Will Kayak For Bourbon by teamjk | Jul 4, 2018 | Recreational/Touring | 1 comment The heat of summer is on and the fishing has been stellar but it was time to take my wife on a little weekend getaway. While I have been kayaking for awhile now, she is still very new to the sport. When I picked up our new Liska, Kimberly quickly claimed the kayak for herself. She said she would let me barrow it from time to time of course. Over the winter I had the opportunity to work the Louisville and Owensboro, Kentucky boat shows with the folks at Canoe Kentucky. It was there that I learned about all of the trips that they have to offer including the Buffalo Trace Bourbon Tour. With Frankfort being only 2 and a half hours away Kimberly and I decided that their Bourbon Tour would be something that we could do together so we made plans and reserved a spot. The tour offers a different way to view the distillery that several people never get to see from just a standard tour. We was able to paddle down the Kentucky River into lock #4 where we were then lowered down to the next pool and traveled to a private boat ramp. Canoe Kentucky then took us by bus to the distillery for lunch, a tour of Buffalo Trace and of course a few samples of good ol’ fashion Kentucky bourbon. The trip concludes with a return trip up the river paddling back through the lock and to the boat dock. The trip was mellow and super easy for paddlers that may have never been in a kayak or canoe. If your up for something a little different check out the Canoe Kentucky website. Your welcome to bring your own kayak(s) as we did or even grab a Jackson rental from the crew at CKY. The team at Canoe Kentucky really does a great job making every guest comfortable. Their group work ethic is pretty amazing to watch. They hit the ground running and really do a great job from start to finish. I think any of us from Jackson Kayak that have crossed paths with the CKY team would tell you the same thing. Kimberly and I both agreed that it was well worth the drive to explore Frankfort, KY with them. Frankfort is also a area we will most definitely be visiting again soon. I think next time I am going to try to sneak some fishing gear in my Big Rig and explore some of more of those local Kentucky waters. Overall it was a great weekend getaway and something for us to do together. It’s always nice to take a little break from the grind of fishing and spend time with the ones that we love. The best part is the ability to take our fishing kayaks and enjoy just a day of recreational paddling. There’s so much out there to explore and what better way than from the water in a Jackson Kayak. Stay Crazy- Chad Brock 1 Comment Dave Forman on August 8, 2018 at 6:44 am The folks at canoeky are fabulous, from the owner down to guys who haul the boats back up from the creek. I am so happy you came and toured with ky best outfitters and our best Bourbon disterlly. I am purchasing my first Jackson Tupelo LT this fall from Canoeky. Please come back soon and spend some on the Elkhorn creek and take another one of the great tours Buffalo Trace has to offer. Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Dave Forman on August 8, 2018 at 6:44 am The folks at canoeky are fabulous, from the owner down to guys who haul the boats back up from the creek. I am so happy you came and toured with ky best outfitters and our best Bourbon disterlly. I am purchasing my first Jackson Tupelo LT this fall from Canoeky. Please come back soon and spend some on the Elkhorn creek and take another one of the great tours Buffalo Trace has to offer. Reply
