Private Bourbon Tour Experience

Discover the Essence of Kentucky Bourbon on a Private, Curated Journey

9 hours | 3 Distilleries + Lunch | Monday – Sunday | Transportation Included

Step into the world of bourbon heritage with Mint Julep Experiences, where every detail of your exclusive 9-hour adventure is thoughtfully arranged for you. Immerse yourself in Kentucky’s famed bourbon culture, visit three distilleries, enjoy a local lunch, and relax in private transportation— while our expert guides provide a seamless and memorable experience.

Personalized Itinerary Planning

From the moment you book, our Experience Coordinators will work with you to craft a personalized itinerary, with the intention of confirming your preferred distillery stops and ensuring every aspect of your tour meets your expectations.

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What Your Private Tour Includes

Three Premier Distillery Visits

Indulge in guided tours and/or tastings at three of Kentucky’s renowned and unique distilleries. You select the desired route and we handle every detail, from setting up exclusive reservations to ensuring smooth transitions throughout your journey.

Curated Local Dining Experience

Savor a hand-selected lunch at a local restaurant, with the location thoughtfully chosen based on your specific route and dietary needs. We take care of the reservations and the meal is included in your package, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the best of Kentucky’s culinary offerings.

Private, Comfortable Transportation

Travel in style and comfort with our dedicated transportation service, where your guide will whisk you to and from your accommodations, distilleries, and dining spots with ease. Our goal is to provide you with a relaxed, first-class experience where every mile is part of the adventure.

Plan Your Private Bourbon Tour

Our private tours are fully customized and all-inclusive, allowing you to select the day and three distilleries from your preferred region. From there, our bourbon-savvy team will take care of every detail, ensuring a seamless experience.

If you’re visiting from out of town, we’re happy to recommend accommodations—and we can even secure exclusive rates and discounts at some of the best hotels in the area!

*distillery access is based on availability*

SOUTHERN REGION DISTILLERIES

Bardstown Bourbon Company
Boundary Oak
Four Roses – Cox’s Creek
Heaven Hill
Jim Beam
Kentucky Cooperage (Barrel Factory)
Limestone Branch
Log Still Distillery
Lux Row
Maker’s Mark
Preservation
Willett

Bourbon Tasting Experience at Bulleit Distillery

EASTERN REGION DISTILLERIES

Barrel House
Bluegrass Distillers
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit Distilling Co.
Castle & Key Distillery
Fresh Bourbon
Four Roses Lawrenceburg
James E. Pepper Distilling Co.
Jeptha Creed
J Mattingly 1845
Kentucky Artisan/Jefferson’s Reserve
Larrikin Bourbon Company
Lexington Brewing & Distilling
Neeley Family Distillery
RD1
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
Wild Turkey
Wilderness Trail
Woodford Reserve

URBAN / Louisville DISTILLERIES

Angel’s Envy
Bardstown Bourbon Co.
Buzzard’s Roost
Copper & Kings
Evan Williams Experience
Heaven’s Door at The Last Refuge
Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
Monk’s Road Boiler House
Old Forester
Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
Peerless
Prohibition Craft Spirits
Pursuit Spirits
Rabbit Hole
Starlight Distillery
Stitzel-Weller
Uncle Boojie’s
Whiskey Thief NuLu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you pick up and drop-off for Private Tours?

All tours depart from your desired Louisville, location! Guests residing outside of Louisville KY, may incur additional fees depending on location. Ask your Experience Coordinator for our Partner Lodging Sheet.

What is your cancellation policy for Private Tours?

Once tour reservations are confirmed, your credit card will be charged and CANNOT BE REFUNDED. A one-time rescheduling opportunity is offered with no penalty and based on availability. A 14 day notice prior to your original tour date is required to reschedule. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy. Failure to arrive for your scheduled tour will result in a NO SHOW charge of 100% of the tour fee.

Can I swap a distillery for a brewery, winery or horse farm?

Absolutely! You will work one-on-one with one of our Experience Coordinators to craft your ideal itinerary. If additional costs apply for alternate or elevated experiences, Mint Julep Experiences will collect from the guest week of the tour.

Where will we have lunch? Can you accommodate dietary restrictions? Is gratuity for lunch included in full tour price?

Your Experience Coordinator will secure reservations at one of our local restaurant partners. Lunch will be based on a fixed menu and include gratuity. Restaurants are able to accommodate dietary restrictions as long as they are communicated prior to the day of the tour.

How far in advance of our visit should we book our tour with you?

We suggest booking as soon as you have your travel dates selected. In busy seasons, some tour destinations and experiences may sell out 2-3 months in advance. In slower times, you may be able to hop on a tour with a couple of days’ notice. Private tours can be planned well in advance or on short notice. To ensure you can visit your top picks for destinations and secure the vehicle of your choice, we suggest calling as soon as you have a headcount and dates.

The most popular months to visit Kentucky are April, May, June, September and October.

How many people can you accommodate? Is there a minimum group size?

Available daily, for groups sizes 1-14 guests. Groups 15+, please contact us to discuss available distilleries and restaurant partners!

Reviews From Guests

First time on the Bourbon Trail, and I highly recommend going with Mint Julep Experiences to book your tour! Great day had by all, tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Louisville area and distilleries.
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Ron F.

7/29/2024

This tour was a birthday gift from my husband. We came with friends. What a great day! Rabbit Hole, Buffalo Trace, and Bulleit. Tom was a wonderful guide. 10/10 would absolutely recommend and do again!!
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Jennifer B.

7/26/2024

Mint Julep Tours provided a great experience for a group of 16 lifelong friends wanting to experience KY!. They worked with us to design a unique experience of both the Bourbon Trail and a horse farm. We visited Old Forester, Jepthra Creed, and Bulleit distilleries as well as the Kismet Throughbred Horse farm. All were wonderful. Our driver and guide made the experience memorable and hassle free!
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Mark H.

7/24/2024
Used Mint Julip to plan a group of 17 bachelor party to do the bourbon tour. The experience was seamless from working with Laura to book and plan the trip, to the great day of experience with our tour guide Neil and driver Ray. They were on time, professional, and fun. Would highly recommend using them
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Marco P.

7/23/2024

The whole trip planned by Mint Julip tours was wonderful. The guides went out of their way to make the trip outstanding. Our meal stops were all prepared and ready for our group. The food came out warm and in an appetizing desplay. I would recommend Mint Julip trip to all.
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Carol B.

7/22/2024

Tom was a great guide who shared fun knowledge of Louisville and Bourbon without taking away from the independent stories that the distilleries share for their spirits. Eddie was a great driver on some of the winding Kentucky roads. This was a great tour of the Bardstown region Bourbon companies. Next we hit the Kentucky Artisan and Buffalo Trace locations on Sunday. Buffalo Trace is always a great distillery that everyone needs to experience. Our guide Mike and driver Nelson took great care of us today. Only low point was the Boozy Brunch did not offer bourbon as their beverage. I would come back and do the tour again. While the art of making bourbon is almost all the same, the flavors and creativity of each distiller makes returning to explore new locations exciting.
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Jeff S.

7/22/2024
Four family members and a close friend participated in a progressive dinner. It was our first experience with a culinary tour and we all enjoyed being chauffeured to three different restaurants for an appetizer, entree, dessert, and and a cocktail. The food and libations were wonderful and Larry (our driver), and Bobby (our guide) were absolutely great getting us to and from each destination on time. We also had the good fortune to meet and become friends with two other couples who were on the tour. Thanks Mint Julep!
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Keith S.

7/22/2024

This was my third time taking a Bourbon Trail tour with this company and it never disappoints! Holly was our awesome tour guide and Jerry was our driver that got us safely out to the Trail and back! They did a great job of giving details about downtown Louisville and the many distilleries you'll see on the drive out to the distilleries on your tour! Thank you and cheers Mint Julep!!
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Adrian C.

7/22/2024

We are so glad we did this tour! (Bourbon Tour - 10 hour tour). Everyone had a great time and considered it a highlight. First, we were surprised that 10 hours didn't seem too long (there was multiple stops and we were engaged). We considered it a very good value. We would recommend to our friends.
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Charlie

7/22/2024
Holly and Ray were absolute delights! I would recommend taking a Mint Julep Tour to anyone that wants to experience Louisville, while also sipping whiskey or whatever you like! Such a great time. My husband and I had a blast and will do it again in the future.
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Whitney S.

7/22/2024

I don’t know what else to say, I LOVE MINT JULEP TOURS!!! From the beginning (last June) until the end (yesterday) our experience with Mint Julep has been phenomenal. I know that there has to be a lot of time and effort that goes into creating the experiences that you provide, yet you make it seem absolutely effortless. We’ve been fortunate enough to experience those efforts on four different occasions now, and every one of them has been outstanding. From the Derby, to the Bourbon highway, to the horse farms; it’s all been outstanding!!

Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us when we want to go to Nashville.
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Ken T.

5/10/2023

We visited 11 distilleries over a 4-day period along with transportation being provided from our home in Gallatin & back The Mint Julep KY Bourbon Trail experience was one of the BEST vacations that our group of 10 have ever been on. The drivers were awesome & Laura Millen planned each day to perfection for the max enjoyment without overdoing it!
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Mike

2/27/2023
Our entire group said it was the best team building we’ve ever done! Our entire group said it was the best team building we’ve ever done! It truly was a fantastic experience and the day was perfect. Cindy and Terry were both an absolute joy and could not have made the day any more special than they did. Kudos to all of you — Mint Julep Excursions is a first class organization in every way. We made memories that will last us a lifetime, and we are incredibly grateful to you all for that!
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Eric
Altec Capital Services, LLC

8/26/2022

We were enthralled with what we received from Mint Julep We had an outstanding time for our visit and Larry was more than what we could have hoped for in a tour guide. I also want to thank you because the way you built the trip took more insight than I initially saw. The way everything flowed from start to finish built on the last and was not just a line of tours and tastings. I could see the thought process as we progressed through. We were enthralled with what we received from Mint Julep, and I could write for another hour on how much we LOVED Larry for his insight, patience and going above and beyond. If any of your other people are even close to him, then you have one hell of a product. We would recommend you to everyone.
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Tom S.

2/14/2022

This was a day I hope to never forget My husband and I had a fantastic time. Cindy really took her time and gave us a thorough tour. It was incredible. She has such a warm personality which brought a level of comfort to the day. This was a day I hope to never forget. We love the Louisville area so much! Thanks for having us!
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Windi A.

9/28/2021
Everyone I spoke to at Mint Julep was a wealth of knowledge, and every recommendation was spot on. Can't recommend Mint Julep enough. Amber helped me plan the perfect trip. Tom as an incredible tour guide. Kept us on schedule, and squeezed in some extras along the way. Everyone I spoke to at Mint Julep was a wealth of knowledge, and every recommendation was spot on. Worth every penny!
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John M.

9/23/2020

Mint Julep Tours and most especially Greg are the epitome of Southern Hospitality at its finest. My husband and I attended a charity auction for the Me, Fine Foundation in Raleigh, NC & won the bid for this trip. We were thrilled at the thought of Louisville: Food-Bourbon-Music-Horses...but also didn’t really know what we’d gotten ourselves into. We were absolutely wowed from moment one. We had the pleasure of meeting our gracious tour guide Greg S. He helped us get our Kentucky Bourbon ‘learn on’ while anticipating our every need or whim before they even occurred to us! We enjoyed the well-appointed chauffeur service, amazing food, and true V.I.P. treatment as we meandered down the Bourbon Trail visiting renowned distillers, enjoyed private tastings, and lunched in enchanting Bardstown, KY. Mint Julep Tours and most especially Greg are the epitome of Southern Hospitality at its finest. THANKYOU for a singularly amazing trip & the incredible thought and generous service—we will most definitely recommend y’all to friends and family!
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Lael

9/23/2020

Ready To Book?

Start building your private bourbon tour itinerary with the help of our Experience Coordinators. Book your date, then select the region your interested in visiting within Bourbon Country. An Experience Coordinator will be in touch to finalize your tour itinerary and route with you.