Kentucky – The Frontier Spirit Some say there is nothing like good Bourbon after a home cooked meal. Our Thirsty Traveler heads to Kentucky and bourbon country. Folks around these parts have been distilling since Daniel Boone settled here in the 1700's. Today fine Kentucky Bourbon goes hand in hand with this regions southern hospitality. Sit down to a true home cooked meal in a local mansion, and then sip on a bourbon while enjoying your cigar after dinner, now that's the life!