Troon Privé, June/July 2019

8 TROON PRIVÉ MAGAZINE Nestled amid the rolling hills of bluegrass and thoroughbred farms in Versailles Ken is the Woodford Reserve Distillery One of the states oldest and smallest distilleries recognized as a National Historic Landmark the present day Woodford Reserve Distillery sits on Kentuckys oldest distilling site where Elijah Pepper began crafting whiskey in 1812 It was on these same hallowed grounds that years later master distiller James Christopher Crow perfected his whiskey making methods which today have become common practice including the introduction of sour mash into fermentation Current master distiller Chris Morris continues that tradition of innovation The distillery is home to a 500 foot long gravity fed barrel run iconic copper pot stills and 100 year old cypress wood fermenters It also boasts one of the only heat cycled barrelhouses in the world ensuring every drop seeps into the charred and toasted white oak giving Woodford Reserve its distinctive color and signature flavor Its the only mid 19th century distillery still in operation in the country said Morris The design and architecture predate the modern distillation equipment in use since the repeal of Prohibition However the distillery shut down and remained abandoned for over a generation before Brown Forman purchased it and began restoration in the early 1990s Through that process Woodford Reserve was born The goal was to create a new contemporary bourbon using the techniques and equipment of the past Enjoy a taste of Woodford Reserve after your next round at a Troon course or club near you WOODFORD SPIRE The newest Kentucky Derby drink tradition and also a great cocktail in general for spring and summer is a refreshing mix of Woodford Reserve lemonade and cranberry juice For an elevated experience batch in a large copper bowl and garnish with sliced lemons and fresh cranberries 1 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon 2 oz lemonade 1 oz cranberry juice Crushed ice Lemon twist for garnish Combine the bourbon lemonade and cranberry juice in a rocks glass filled with ice Stir the mixture garnish with the lemon twist and serve TROON SIPS HISTORIC BOURBONFabulous locations Perfect fairways Outstanding service THE TROON EXPERIENCEDISCOVERFeatured clockwise from top Wickenburg Ranch Golf Social Club Wickenburg Arizona Hot Springs Village Granada Hot Springs Village Arkansas Chariot Run Golf Club Laconia Indiana The Ridge Castle Pines Colorado START EARNING COMPLIMENTARY ROUNDSOF GOLF AND GET STATUS AT TROON FACILITIES WORLDWIDE