Private Barrel Tours

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  • Single Barrel Select Program

    Roll Out the Barrels for a Private Selection 

    Selecting your own premium barrel of bourbon or whiskey is a one-of-a-kind encounter that few have the opportunity to experience.

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    Roll Out the Barrels for a Private Selection

    Experience the rare opportunity to select your own premium barrel of bourbon or whiskey with Mint Julep Experiences. Our exclusive partnerships across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana allow you to be fully immersed in the process—from sampling straight from the barrel to hand-labeling your own bottle collection.

    What to Expect in a Private Barrel Select Experience:

    • Guided Distillery Tour – Learn about the distilling and aging process from industry experts.
    • Barrel Tasting & Selection – Sample various barrels and evaluate their unique flavor profiles through sensory techniques.
    • Customize Your Bottles – Add personalized labels to your selected whiskey.
    • Bottling & Pickup – Most distilleries require 4-6 weeks for bottling, though some allow you to leave with your bottles the same day.

    Tennessee Whiskey Distilleries – Barrel Options:

    • Full Barrel – 180-160 bottles
    • Half Barrel – 100-80 bottles
    • Quarter Barrel – ~60 bottles

    The Barrel Select Experience – How It Works:

    • Selecting Your Barrel – Mint Julep coordinates your request and connects you with our distillery partners for payment and bottle logistics.
    • Time Commitment – The selection experience varies but typically lasts 2-5 hours.
    • Group Size – A 4-6 person group is ideal for an intimate experience, though larger groups can be accommodated.

    The Full Package – VIP Transportation & Tour:

    • Luxury Transportation – Travel in style with VIP transportation to and from the distillery.
    • Exclusive Access – Enjoy a seamless and private experience at select distilleries.
    • Responsible Enjoyment – Transportation services are mandatory to ensure a safe and stress-free experience.

    📞 Interested in a Private Barrel Selection? Contact us today to customize your experience!

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Best Distillery Tour!
Excellent tour with Ryan who was very informative and funny, JD slushies were nice, recommend the JD and lemonade. Tasters were good and nether though I'd like the Apple Jack would be my favourite seeing as I don't like apple drinks! Well worth doing, ensure you go to the Lynchburgh Square and go to the Barrel House and have a grilled cheese on crack, delicious...

David & Wendy

05/07/2024

Beautiful murals, wonderful memories
We saw so many amazing murals around town. Our guide Aaron was totally knowledgeable, really upbeat, and a great photographer! He recommended poses for pictures and captured amazing photos for my besties and I. It was so much more than I thought it would be! I would definitely recommend for any group, friends trip, or party to do....

Jennifer B.

23/07/2023

Such a fun time!!!
This was sooo much fun! Luke patiently waited on me and my friend to get there (we were late ) and kept us entertained the whole time! He also was very knowledgeable about the city and could answer questions we asked. It was us and another group of bachelorettes and he was very attentive and personable. And the murals were so beautiful/fun to get pics with too! Highly recommend doing this tour with him for a great time!!!...

Steph P.

23/07/2023

Jack Daniel's Tour — Great in every way!
Our tour guide, Johnathan was the best. He was friendly, fun and knowledgeable of the area. Our tour was created for us by Pam at Mint Julep and it was perfect!...

Gene F.

02/03/2024

Best Distillery Tour!
Excellent tour with Ryan who was very informative and funny, JD slushies were nice, recommend the JD and lemonade. Tasters were good and nether though I'd like the Apple Jack would be my favourite seeing as I don't like apple drinks! Well worth doing, ensure you go to the Lynchburgh Square and go to the Barrel House and have a grilled cheese on crack, delicious...

David & Wendy

05/07/2024

Beautiful murals, wonderful memories
We saw so many amazing murals around town. Our guide Aaron was totally knowledgeable, really upbeat, and a great photographer! He recommended poses for pictures and captured amazing photos for my besties and I. It was so much more than I thought it would be! I would definitely recommend for any group, friends trip, or party to do....

Jennifer B.

23/07/2023

Such a fun time!!!
This was sooo much fun! Luke patiently waited on me and my friend to get there (we were late ) and kept us entertained the whole time! He also was very knowledgeable about the city and could answer questions we asked. It was us and another group of bachelorettes and he was very attentive and personable. And the murals were so beautiful/fun to get pics with too! Highly recommend doing this tour with him for a great time!!!...

Steph P.

23/07/2023

Jack Daniel's Tour — Great in every way!
Our tour guide, Johnathan was the best. He was friendly, fun and knowledgeable of the area. Our tour was created for us by Pam at Mint Julep and it was perfect!...

Gene F.

02/03/2024

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    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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