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Distilleries & Destinations
Groups of all sizes choose Mint Julep Experiences to plan unforgettable one-day and multi-day custom Kentucky tours. Whether you're exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for the first time or returning to discover new favorites, our expertly curated Bourbon Trail tours offer exclusive access to world-renowned distilleries.
Customized Kentucky Tours
Create your own Bourbon Trail adventure with over 100 distilleries to explore!Our Kentucky Bourbon Tours give you exclusive access to top distilleries, craft breweries, and food artisans along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Thanks to our special partnerships, many locations offer private tours and tastings only available to Mint Julep Experiences guests. Whether you're visiting iconic stops on the Bourbon Trail or discovering hidden gems, we make your journey unforgettable.
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Groups of all sizes choose Mint Julep Experiences to plan one-day and multi-day custom Kentucky tours. These guests set out on excursions along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and throughout the Bluegrass state. By working with one of our experience coordinators, you can craft your perfect day with their knowledge and expertise.
- Work one-on-one with an Experience Coordinator
- Offered 7 days a week
- Local and regional departures and pickups (Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati and more!)
- Private Bourbon Country transportation with the Mint Julep fleet
- Craft your own itinerary with guaranteed reservations
Customized Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tours are a great option for special events, corporate outings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries and client appreciation gifts.
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
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Copper & Kings Brandy Distillery
- Independent Stave Cooperage
- Old Samuels Distillery
- Starhill Distillery @ Huber’s Farm
Horse Country
Travel the hills of Kentucky’s Horse Country seeing the various stages of a race horse’s life at a stud farm, nursery, training center and race track.
- Thoroughbred & Nursery Farms
- Churchill Downs & Keeneland
- Kentucky Derby Museum
Breweries & Wineries
Explore Louisville’s breweries and wineries. Sample craft beer and regional wines from a variety of small brewers and vintners utilizing Kentucky-grown grapes.
Brewgrass Trail
Kentucky Wineries
Regional Transportation: Pickups and Destinations
With our VIP Transportation and Custom Tours, you can arrange for pickup and transit to various regional destinations. Mint Julep Experiences offers transportation services across all of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Kentucky and into parts of Tennessee for full-day or multi-day itineraries. Below are the most popular regional pickup and destination locations.
- Louisville
- Bardstown
- Lexington
- Northern Kentucky
- Cincinnati
- Nashville
What's Included
- Maximized itinerary
- VIP transportation
- Trained tour leader
- Guaranteed reservations
- Expert Insight
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By working with one of our experience coordinators, you will tap into our local knowledge and expertise to craft the perfect day.
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What distilleries offer barrel selects?
We partner with the following distilleries to bring our guests the incredible experience of selecting their own barrel!
Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Wilderness Trail, Starlight, MGP, Angel’s Envy, Lux Row, Limestone Branch, Pursuit Spirits, Log Still, Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co, Nashville Barrel Co, and Jack Daniel’s Distillery.When will the bottles be ready after picking a barrel?
4-6 weeks depending on the distillery
How do my barrel pick bottles ship?
Shipping options depend on the distillery and include onsite pickup, direct-to-consumer, or clearance through a local liquor store.
How large of a group is recommended?
Every distillery is different, typically, a group of 4-6 people is perfect, BUT we can accommodate a larger group if needed.
Are these barrels for the general public/consumers only?
This barrel select program is for general consumers only, they are Not-For-Resale. Bourbon/Whiskey clubs, individuals, corporations (gifts to employees, clients), and anyone else that won’t be re-selling any or all of the bottles can buy a barrel through the barrel select program.
When is this available? How can I book?
The barrel select program is available year-round, seven days a week. Most distilleries can accommodate this experience best Monday-Friday. If you’re interested in reserving a barrel pick for your group, please contact us directly for a quote and to begin planning.
