The Best of The Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Visit destinations like Nearest Green and Jack Daniel's with Personalized Tours from Nashville
Custom Tennessee Whiskey Tours from Nashville
Nashville sits less than an hour from some of the most storied whiskey ground in the country like Jack Daniel's in Lynchburg, the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, George Dickel's Cascade Hollow, Nelson's Green Brier right in the city. A custom Tennessee whiskey tour means you choose which of those you actually want to see, in an order that makes sense, instead of spending your one day in Tennessee on a stranger's itinerary.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours
Create your own Bourbon Trail adventure with multiple distilleries to explore!Our Nashville to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tours give you exclusive access to top bourbon distilleries, craft breweries, and food artisans along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Thanks to our special partnerships, many locations offer exclusive bourbon 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.
Hill Country Distillery Tour
Jack, George and Uncle NearestLearn the rich history of distilling in Tennessee through the stories of Jack, George and Uncle Nearest. At George you’ll be treated to a unique tasting experience that walks you through the history and craftsmanship of the distillery. Jack and Uncle Nearest includes whiskey tours and tastings.
Tennessee Whiskey Legends Tour
Jack Daniel Distillery & Cascade Hollow Home of George DickelSip and see the historic distilleries where Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel Tennessee whiskeys are made in this behind-the-scenes tour. Join for an insider look at the craftsmanship behind two legendary spirits makers and toast to whiskey history. Each ticket includes guided transportation, lunch and tours with tastings.
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Custom Tennessee Whiskey Tours from Nashville: Jack Daniel's, Nearest Green & Beyond
Hill Country Distillery Tour: Jack Daniel's, George Dickel & Nearest Green
- Three distilleries, one unforgettable day. This custom Tennessee whiskey tour threads together Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, George Dickel's Cascade Hollow, and the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville — home to the whiskey brand honoring Nathan "Nearest" Green, the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel how to distill.
Tennessee Whiskey Legends Tour: Jack Daniel's + George Dickel
- A deeper dive for guests who'd rather linger at fewer stops than rush between five. This tour pairs a full Jack Daniel's Distillery tour and tasting in Lynchburg with George Dickel's Cascade Hollow location, plus guided transportation and lunch along the way.
Or Build Your Own Whiskey Trail
- Want to swap in Nelson's Green Brier for a stop inside Nashville, add a second day for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, or design something around a private event? Tell us the distilleries, the group, and the occasion — we'll build a custom Tennessee whiskey tour around it, with the same door-to-door planning as our set itineraries.
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Can I customize a Tennessee whiskey tour from Nashville?
Yes. Every Mint Julep whiskey tour can be tailored — choose your distilleries (Jack Daniel's, Nearest Green, George Dickel, Nelson's Green Brier and more), your group size, and your schedule, and we'll plan the route, reservations, and tastings around it.
What distilleries are on the Tennessee whiskey trail?
The core Tennessee whiskey trail runs through Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, George Dickel's Cascade Hollow, and Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville. Custom tours can combine any of these in a single day or spread across a multi-day trip.
How far is Jack Daniel's Distillery from Nashville?
About 75 miles — roughly an hour and a half by car. Mint Julep's tours include round-trip transportation in a private vehicle, so no one has to drive.
What is the Nearest Green Distillery?
The Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee produces Uncle Nearest whiskey and honors Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first known master distiller of American whiskey, who taught Jack Daniel to distill. It's a regular stop on Mint Julep's Tennessee whiskey trail tours.
Do I need to book my own flights?
Yes, guests arrange their own flights into Nashville. Mint Julep handles everything on the ground: transportation, distillery reservations, tastings, and guiding. We can provide recommended hotels with exclusive partner discounts as well.
