Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Tour
Mint Julep Experiences offers a variety of culinary tours in Nashville, allowing guests to explore the city's rich food and drink scene. These tours are designed to provide immersive experiences, combining tastings with cultural insights.
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Food Tour
Central BBQ, Pennington Distillery, New Heights Brewing CompanyThis tasting experience will have you immersing yourself in Tennessee whiskey traditions at a local distillery with a tour and tasting. You’ll also be visiting a local Nashville BBQ joint for a smoked meat platter and a stop at a brewery for a beer flight.
$150
Tour Details
tour description
Learn the stories behind some of Nashville’s most popular BBQ and drinking destinations! You’ll go behind the scenes to get a taste of the best of Southern BBQ on this Music City tour.
This tasting experience will have you immersing yourself in Tennessee whiskey traditions at a local distillery with a tour and tasting. You’ll also be visiting a local Nashville BBQ joint for a smoked meat platter and a stop at a brewery for a beer flight.
What's Included
- BBQ Lunch
- Distillery Tour & Tasting
- Flight of Local Craft Beer
- Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus with cooler, ice, and water
- Professional Driver/Guide
Check-in details
This Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Food Tour picks up near the Rep. John Lewis Way South at 11:15am. The group will depart promptly at 11:30 am for the 4 hour tasting experience through Music City!
What to bring
- Valid ID
- Closed toe shoes
- Gratuity appreciated (15-20% suggested)
Departure information
- Central BBQ (1 hour. Admission Ticket Included)
Begin your gastronomic journey at Central BBQ, a celebrated BBQ joint known for its mouthwatering smoked meats and vibrant atmosphere. As you step into this iconic eatery, you’ll be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of slow-cooked barbecue, prepared with a blend of secret spices and smoked to perfection over hickory wood. - Corsair Distillery (1 hour. Admission Ticket Included)
Next, head to Corsair Distillery for an intimate tour and tasting session. Discover the craftsmanship and history behind Tennessee whiskey, from grain to bottle. Learn about the distillery’s commitment to quality and tradition while exploring the production process. - New Heights Brewing Company. (45 minutes. Admission ticket included)
Conclude your tour with a visit to New Heights Brewing Company, a local gem in Nashville’s vibrant craft beer scene. Take a guided tour of the brewery, where you’ll learn about the intricacies of brewing, from the selection of ingredients to the fermentation process. Enjoy a curated beer flight featuring a variety of their most popular brews. Sample a range of styles, from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, each crafted with care and creativity. The flight offers a perfect way to explore the diverse flavors and innovations that define New Heights Brewing.
- Central BBQ (1 hour. Admission Ticket Included)
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What kind of vehicles do you use for tours?
Most tours travel in one of our comfortable 14-passenger or 22-passenger buses.
Is this a BYOB tour? Can we bring drinks on the bus?
You can bring your own beverages on the bus for the drive there and back. You must be 21+ of age to go on this tour. Please drink responsibly. A cooler with ice and bottled water are provided on all Mint Julep experiences.
Can we request additional stops?
Requests cannot be made for this ticketed tour as it follows a pre-set itinerary and is a public tour. If you’d like to tailor your itinerary or create a custom tour with our Experience Coordinators, please inquire about Custom Travel options.
Can we play our own music on the bus?
Personal playlists cannot be played for this ticketed tour as it is a public tour. If you’d like to tailor your itinerary or create a custom tour with our Experience Coordinators, please inquire about Custom Travel options.
Do I have to drink on a tour?
No! Many guests chose to enjoy the history and craftsmanship of American whiskey without ever tasting a drop. Every guest comes away with a newfound appreciation of the spirit and the state of Tennessee whether they chose to drink or not.
Are there vegetarian options?
There are no vegetarian options on this food tour. If you’d like to request a Custom Food Tour that is tailored to dietary needs, please inquire for a custom travel itinerary and our Experience Coordinators would be happy to put together a custom tour a vegetarian friendly restaurants in Nashville.
Cancellations
All reservations are confirmed at the time of booking. Tickets are only valid for the date purchased. Reservations cannot be refunded, but a credit voucher will be issued to be used within 1 year from the original tour date if a cancellation is needed. Please contact us for further questions related to your tour. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please call our office at 615-436-0187. Failure to arrive on time for your scheduled tour will result in a no-show charge of 100% of the tour fee.
