine is what I use to keep my bourbon from oxidizing once it hits the sweet spot. I’ve never had a bottle go ‘off’ while using this. Great for your prized bottles with just enough for a taste left in the bottom.

A Good Cigar (varies) – I recommend getting whatever you like for a friend, always a good talking point. My personal favorite that won’t cost you an arm and a leg is a Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real No. 2.

Hopefully this gives you some good ideas to make someone’s day and spread the good word of bourbon as the Bourbon Evangelist you are! Cheers and Happy Holidays!