Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Visit historic and new Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries
Famous brands and craft makers of bourbon and whiskey call Kentucky home. Scattered across the state, bourbon distilleries old and new, create some of the world’s favorite spirits. Most Kentucky bourbon distilleries offer tours with tasting experiences. For that reason, “bourbonism” and tourism to Kentucky, to experience the famous Bourbon Country is booming.
Popular Kentucky bourbon distilleries can be found along The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® (an official membership trail) and throughout Bourbon Country).
To maximize your day, make Louisville your home base, then visit the distilleries located close to each other. Kentucky bourbon distilleries are located east and south of Louisville. Most guests can visit about three bourbon distilleries per day. Keep in mind that most distillery tour times are from 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. Admission price and availability vary.
Official Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distilleries
Louisville Region
- Angel’s Envy Distillery
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Michter’s Distillery
- Old Forester Distilling Co.
- Rabbit Hole Distillery
- Stitzel-Weller Distillery
- Copper & Kings American Brandy Co.
- Kentucky Artisan Distillery
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
Bardstown Region
- Bardstown Bourbon Co.
- Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
- James B. Beam Distilling Co.
- Lux Row Distillers
- Maker’s Mark Distillery
- Boundary Oak Distillery
- Limestone Branch Distillery
- Log Still Distillery
- Preservation Distillery
- Willett Distillery
Lexington Region
- Town Branch Distillery
- Wilderness Trail Distillery
- Barrel House Distilling Co.
- Bluegrass Distillers
- Fresh Bourbon Distillery
- Hartfied & Co. Distillery
- James E. Pepper Distillery
- RD1 Spirits
Northern Region
- August Distillery
- Boone County Distilling Co.
- Neeley Family Distillery
- New Riff Distiling
- Pensive Distillling Co.
- Second Sights Spirits
- The Old Pogue Distillery
Central Region
- Bulleit Distilling Co.
- Four Roses Distillery
- Wild Turkey Distillery
- Woodford Reserve Distillery
- Castle & Key Distillery
- Jeptha Creed Distilllery
- Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
Western Region
- Green River Distilling Co.
- Casey Jones Distillery
- Dueling Grounds Distillery
- MB Roland Distillery
- The Bard Distillery
Bourbon Country Distilleries
DISTILLERIES IN BOURBON COUNTRY
- Brown-Forman Cooperage
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Copper & Kings Brandy Distillery
- Independent Stave Cooperage
- Old Samuels Distillery
- Starhill Distillery @ Huber’s Farm
DISTILLLERIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY REGION
- Jeptha Creed Distillery
- Kentucky Artisan Distillery
- Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
- Limestone Branch Distillery
- Preservation Distillery
- Willett Distillery
- Log Still Distillery
- Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery
DISTILLERIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY REGION
- The Bard Distillery
- MB Roland Distillery
- Dueling Grounds Distillery
- Casey Jones Distillery
- Boundary Oak Distillery
DISTILLERIES IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY REGION
- Second Sight Spirits
- Neeley Family Distillery
- New Riff Distillery
- The Old Pogue Distillery
- Boone County Distilling Co
DISTILLERIES IN BLUEGRASS REGION
- Castle & Key Distillery
- Hartfield & Co.
- James E. Pepper Distillery
- Barrel House Distilling Co.
- Bluegrass Distillers
Ticketed Bourbon Tours
Three Distilleries | Lunch | Transportation
Departs from Omni Hotel in Downtown Louisville
Join other bourbon enthusiasts on a guided tour of Bourbon Country! Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, travelers visit a pre-set schedule of three Kentucky bourbon distilleries on our signature bourbon tours. Destinations and times vary. Each ticket includes guided transportation, distillery admissions, tours, tastings and lunch. On Sundays, we offer a Bourbon and Brunch option that includes a southern-inspired brunch with cocktail and two distillery visits for tours/tastings.
While you tour the Kentucky distilleries, you’ll learn the heritage of America’s native spirit and bourbon facts to impress your friends, like the difference between single barrel and small batch. One of our enthusiastic tour leaders will ride on the bus with you sharing insight and filling in the gaps between stops. The full-day public bourbon tours depart from downtown Louisville at the Omni.
Custom Bourbon Tours & Experiences
Single & Multi-Day Tours | Available 7-Days a Week | Transportation
Custom Pick-up & Drop-off Options
Maximize your Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience by customizing a tour itinerary with the help of our Experience Coordinators. Groups of all sizes choose Mint Julep Experiences to plan one-day and multi-day Bourbon Country itineraries. By working with one of our Experience Coordinators, you can pick your favorite distilleries to visit or take our expert advice to craft a perfect day.
Custom Tours are a great option for special events, corporate outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries and client appreciation gifts. Several bourbon distilleries offer exclusive tastings or private experiences only available to Mint Julep customers. Behind-the-scenes access, straight-from-the-barrel tastings, cocktail mixology classes, elevated and rare bourbon flights, chats with master distillers, cooperage tours, and single barrel select experiences can all be arranged!
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