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It’s always exciting to see your name in print! Over the past 10 years, Mint Julep Tours has been featured in publications big and small around the world.
Our proudest lauds including being among the “Best Guided Drinking Tours in America” by Conde Nast Traveler and a finalist for “Business of the Year” from Business First of Louisville.
See what food, drinks, travel and business writers are saying about us in the articles below.
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Bourbon Country Love: Valentine’s Day Experiences for Two
Think outside the chocolate box this Valentine’s Day, plan an adventure for two with hands-on experiences, scenic tours, tasting flights and more!
Holiday Events In Louisville You Can’t Miss In 2019
Deck the halls this holiday season with Louisville’s festive lineup of can’t miss holiday events! From Sip & Jingles to Underground Christmas Light shows, there are holiday festivities every weekend leading up to Christmas.
Best Things Kentucky: 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Kentucky
Writer Penny Fox of Best Things Kentucky says, “If you want a great way to learn more about the Bluegrass State and the culture behind it, what better way than to partake in a customized tour that gives you first-hand experience? Mint Julep Experiences based in Louisville can help take you there.”
StraightUp615: Mint Julep Nashville Taking Off on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Writer Cary Ann Fuller of StraightUp615 says, “Need a reason to get up early over the weekend? Jump on a luxury tour bus and head out on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail with Mint Julep Experiences.”
Wine Enthusiast: Louisville, Kentucky, a City of Tradition and Transformation
Writer Kara Newman of Wine Enthusiast says, “Take the Mint Julep tour bus to visit more traditional distilleries farther afield. At these places, you can tour the grounds and inhale the caramel-scented perfume of a rickhouse, where the barrels age. You won’t be able to hit them all in a single day.”
Out Magazine: Another Country – The Road Trip from Indy to Cincy
Writer Brandon Presser of Out Magazine says, “The drive from Indianapolis to Cincinnati through Louisville and Lexington provides compelling variations of the “Midsouth” theme. Worthy of the reverence ascribed to Napa and Sonoma, the valleys between Louisville and Lexington are the heartland of America’s bourbon country. Park your car and let Mint Julep Tours take you on a chauffeured tasting of some of the region’s top tipples.”
Tastemade Travel: Best of Kentucky Tour with Bourbon & Horses
Tastemade Travel recently took a Best of Kentucky tour with Mint Julep Experiences. They visited bourbon distillery Buffalo Trace, horse farm Mill Ridge and had lunch at Sage Garden Cafe.
Today’s Woman: Maybe It’s Time to Take a Tour …of Kentucky
Writer Lucy Pritchett of Today’s Woman says, “In February 2008, the couple founded Mint Julep Tours and Transportation. Lisa has a background in advertising and special events, and Sean brings his tech expertise to the partnership.”
Distillery Trail: As Whiskey Tourism Grows, Mint Julep Experiences Expands Tourism Company from Kentucky to Tennessee
DistilleryTrail.com says, “In 2007 husband and wife team, Sean and Lisa Higgins had a dream to start a company together. From humble beginnings that started out on a ping pong table in their basement the Higgins started what was to become Mint Julep Tours.”
Tripping: 11 Best Father-Daughter Getaways for Father’s Day
Tripping.com says, “Let the spirits lead you and dad to Louisville where you hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to experience some of the finest bourbon in the country. Mint Julep Tours & Transportation schedule bus and SUV tours for your convenience.”
Southern Living: 15 Incredible Solo Vacations to Take in the South
Writer Perri Ormont Blumberg of Southern Living says, "Selfie opps are at every turn in Derby City, but a few of our favorite spots to snap a picture include 21C Museum Hotel's lobby art gallery before dinner at Proof on Main, by the baseball bat at the Slugger Museum...
StyleBlueprint: Dude’s Day Out – Manly Louisville Activities Guys Love
Writer Anna Frye of StyleBlueprint says, "For the brainy bourbon lover, take your tour to the next level with a customized tour with Mint Julep. You can tailor your experience to include visits to the Brown-Forman cooperage to learn about how bourbon barrels are made,...
Louisville Magazine: A Boozy Weekend Immersed in “Bourbonism”
Writer Jenny Kiefer of Louisville Magazine says, "Since starting Mint Julep Tours in their basement 10 years ago, Sean and Lisa Higgins have grown their fleet — which takes tourists all over bourbon country — to 15 vehicles and 32 drivers, most of whom are certified...
Budget Travel: Couples Getaways That Actually Rock
Writer Liza Weisstuch of Budget Travel says, "Each year, hundreds of thousands whiskey-lovers flock to Kentucky to indulge in the embarrassment of riches that is America’s bourbon heritage. While there is an official Bourbon Trail of distilleries as well as an “Urban...
Business First: Mint Julep Tours Name Business of the Year 2017 Finalist
Writer Shannon Clinton of Business First of Louisville says, "When Mint Julep Tours launched in 2008, its headquarters was in the basement of the home of its founders, Sean and Lisa Higgins. Since then, the independently and family-owned tours operator has grown to...
Alcohol Professor: Last Minute Gifts – Bourbon Experiences
Writer Maggie Kimberl of Alcohol Professor says, "Bourbon Rocks & Ruins Tour from Mint Julep Tours – Did you know that bourbon archaeology is a thing? Nicolas Laracuente is the Bourbon Archaeologist and his most recent claim to fame is the excavations at Buffalo...
Inside Hook: The 7 Luxury Booze Vacations to Take in 2018
Writer Kirk Miller of Inside Hook says, "There are hundreds of ways to experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. If you want to hit all ten distilleries with our own group, however — and maybe stop for sightseeing and some side tours along the way — we’d suggest a...
CNBC: Give Someone a Gift They Won’t Forget This Year – An Experience
Writer Angelica LaVito of CNBC says, "Alcohol tourism is booming. Whether it's wine, beer or spirits, chances are there's some sort of tasting experience somewhere nearby. Look for tours that guide you to different production venues and tasting rooms. Or map out a...
Conde Nast Traveler: Best Guided Drinking Tours in America
Writer Brad Japhe says, "The grandaddy of the all-American drinking journey is undoubtedly Kentucky’s legendary Bourbon Trail, with more than a dozen distilleries scattered about an expansive swath of Bluegrass real estate. To explore the terrain properly, book an...
CNN Travel: 15 Charming Cities in the American South You May Have Overlooked
Writer Perri Ormont Blumberg says, "To try more things, frolick around town with food-centric Mint Julep Tours where the Chicken Fried, Gettin' Pickled and Butter My Biscuit tours will all ensure you're not hungry for the next nine years." READ THE STORY
Lexington Herald-Leader: It’s a Good Time To Find Out What’s New (and Old) in Louisville
Writer Patti Nickell says, "If you want to pair your libations with something other than chocolates, I suggest one of the curated Mint Julep Tours. Our group hopped aboard a small bus for what was billed as “a progressive, spirited food tour.” READ THE STORY...
Thrillist: Six Distilleries in Three Days. Can You Handle It?
Writer Adam Robb says, "You now have a choice. Head straight to your lodgings in the Pip Mobile, 21c Museum Hotel's rhinestone-caulked limousine, designed to resemble the interior of a pomegranate, or... get on a Mint Julep Tours bus and head to the closest...
USA Today: Tours of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Writer Edwin Thomas says, "An alternative to the regular guided tour format is to book a customized tour, such as those offered by Mint Julep Tours. This option is more expensive, but offers the freedom to visit particular distilleries, as well as to add on...
CNBC: A Bourbon Lover’s Holy Grail – The Bourbon Trail
Writer Cindy Perman says, "You can make your own reservations and drive there yourself or sign up for a tour through companies like Mint Julep Tours, where you're provided with a designated driver, who is also knowledgeable about bourbon, the distilleries and...
The Whiskey Wash: On the Bourbon Trail with Mint Julep Tours
Writer Maggie Kimberl says, "When you think of bourbon tourism, you likely think of distilleries and bourbon bars. While there are plenty of people who just breeze through Kentucky, making a stop here or there, more often these days people are actually planning trips...
Bourbon and Banter: Get to Know Mint Julep Tours
Writer Brent Joseph says, "As a frequent and enthusiastic visitor to the famed Bourbon Trail, I have had the opportunity to work with Mint Julep Tours, a tour company based in Louisville, KY that offers both custom and public bourbon distillery tours. I have used...
Mic: Your Guide to Drinking, Eating and Exploring Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail
Writer Meredith Heil says, "Since so many visitors come to town with whiskey on their minds, the area offers a ton of themed bus trips to get you from distillery to distillery. Mint Julep Tours, with its all-inclusive custom, public, and exclusive tour options,...
The Manual: If You Haven’t Visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, What Are You Waiting For?
Writer Sam Slaughter says, "The KBT suggests taking around three days to visit all 10 distilleries. This amount of time allows you time to fully enjoy each (and do so safely). You could drive to each, but if you don’t want to do any of the driving on your own, there...