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Meet Julie: Your Personal Bourbon Concierge

By:Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Posted: August 10, 2023

By:Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Posted: August 10, 2023

Have you been thinking about exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® but are overwhelmed with options? You could spend hours independently researching distilleries, poring over maps, and trying to obtain tour tickets. Or you can let the experts at Pegasus Distillery Experiences plan a custom Bourbon tour package for you!

Pegasus has a secret weapon when it comes to planning Bourbon tours. Her name is Julie Mayfield. Julie is the Tour Coordinator at Pegasus and has a wealth of information about all-things Bourbon. She is a Kentucky native, a Certified Bourbon Steward, a former tour guide at Angel’s Envy, and a Bourbon connoisseur. If you spend a few minutes talking to Julie, you’ll undoubtedly come away with some new-found Bourbon knowledge, interesting trivia, and the desire to experience at least one of her favorite distilleries.

Julie’s enthusiasm for the Bourbon industry is contagious. In addition to sharing her extensive knowledge of Bourbon distilleries throughout the region and making recommendations for well-known favorites, Julie loves encouraging visitors to try out some of the smaller craft distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and discover new options.

If you are looking for an unforgettable way to experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, let Pegasus take you there – with a custom tour planned by Julie! Call her at 502-458-1862, ext. 149 or submit a quotation request at www.takepegasus.com

Right now, Pegasus is also running a seasonal special on Julie’s Favorite Tour if it is booked during the week, Sunday through Thursday.

Julie’s Favorite Tour itinerary starts with a tour and tasting at Maker’s Mark, followed by an opportunity to dip a bottle in their distinctive red wax. Next is a tour and tasting at Willett, followed by lunch at The Willett Bar. The last stop of the day is at Heaven Hill for the Whiskey Connoisseur Experience, which includes tastings, a tour of their exhibits and a visit to the expanded gift shop. The special is $1,380 for up to six people and includes private transportation with a trained chauffeur/host to guide your day and ensure an enjoyable experience. Tours, tastings, tax, and chauffeur gratuity are all included in this package*.

*Lunch and gift shop purchases are not included in the price and will be charged separately. Booking is based on ticket availability at each distillery and is subject to change.