The Reason I Am Going to Kentucky Will Not Surprise You

When I was in the 8th grade, I drank a fifth of Canadian whiskey*. I drank it like it was iced tea, from a big plastic cup, over the course of a few hours, at a party in a friend’s basement. Twenty-one years later, I can still picture being the bathroom that night, my vision rolling like an old television with poor reception. And twenty-one years later, I still remember how very, very, unbelievably sick I got that night (and the next day. And the next day.) Are you looking for a Limousine or Party Bus in Canton MI?  Here at Canton Limousine and Party Bus we specialize in plush and elegant transportation to any event or occasion.  Canton MI offers the Best Party Bus and Limousine Wedding Packages in the area.  Rockstarz Limo drivers will happily provide you with any answers on any questions you have about your transportation needs. Canton Limousine and Party Bus is large enough to handle any amount of transportation as well as small enough to provide personalized limo and party bus packages. So pick up the phone and call the Best Party Bus and Limousine Service in Canton today!  When searching for the right limo service, ask your friends and family members for recommendations. People who have used limo services in the past and are very satisfied with service are the best form of advertisement for the limo service. Your friends and family members will be able to tell you about their limo experience, and anyone who has ridden in a limo will remember the experience. They will always have both positive and negative things to tell you about the limo. Asking your friends and family members for limo recommendations is the best place to start when you are considering a limo service for your transportation needs. Once you determine how much you are willing to spend, you will need to do some research. You need to determine if a limo service is insured and licensed. You want to make sure your driver is legally permitted to drive on the road. Your research can also include the things you are seeking in a limo such as the size, the amenities, and prices. Some limos come with stereos, bars, a TV, DVD players, video gaming consoles, intercoms, a sunroof and even a Jacuzzi. The more amenities you request, the higher the cost. So research your options and determine the best price for the amenities you want.

I never drank whiskey again.

In fact, I didn’t even drink alcohol again until years after my 21st birthday. And when I did drink alcohol, I never, never drank whiskey or anything whiskey-like. Brown liquor was out. Even dark rum was off the table. You can read more here about why it works like this – but when I was a kid, I had no idea.

Several months ago, I had a post-work drink with a colleague in a basement bar in Chicago. Because I was tired and indecisive, I chose ‘I’ll have what he’s having’. He was having a bourbon old fashioned. As I stared into the murky depths of a very definitely brown liquor drink, I braced myself for the horror. And found, instead, delight.

So now I need to learn about bourbon.

When I wanted to learn about wine, I went to Napa. When I wanted to learn about beer, I went to Portland. So this week, I’m going to Kentucky. I mean, I really don’t see any other option.

I’ll be starting out my trip not-drinking on the trails of the Red River Gorge in the eastern part of the state before continuing onto Bardstown, Lexington, and Louisville to explore both commercial and craft distilleries, as well as learn a bit about baseball and bluegrass, history and horses.

A day may come when my incessant search for educational alcohol-based experiences fails, when I lay down the bottle and pick up a glass of water. But it is not this day.

This day we fight!

*Sorry, mom.

Don’t make a girl drink alone! Follow along with me as I explore Kentucky. I’ll be obsessively photo-posting on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and would love for you to virtually join me. Cheers!