Veteran Woman Owns Bourbon Tour Biz | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Melanie Lopez, a veteran and Glasgow native, is rewriting the rules of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—she’s the only woman- and veteran-owned tour company on the official trail, building a thriving business from scratch five years ago with just a website and rented cars. Despite industry odds, she’s now running hundreds of tours annually, blending bourbon tastings with local gems like wineries and horse farms to capture the full Kentucky experience. As she celebrates her milestone anniversary, Melanie’s mission is clear: empower other women to chase their dreams—because space for success is yours…