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BUDS & SUDS
A few of the places we've traveled this month can be found in our lifestyle blog below.
Cocktail of the Month
Courtesy of Wilderness Trail Distillery
(Image & Recipe)

BHV Blüe Mule
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Fill with Ice
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1 1/2 oz Blüe Heron
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1/2 lime squeezed & garnished
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Fill with ginger beer



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Five Reasons to Love The Galt House
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Girlfriend Getaway at The Barnsley Resort
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Jun 28, 2023


The Penthouse Experience: Live Your Best Life!
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Caesars Casino: The Perfect Wager
As a former CPA, I am not one to take a lot of risks. I used to be the person who had zero desire to gamble. Read More...

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Get Cozy In This Amazing Winter Kitchen
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Jan 31, 2023


Grab Your Gal Pals: It's Galentine's!
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Here's What's Shakin' at Shaker Village this Christmas!
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Nic and Norman's Restaurant Review!
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Holiday Happy Hour with Kentucky Liquor
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Cheers to Beers!
If you are looking for things to do that aren’t outside and you are a fan of local business and craft beer, then look no further.

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Fall Festival Fun in the Bluegrass!
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Meet our new intern, Nikki!
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Let’s Get Brewing, It’s National Beer Day!
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Apr 7, 2022


The 3 Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl LVI in Lexington
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Our Favorite Places in Lex
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4th of July Festivities in Central KY
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Lux Row Distillery - A New Era in Bourbon
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Versailles, Kentucky - Why I Love My Hometown
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Best Fashion Boutiques in KY
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Try These Restaurants in KY
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Apr 5, 2021


Kentucky Taste Buds: "Best Services" Guide!
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Mar 5, 2021


Despite Social Distancing, Love Is In The Air! Here's How to Celebrate!
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21 Things To Do in 2021. Lord Knows, We Are Ready!
If 2020, did nothing else, it gave us all an appreciation for our freedoms. Freedom to visit places we wanted, eat at restaurants we...

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Dec 31, 2020


Things to do in Kentucky for New Year's Eve 2021!
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Dec 29, 2020


Five Reasons You Should Do Your Holiday Shopping at Buffalo Trace Distillery!
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Dec 6, 2020


Wilderness Trail Distillery Named Heritage Member with the Kentucky Distillers Association
Wilderness Trail Distillery has achieved the rank of Heritage member with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

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Nov 19, 2020


Shake Up Your Summer!
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Aug 3, 2020


The Bars Are Back, Baby!
Summer is the perfect season for sitting on a patio with friends, drink in hand, while watching the sun set over the Lexington skyline.

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Jun 29, 2020


Best Lexington Brunches
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Summertime Fun in Kentucky
If you’re like me, as things are opening back up, you may be wondering what you can get out and do.

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Jun 23, 2020


Wilderness Trail Distillery to Make Hand Sanitizer
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Ale 8 One Delivers... Again!
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Feb 27, 2020


The Best of Lexington Coffee Week
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Need ideas for Valentine's Day? We got you covered!
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Feb 7, 2020


Chase Away the Winter Blues
Let’s face it, winter can get boring really quick. It’s freezing, cloudy, seasonal depression is at its peak.

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Feb 4, 2020


Wilderness Trail Distillery Barrels Up to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Tour
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Wilderness Trail Distillery not only produces some of best bourbon on the bourbon trail, it is also a great place to visit!

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