Learn the Stories Behind Kentucky’s Most Famous Places
Mint Julep is a full-service experiential tourism company. We combine deep expertise, long-term partnerships, and complete hospitality services to help you experience the richness of Kentucky culture.
Public
Tours
Crafted full-day or half-day tours to distilleries, breweries and Louisville landmarks pre-planned for maximum fun
Customized
Tours
Build your own itinerary of distilleries, horse farms and more with the help of our experience experts for any size group
Elevated
Experiences
Special tour offerings taking you behind the scenes for one-of-a-kind bourbon and culinary adventures
Immerse Yourself
From fully customized outings to crafted public tour experiences, Mint Julep is Kentucky’s premier destination management company for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, legendary horse farms, historic landmarks and Commonwealth’s rich culinary scene.
As one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Guided Drinking Tours in America,” the one-of-a-kind, family-owned tour company offers transportation and event planning services for hassle-free ventures for any size group including corporate outings and V.I.P. excursions.
Based in Louisville, the Mint Julep Experiences team of bourbon experts, veteran tour guides and city concierges do it all to help you explore the living history of Kentucky in comfort and style.
New Cooperage Adventures
Go behind the barrel with Mint Julep Experiences!
Your only way into the Brown-Forman Cooperage is with us! See how coopers make the barrels for world-famous bourbon brands including Old Forester, Woodford Reserve and Coopers’ Craft.
This unforgettable look at the barrel-making process takes you through the cooperage where you’ll see barrels raised from start to finish. You’ll learn how the wood is prepped, watch as staves are carefully placed to form the barrel, and see the flames toast the inside to the perfect char level.
Upcoming tours are March 28, April 4, April 11 and April 25 at 9:30 a.m.
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