Spirited Stories (www.spiritedstories.travel), is introducing three new small-group tours in Kentucky, Burgundy and Tuscany for 2023 as part of its growing wine and spirit-led portfolio. These itineraries combine guided tastings, mixology masterclasses and world-class dining.
Spirited Stories has now launched ten global itineraries for 2023 under an exclusive partnership with some of the world’s most notable wine and spirits brands, including Absolut Vodka in Sweden, Jameson Whiskey in Ireland and Perrier-Jouët Champagne in France.
The new trips are as follows:
DANCING DOWN THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL
Based in Louisville, the riverside city at the heart of Kentucky bourbon country, this four-day itinerary explores the history and flavours of this distinctive tipple through expert-led tours, tastings and whiskey-paired dinners. Highlights include visiting the Rabbit Hole distillery, a masterclass at a woman-owned watering hole and a day on a local thoroughbred farm. From historic Old Louisville to the trendy NuLu neighbourhood, guests will also get under the skin of this destination through its food – including a tasting tour of Kentucky classics like bourbon balls – its music, and its cultural heritage.
Four days, from €1,690 per person, including hotel accommodation, most meals, activities, ground transportation, tips and gratuities. Trips run from May to July 2023.
TASTE TUSCANY: Italy Wine Journey
The micro-climates of the Tuscan hills create a rich diversity of wines, from the silky Brunello to the earthy Nobile, all of which are ripe for tasting on this four-day culinary odyssey based in the medieval hill town of Montepulciano. Starting with a sommelier-led tour of the town, the trip includes an informal Italian lesson and cooking lesson with an artist-turned-chef. It travels through glorious scenery to San Gimigano, Pienza and Montalcino for vineyard visits and tastings, meeting the makers of local pecorino, olive oils, sauces and conserves along the way.
Four days, from €1,443 per person, including hotel accommodation, most meals, activities, ground transportation, tips and gratuities. Trips run from April to October 2023.
TASTE BURGUNDY: A France Wine Journey
Featuring private cellar visits, vineyard e-biking along the Route des Grands Crus and a wine-paired cooking class with a local chef, this four-day trip uncovers why Burgundy has become synonymous with some of the world’s most sought-after Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Guests will visit the 15th-century Hospices de Beaune (home to the annual grand wine auction), stroll through the stalls at the weekly farmers’ market and enjoy the locally sourced menu at Caves Madeleine, a place beloved by the region’s winemakers.
Four days, from €2,075 per person, including hotel accommodation, most meals, activities, ground transportation, tips and gratuities. Trips run from April to October 2023.
For more information on all Spirited Stories’ adventures, please visit www.spiritedstories.travel.
