Signature Bourbon Tours

Curated experiences that immerse guests in Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage. Our tours provide exclusive access to renowned distilleries, allowing guests to explore historic facilities and sample a variety of premium bourbons.

Bourbon tours

Our guides share insights into bourbon's history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance, enhancing the overall experience. Transportation is provided, ensuring a seamless journey through bourbon country.

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    Thursday Bourbon Tour

    Rabbit Hole, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit

    This Thursday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings. Distilleries include: a tour & tasting and tasting at Rabbit Hole, a local lunch, a premium tasting at Buffalo Trace, and bourbon tour and tasting at Bulleit Bourbon.

    $199
  • Friday Bourbon Tour

    Woodford Reserve, Jeptha Creed, Stitzel Weller

    This Friday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will enjoy a tour and tasting at Woodford Reserve, a tour/tasting at Jeptha Creed, and a tasting at Stitzel Weller.

    $219.00
  • Friday Bourbon Tour

    Lux Row, Heaven Hill, James B. Beam

    This Friday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will enjoy a tour and tasting at Lux Row, a Connoisseur tasting at Heaven Hill, and a tour with tastings at James B. Beam Distilling Co..

    $209.00
  • Saturday Bourbon Tour

    Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, Bardstown Bourbon Co.

    This Saturday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will enjoy a tour and tasting at Bardstown Bourbon Co., a Connoisseur tasting at Heaven Hill, and a tour with tastings at Maker's Mark distillery.

    $209.00

    Saturday Bourbon Tour

    Stitzel-Weller, Angel's Envy, KY Artisan/Jefferson's Reserve

    This Saturday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will start the day with a tasting at Stitzel-Weller, enjoy a tour and tasting at Angel's Envy after lunch, and a tour and tasting at KY Artisan/Jefferson's Reserve.

    $209.00
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    Sunday Brunch & Bourbon Tour

    Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Local Brunch

    This Sunday bourbon tour includes guided transportation, 3 distillery stops for tours and tastings, and a local lunch. Guests will enjoy a tour and tasting at Lux Row, a Connoisseur tasting at Heaven Hill, and a tour with tastings at James B. Beam Distilling Co..

    $199
  • Staves and Stills Experience

    Lux Row Distillers, Limestone Branch Distillery, and Kentucky Cooperage

    Join us on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey that takes guests through the rich art of barrel-making and distilling process with industry leaders Independent Stave Cooperage and Luxco. This immersive experience is designed for those with a passion for Kentucky craftsmanship and a love for spirits.

    $280

Tour Details

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    We plan your day in Bourbon Country from start to finish – transporting you to Kentucky bourbon distilleries and grabbing a local lunch along the way. Your Mint Julep guide will lead the day with fun facts and bourbon history, filling in the blanks between each stop. They will take care of all the details – from tour timing to distillery admissions and more. You just sit back and enjoy your fully-guided bourbon tour!

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  • What's Included

    • Start to finish coordination for your private barrel selection experience
    • VIP transportation
    • Premium brand barrels to choose from
    • Hand-picked and personalized to your group’s tastes
    • Bourbon thieving
    • Receive hand-labeled bottles from your barrel select
    • Design a custom label for your bottles
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  • Departure information

    All ticketed bourbon tours depart from the Mint Julep Experiences Hub inside Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel (unless otherwise noted at booking or upon confirmation).
    Departure times and destinations vary. Please double-check your confirmation sheet for the exact timing. In most cases, tour availability opens 180 days in advance of the tour departure date.

    For help with your booking, call 502-583-1433.

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what our
guests say

Best Tour I’ve ever experienced!
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....

Becky R.

07/11/2024

Birthday Bourbon Trip!
My friend took treated me to a day tour for my birthday. It was top shelf and then some!!! Rabbit Hole (Louisville), Bulleit (Shelbyville), Buffalo Trace and a delicious lunch at Limewater (both in Frankfort). Tom R was our guide and he was excellent. Highly recommend Tom & Mint Julep! Professional, knowledgeable and just plain fun. And a shout out to our driver Nelson without whom we’d never made it to these super Kentucky distilleries...

Margaret H.

12/02/2025

Great Bourbon-Great Tour
From planning to packing for the return home - Mint Julep was AWESOME! 10 of us had the idea to hit the Bourbon trail, but didn't want to drive. We found Mint Julep and connected with Jeannie who is the best, most detailed travel planner around. She knows the best tours, tastings and horse farms, and worked out the times and activities perfectly. When we got to Louisville, we met our driver Kenny. He is knowledgeable about Bourbon, Kentucky and so much more. For 2 days we sipped, tasted, toured, petted horses, learned about distilling, rik houses and thoroughbreds. The vans are clean and comfortable. We were dropped at the front door, helped in and out, provided with water, helped with purchases and more. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Go and enjoy this experience...and book with Mint Julep-you'll have a blast!...

Joanne M.

05/09/2024

Look no further! Book with Mint Julep!
I did 2 tours the first with Cindy and Gary the driver. I loved the tour. First class experience. Cindy is a great guide and Gary is a top driver! You couldn’t ask for more in the tour. We were taken round some amazing distilleries and truly looked after by Mint Julep. The second was with the amazing driver guide Dan. Dan’s knowledge and enthusiasm is amazing! He really went the extra mile in looking after us....

Ralph R.

02/02/2025

Best Tour I’ve ever experienced!
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....

Becky R.

07/11/2024

Birthday Bourbon Trip!
My friend took treated me to a day tour for my birthday. It was top shelf and then some!!! Rabbit Hole (Louisville), Bulleit (Shelbyville), Buffalo Trace and a delicious lunch at Limewater (both in Frankfort). Tom R was our guide and he was excellent. Highly recommend Tom & Mint Julep! Professional, knowledgeable and just plain fun. And a shout out to our driver Nelson without whom we’d never made it to these super Kentucky distilleries...

Margaret H.

12/02/2025

Great Bourbon-Great Tour
From planning to packing for the return home - Mint Julep was AWESOME! 10 of us had the idea to hit the Bourbon trail, but didn't want to drive. We found Mint Julep and connected with Jeannie who is the best, most detailed travel planner around. She knows the best tours, tastings and horse farms, and worked out the times and activities perfectly. When we got to Louisville, we met our driver Kenny. He is knowledgeable about Bourbon, Kentucky and so much more. For 2 days we sipped, tasted, toured, petted horses, learned about distilling, rik houses and thoroughbreds. The vans are clean and comfortable. We were dropped at the front door, helped in and out, provided with water, helped with purchases and more. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Go and enjoy this experience...and book with Mint Julep-you'll have a blast!...

Joanne M.

05/09/2024

Look no further! Book with Mint Julep!
I did 2 tours the first with Cindy and Gary the driver. I loved the tour. First class experience. Cindy is a great guide and Gary is a top driver! You couldn’t ask for more in the tour. We were taken round some amazing distilleries and truly looked after by Mint Julep. The second was with the amazing driver guide Dan. Dan’s knowledge and enthusiasm is amazing! He really went the extra mile in looking after us....

Ralph R.

02/02/2025

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  • Best Time To Visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®?

    All public food tours depart from the Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel in downtown Louisville at 210 W Liberty St. *Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs takes places at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown Cafe located at 731 Brent St. Louisville, KY. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.

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  • Where do tours depart from?

    All public food tours depart from the Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel in downtown Louisville at 210 W Liberty St. *Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs takes places at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown Cafe located at 731 Brent St. Louisville, KY. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.

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