About Mark

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Mark Meade is a lifelong resident of Kentucky with a passion for quality Kentucky bourbon. That passion also extends to tequila and bold red wines. Mark has visited nearly all of Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries over the last two years, researching this book. Before that, he toured over 350 wineries in California, Oregon, Canada, Washington, Italy, and Portugal. This gives him a unique perspective to compare the emergent Bourbon Trail™ to the world’s historic wineries.

This book results from Mark’s passion and is targeted at bourbon lovers worldwide, especially those planning a trip to Central Kentucky’s Bourbon County. This written effort provides background information on bourbon production and the significant history of this production in the state. This allows visitors to prepare for their trip and maximize the experience. It goes beyond this simplistic goal and provides excellent tips for related activities and perfect recommendations for dining experiences during a visit to central Kentucky.