Bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. It’s a critical step in developing bourbon’s distinct flavor.Freshly distilled bourbon doesn’t look anything like what you use to make an Old Fashioned. When it comes out of the still, it’s crystal clear, and smells and tastes like funky raw grain. Most of a bourbon’s character,Continue reading “Heaven Hill”
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Heaven Hill Distillary
There were big rains during the week we visited the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. Here we just arrived and had to stop and photograph this old truck carrying 6 barrels of wiskey. Once inside, we signed up for a tour and were on our way. Click on the photo fr more information. Clicke here toContinue reading “Heaven Hill Distillary”
Exploring Kentucky’s Bourbon Rickhouses
Here is a rickhouse passage. A rickhouse, also known as a rackhouse or warehouse, is a specially constructed building used to store and age bourbon or other distilled spirits, typically with barrels stacked on wooden structures called “ricks”. Rickhouses are designed to provide a controlled environment for the aging process of whiskey, which is crucialContinue reading “Exploring Kentucky’s Bourbon Rickhouses”
Inside the Rickhouse: Where Kentucky Bourbon Grows in Flavor
Storage in the rickhouse. This is where the barrels are aged for around 10 years. During this time the barrels are regularly inspected so they can be sorted by the way the bourbon is aging. A typical rickhouse, or warehouse for aging whiskey barrels, can hold anywhere from 18,000 to 55,000 barrels in these veryContinue reading “Inside the Rickhouse: Where Kentucky Bourbon Grows in Flavor”
Exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
I am not a Bourbon drinker but had to “do the” Kentucky Burbon Trail recently. I visited three distilleries and stopped by Churchill Downs on the way home. I was in Kentucky after all. Taking the tours, I was able to get interesting photos of the mash vats and rickhouses where they age the bourbon.Continue reading “Exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail”
Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge
The White Pelican migrates from February through March and again from October through November, showcasing an impressive journey that captivates birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. During these months, the largest population of Pelicans can be found at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, nestled in the serene landscapes of north St. Louis County, where they gatherContinue reading “Pelicans near Pere Marquette Lodge”
Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri
Eagle wathching in Missouri, along the Mississippi River, is an annual event in January. People from the St. Louis area go to Alton, IL, Grafton, IL and Clarksvill, MO to watch the Eagles dive for fish and otherwise scout the river. The Mississippi is a migratory flyway as the eagles migrate between North America andContinue reading “Eagle Watching in Clarksvill, Missouri”
Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam
Apparently Clarksville, MO is the place to go to see Eagles during their migration down south. There is a lock and dam there where fish seem to lke to hang out. Driving up from St. Louis I found lots of Pelicans and a few eagles.s. Here is a guy just coming in for a lndingContinue reading “Pelicans at Clarksville Lock & Dam”
Resting Elk
An Elk relaxig near the road passing through Lone Elk Park. The park houses Elk, Bison (see previous post), and Deer. Recent heavy snowfall has been cleared and the wildlife is hanging out near the roads allowing you to up close and personal wth them. Click on the photo for more information. Click here forContinue reading “Resting Elk”
Bison in Lone Elk Park
Elk, Bison, and Deer are the highlights of Lone Elk Park in St. Louis County, MO. This is a “drive through” park where, if the animals are hanging out near one of the roads, you can get a close-up experience with them. Lone Elk Park is a county park in the U.S. state of Missouri consisting of 546 acresContinue reading “Bison in Lone Elk Park”
Great Rivers Imaging 