Saturday, November 30, 2013

LIMESTONE

We went back to the Limestone distillery and found out why they were closed the other day. They had been broken into and had a fire. We didn’t get to tour the distillery area but did get to taste the shine and there was lots to see anyhow. We took lots of photos, so here is a look.

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This bar is made of barrel staves, some with the bung still in them.

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The counter top was cork.

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More barrel stave and top art work.

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There is a passport book that tour takers can get stamped and the end of the bourbon trail stops, gets you a cool tee shirt.

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I kindof ‘ wanted a tee shirt, but passed, I thought I just didn’t want to have that much tied up in a tee shirt. Click on the photos for a larger view.

When Tim Smith came out of the woods and went legal, he has his shine made here.

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Barrel and scale for weighing.

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Autographed photo of Tim.

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Silver serving tray in the tasting area.

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A very large old “worm” in the lobby.

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Now that’s a work of art !

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Even tinier yet !

Now, about the taste test, you might ask ?

The “sugar shine” proofed at 100 proof and it was a bit hot for my taste.

The “revenge” was smooth, very smooth, but a lower proof.

There were other fruit based  liquors to be sampled, but, I just never much cared for the fruity stuff and I didn’t try them.

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