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December 2023 by Shaun Tacon
Wow! Ordered a fruitcake for Christmas and it is soooo delicious! Order arrived so quickly and beautifully packaged.
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December 2023 by Cathy O.
So someone bought us fruitcake this year and I thought to myself "really? Fruitcake? Who buys or likes this stuff?" Slap me for not being open minded. It was nice and boozy tasting, deliciously moist, and missing the unknown unpleasant taste I've found in bites of fruitcake. Yup, bites--because despite my sweet tooth, I just can't make it past a bite or two. Well, the Monks succeeded in converting me. I'd happily refrain from regifting and would gladly eat their fruitcake any time.
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December 2023 by FJ S.
I have been on a years-long quest in search of the "perfect" fruitcake. I think my search has ended. Ordered online and had shipped to WI. Far and away the best fruitcake I've had thus far. For me, Christmas just isn't complete without a hearty chunk o' fruitcake. A home-freakin'-run!
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August 2023 by Deborah Palumbo
Love the birds singing and the peaceful feeling here
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July 2023 by Richard F.
We have been coming to Gethsemani for years so I thought it was time to write a review. This is a very serene and peaceful place to visit. They have added many new things since we were here last. There is a small room off to the side when you enter the gift shop area. They play a recording that shows the time line that the Monks follow everyday. There are also many photos posted on the walls that also give you a look into what the Monks do everyday. And of course the real reason we came down is the Gift Shop. They have an amazing assortment of religious articles mostly hand made. They have the famous Fruitcakes and the delicious fudge all made by the Monks. I bought a box of fudge, a fruitcake and four jars of the homemade preserves. The prices are somewhat premium, but the quality is so good that it is worth a little more than the normal. We also took time to visit the church, the cemetery and the contemplation grounds. You will leave here with a very special feeling.
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February 2023 by John Geiger
I made my first ever order from Gethsemani Farms this last Christmas. All the fudge was delivered on time and well received. Also placed a Valentine's day order and it arrived pretty quickly.
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January 2023 by Julie Krieger
I ordered ,and paid for, fruitcake and bourbon fudge in November to give as gifts. My order was to be delivered December 10th. On December 16th I contacted them to see where my order was. They informed me that they could not fulfill my order until after Christmas. Apparently, after I ordered, they over-sold what items I purchased and fulfilled those orders which were placed after my order first. Terrible customer service! So here I am a week before Christmas scrabbling to purchase gifts for friends all because Gethsemani farms failed to honor their commitment and failed to notify me to this problem. To make matters worse, customer service acted like I should be more understanding because they are a small business! Beware before buying! They do have a good product but this experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth.
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January 2023 by Rose H.
This review is for their fruitcake. I ordered a fruitcake directly from the Abbey. Through the years we've purchased and baked many fruitcakes, so thought we'd try this one for the first time. It tasted like a dried out spice cake full of slightly burnt raisins. There was no discernable fruit and no hint of Kentucky bourbon (we're from Kentucky and we know our bourbon). This is the first fruitcake that's gone from the tin directly into the trash.
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December 2022 by Pat B.
I have ordered for many years from this company. Their fudge is excellent, and they make a fruitcake that even those who hate fruitcake would love. I even bought a number of their lovely cups. But this year, something went wrong with their system. When you order, they ask when you want delivery, and I chose December 15, so people could enjoy gifts while in the midst of preparing for Christmas. When that date passed, and only a few of my gifts showed that they even "created a label", I called. I finally got hold of the woman in charge of the orders who said they were only sending out a thousand per day. I asked why only some of my gifts had been even started, and she said they were choosing randomly which to send! I noted to her that the shipping rates are very high and suggested they give at least a partial refund. At that point she tried to guilt trip me saying I didn't care if I hurt the monks who run the abbey and Christmas time brought in their only income (which isn't even true, as I found out from doing a search). Anyway, the gifts finally JUST arrived on 12/28!
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December 2022 by Buzz D.
None of my three orders have been delivered, and they were supposed to be delivered by Christmas, and it looks like they are still in Kentucky. I will never order from Gethsemani Farms again.
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December 2022 by Bill Coyle
Wish they still did the cheese ☹️
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October 2022 by LisainLex
The fruit cake and fudge are to die for,so good. I would say if you want a unique and delicious gift from KY this is it. Also the fresh honey products, oh sooo good. I think I ordered products on Sunday and I had them by Tuesday or Wednesday. But I live in KY.
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January 2022 by Daniel McMahon
Beautiful large Abbey for private retreats in comfort and solitude with the peaceful chanting of the monks during Divine Office prayers.I always love their Kentucky bourbon fruitcake, the best you can buy!Mail Catalog is very nice for gifting, and it supports the monastery.+
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December 2021 by Lisa Turner
The fruit cake and fudge are to die for,so good. I would say if you want a unique and delicious gift from KY this is it. Also the fresh honey products, oh sooo good. I think I ordered products on Sunday and I had them by Tuesday or Wednesday. But I live in KY.
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November 2021 by Karen V.
This fudge from The Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky is always a welcomed gift. My brother sends it to me every year around the holiday season. I love it because it's made with real butter, sugar, and fair trade chocolate. With that said, you will need to refrigerate it if you don't plan on eating it all right away. Also, please keep in mind that the fudge with bourbon does contain alcohol. According to their website, they use Jim Beam Bourbon that is 4yrs old and 100 proof. It's injected into their products after the baking process so that it retains the alcohol. It's really good stuff. I've had the fudge with alcohol and without. All are exceptional. I think my least favorite of them all is the Mint Julep with Bourbon. Only because the peppermint oil is really strong when combined with the bourbon. I hate to say this but it reminds me of the really strong chocolate mint toothpaste flavor they use at the dental office to clean your teeth. That is my only negative thing to say. All the other flavors are wonderful. Other than that, it's worth the price. It can be a little pricey for 12 ounces of fudge but it goes to a good cause which is to support the monastery. The monks also distribute whatever profit that is left over to the poor and needy in their local area. They are very hard working and generous people. They also make fruitcake (injected with bourbon), jams, and honey if you're not into fudge. Check out the pantry section of their website for more products. These are great gifts. I've taken the fudge to the office and everyone seemed to love it. I've had the fruitcake as well. It's good but I prefer the cake from another monastery that uses rum instead of bourbon. If I have to be totally honest, then I will say that I'm really not a huge fan of fruitcake anyway unless it has alcohol in it. You probably just need to try it for yourself. My vote is for the fudge.
