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Shopping in Lexington, KentuckyGifts of Food and Drink From the Bluegrass State
From edible treats to sophisticated drinks, Lexington offers travelers a variety of distinctive culinary shopping opportunities.
Lexington, Kentucky is overflowing with local icons which bring delicious food and drink to the community. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a bit of rich culture while there and return home with some gifts to share. Take a trip to the heart of the Bluegrass and enjoy some prized culinary treats. Old Kentucky ChocolatesFew people can refuse this local favorite. The sweet smell of tempting treats surrounds visitors as they enter this chocolate lover’s paradise. Selections of candies, chocolate dipped fruits and molded chocolates can be found in decorative displays. The best of the bunch, however, are the chocolates infused with Kentucky’s own bourbon. Bourbon Cherries warm the mouth with liquor that surrounds sweet fruit and is covered in chocolate. Those wanting just a hint of the bourbon flavor should stick with the Bourbon Chocolates which have a white cream, barely-there bourbon flavored center smothered in chocolate. For true bourbon lovers, choose the Bourbon Truffles, rich dark chocolate covered in more chocolate which taste like a sweeter version of a shot of the liquor itself. Equus Run WineEnjoy a stop at Equus Run Vineyards and take a guided tour of the beautiful grounds. Enjoy learning about the renovated wine making facilities that were once used as tobacco barns. Their products are four time winners of the title “Kentucky’s Best Wine.” Enjoy samples at the tasting which finishes up the tour. Take home a few bottles to enjoy when your trip is a distant memory. The oak barrel aged Chardonnay is an excellent choice. The aging process gives it a complex, sweet flavor that is unlike any wine most have experienced. Woodford Reserve BourbonJust outside of Lexington in Woodford County resides the historic Woodford Reserve Bourbon distillery. A short tour takes visitors on a trip through time. Learn about the past and present of this highly regarded small batch spirit. Tours include a sample tasting of the perfected product. The small gift shop offers several options of bottles for purchase. Plan ahead and enjoy a special gourmet lunch or dinner on-site during the warmer months of the summer. Evans Orchard and Cider MillThis family run orchard located on the outskirts of Lexington offers more than just apples. Another example of an alternative use for old tobacco barns, Evan’s offers fresh produce May through December. In September and October, the atmosphere echoes the perfect picture of autumn. Visitors can enjoy u-pick apples and pumpkins. The homemade treats from the gift shop put the fruits of their labor to good use. Hot fried apple pies are a unique dessert made with spiced apples wrapped in a pastry-like crust. Hot cider can warm up visitors on the coolest of fall days or enjoy an apple cider slush to cool off after a walk around the grounds. The gift shop also offers a local selection of items made and produced in Kentucky.
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