Just add bourbon, horses or beer to your Memorial Day in Louisville! Mint Julep has partnered with Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace and Three Boys Farm Distillery for special a bourbon tour Sunday, May 27, 2018 and with Against the Grain, Great Flood and Monnik for a beer tour. Or see Horse Country with a Best of Kentucky tour!
Kentucky Bourbon Tours
Every fun, safe and educational experience is inspired by our love of the Bluegrass State. These public bourbon tours include trained tour leader, expert insight, safe transportation, two distillery tours with tastings, one tasting-only distillery visit, lunch and bottled water. Dress is casual. Closed-toe walking shoes suggested. All public tours listed in this blog depart from the Mint Julep Gift Shop on the 3rd floor of the Rivue Tower of the Galt House Hotel on 4th street in downtown Louisville, KY.
Thursday, May 24
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill
- Departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m.
- $129 per person
Friday, May 25
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey
- Departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m.
- $149 per person
Friday, May 25
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Maker’s Mark, Limestone Branch and Barton 1792
- Departs at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 6:15 p.m.
- $149 per person
Saturday, May 26
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Barton 1792
- Departs at 7:45 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m.
- $149 per person
Saturday, May 26
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience, Town Branch and Three Boys Farm
- Departs at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 6:15 p.m.
- $149 per person
Sunday, May 27
Full-Day Bourbon Tour to Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace and Three Boys Farm
- Departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 6:15 p.m.
- $149 per person
Louisville Beer Tours
Beer is one of Louisville’s most interesting new tourism attractions. Kentucky beer from regional breweries has gained national acclaim for its innovation and craftsmanship. Using Kentucky’s rich agriculture and inspired by techniques new and old, you’ll gain insight into this exciting scene with Brew in the Lou.
Sunday, May 27
Half-Day Beer Tour to Against the Grain, Great Flood and Monnik
- Departs at 2 p.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
- $79 per person
Best of Kentucky Tours
Immerse yourself in Kentucky’s iconic scenery and enjoy two of the commonwealth’s most intriguing industries in one experience! This tour brings the best of both worlds visiting Horse Country and Bourbon Country together. Learn about how bourbon and horses have shaped Kentucky culture and heritage for hundreds of years on this day long tour.
Sunday, May 27
Full-Day Best of Kentucky Tour to Mill Ridge Farm and Buffalo Trace
- Departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m.
- $139 per person
Build Your Kentucky Adventure
Want to plan your own private itinerary for Memorial Day weekend in Kentucky? Our experience coordinators can work with you to visit the destinations of your choice in one of our luxury vehicles incorporating Kentucky horse farms, bourbon distilleries, culinary outlets and more. Just fill out the form below to get started!
About the Author – Rachel Goldenberg
Rachel Goldenberg has been Director of Marketing at Mint Julep since 2017. Her extensive bourbon education includes becoming an Executive Bourbon Steward through the Stave & Thief Society and graduating from Woodford Reserve’s Bourbon Academy. She is a Certified Tourism Ambassador and enthusiastic advocate for her adopted hometown of Louisville. When she’s not promoting Mint Julep’s portfolio of southern experiences, she can be found walking her dog or enjoying a drink on a Germantown patio.