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Louisville, USA
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Overview
✔ Visit 3 Kentucky distilleries from a curated list of 20+ ✔ One iconic, one family-owned, one innovative craft distillery ✔ Distillery visits may include tour and/or tasting, depending on availability ✔ Comfortable small-group transportation ✔ Door-to-door pickup & drop-off in Louisville, Bardstown, or Frankfort ✔ Customized itinerary based on availability ✔ Smart routing to minimize time on the road ✔ Time to explore, learn, and shop at each stop ✔ Highly knowledgeable local bourbon guide ✔ Personalized support via phone or email A relaxed bourbon experience focused on real stories, great distilleries, and the authentic spirit of Kentucky. The Bourbon Bites Tour. The Kentucky you came for.
Pickup Information
"The driver will contact you via text message at the provided phone number one day in advance and also at the agreed pickup location."
Language Offered
German-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Barrel Tasting
Experience one of Kentucky’s most unique bourbon distilleries, where you taste whiskey straight from the barrel using a traditional whiskey thief. No filtration, no proofing — just pure, untamed bourbon as it ages in the rickhouse. This is as close as it gets to tasting bourbon the way master distillers do.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• 100% single-barrel, barrel-proof tastings
• Whiskey is served directly from the aging barrel
• No two tastings are ever the same
• Set on a scenic working farm
• One of the most interactive bourbon experiences in Kentucky
A raw, authentic, and unforgettable hands-on bourbon stop.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour and/or Tasting (1:30 m.)
Visit the oldest continuously operating distillery in America, a true icon of Kentucky bourbon history. During Prohibition, Buffalo Trace never closed thanks to a federal license to produce medicinal whiskey. Today, it is the birthplace of some of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Home of legendary brands like Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Stagg & Pappy Van Winkle
• Birthplace of the world’s first single-barrel bourbon
• Built on ancient buffalo migration trails
• Historic warehouses from the 1800s still in use
• Barrel aging varies by floor for different flavor profiles
Enjoy a guided tour through historic buildings and a curated tasting at the end.
Duration: 75 mins
3. Jeptha Creed
Jeptha Creed Distillery – Tour and/or Tasting
Discover a true ground-to-glass family-owned distillery where everything begins on the farm and ends in the bottle. Jeptha Creed is known for reviving heirloom grains and crafting bold, distinctive Kentucky bourbon with a strong agricultural identity and deep local roots.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Famous for using Bloody Butcher red corn, an heirloom pre-Prohibition grain
• Family grows much of their own grain on site
• Small-batch, craft-focused production
• Located on historic farmland near ancient Kentucky trade routes
• Known for innovative, grain-forward flavor profiles
A powerful blend of tradition, farming, and bold modern bourbon.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Wild Turkey Distillery
Wild Turkey Distillery – Tour and/or Tasting
Visit one of Kentucky’s most legendary bourbon distilleries, dramatically perched above the Kentucky River. Wild Turkey is renowned for its bold, high-rye bourbons and its deep-rooted family legacy. For over six decades, the Russell family has crafted powerful, full-flavored bourbons recognized worldwide.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Home of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell, known as “The Buddha of Bourbon”
• High-rye mashbill for bold, spicy flavor profiles
• Scenic rickhouses overlooking the Kentucky River
• One of the longest-running master distiller careers in bourbon history
• Strong global collector and export demand
A bold, iconic Kentucky bourbon Tour and/or Tasting experience.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Woodford Reserve Distillery
Woodford Reserve Distillery – Tour and/or Tasting
Visit one of Kentucky’s most elegant and historic bourbon distilleries, set among rolling horse farms and limestone buildings from the 1800s. Woodford Reserve is known for its triple distillation in traditional copper pot stills, a rare method in bourbon that adds depth and complexity. It is also the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, blending craftsmanship, heritage, and racing tradition.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• One of the few bourbon distilleries using triple pot distillation
• Official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby
• Famous for its Double Oaked expression
• Limestone warehouses naturally regulate aging
• Owned by Brown-Forman, makers of Jack Daniel’s
A refined and iconic Kentucky bourbon Tour and/or Tasting experience.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Four Roses
Four Roses Distillery – Tour and/or Tasting
Visit one of Kentucky’s most distinctive bourbon distilleries, famous for creating 10 unique bourbon recipes using two mashbills and five proprietary yeast strains. Four Roses blends science, precision, and tradition to craft balanced, floral, and spice-forward bourbons loved by collectors worldwide. During Prohibition, it survived as one of the few bourbons sold legally for medicinal purposes.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Uses 10 different bourbon recipes
• Once exported its best bourbon only to Japan
• Distillation in Lawrenceburg, aging in Coxs Creek
• Known for floral, spicy high-rye flavor profiles
• Iconic Spanish-style distillery architecture
A unique and storied Kentucky bourbon Tour and/or Tasting experience.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience
Bulleit Distilling Co. – Tour and/or Tasting
Explore one of Kentucky’s most modern and innovative bourbon distilleries. Bulleit is famous for its high-rye mashbill, which creates a bold, spicy, and instantly recognizable flavor profile. The distillery combines cutting-edge sustainability, large-scale production, and a frontier-inspired bourbon philosophy rooted in an old family recipe.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Known worldwide for its high-rye bourbon style
• State-of-the-art, eco-friendly distillery
• Inspired by an old frontier recipe from the 1800s
• One of the fastest-growing bourbon brands globally
• Massive maturation warehouses with thousands of aging barrels
A bold, modern Kentucky bourbon Tour and/or Tasting experience.
Duration: 30 mins
8. Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Stitzel-Weller Distillery: A historic distillery known for brands like Blade & Bow and Orphan Barrel, offering tours that delve into its legacy.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Bardstown Bourbon Class
Bardstown Bourbon Company – Tour and/or Tasting
Discover one of the most innovative and modern distilleries in Kentucky’s Bourbon Capital. Bardstown Bourbon Company blends cutting-edge technology with deep bourbon tradition and is widely known as a world leader in collaborative distilling, producing whiskey for many top global brands while also crafting its own award-winning bourbons.
Rare Facts & Highlights:
• Known as the “Napa Valley of Bourbon” hub for innovation
• Produces bourbon for multiple major whiskey brands
• Home to a famous distillery restaurant overlooking the stills
• State-of-the-art column stills and maturation program
• Award-winning Discovery & Fusion Series
A modern, high-energy Kentucky bourbon Tour and/or Tasting experience.
Duration: 30 mins
10. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Step inside the world of Evan Williams, the first licensed bourbon distillery in Kentucky’s history, located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Explore its rich heritage, learn how bourbon is crafted, and enjoy delicious tastings. A must-visit for all bourbon lovers
Duration: 10 mins
11. Limestone Branch Distillery
Limestone Branch Distillery
Discover the craft and tradition behind Limestone Branch, a Kentucky gem known for its smooth bourbons made with pure limestone-filtered water. Handcrafted with care, their small-batch spirits deliver bold flavor and true Kentucky heritage in every sip. Experience quality and tradition in every pour!
Duration: 10 mins
12. Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience
Discover Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and taste the award winning Kentucky whiskey inspired by the small batch technique used over 150 years ago.
Duration: 10 mins
13. Bluegrass Distillers
Bluegrass Distillers – Tour & Tasting
Discover bourbon at historic Elkwood Farm in Midway. Enjoy a guided tour of the full production process and finish with a tasting of their signature Blue Corn and small-batch bourbons.
Duration: 10 mins
14. J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
J. Mattingly 1845
A refined tasting of rare bourbons from a legacy dating back to 1845.
Indulge in a guided tasting at J. Mattingly 1845, where bourbon heritage and innovation unite. Discover rare small-batch expressions from a distillery rooted in history since 1845.
Duration: 10 mins
15. Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
Heaven Hill Distillery
A cornerstone of Kentucky bourbon and one of the largest family-owned distilleries in the country. Known for iconic brands and deep heritage, Heaven Hill offers a classic bourbon experience rooted in tradition, history, and craftsmanship.
Duration: 30 mins
16. Maker's Mark
Maker’s Mark Distillery
One of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbon distilleries, famous for its hand-dipped red wax bottles. Set on a beautiful historic campus, Maker’s Mark blends tradition, craftsmanship, and a relaxed, scenic visit that showcases classic Kentucky bourbon at its finest.
Duration: 30 mins
17. Glenns Creek Distillery
Glenn’s Creek Distillery
A small, independent distillery set on a historic bourbon site, known for experimental releases and revived legacy brands. Glenn’s Creek is a great stop for curious bourbon lovers who enjoy unique stories and off-the-beaten-path Kentucky whiskey.
Duration: 30 mins
18. Jim Beam Distillery
Jim Beam Distillery
The world’s best-selling bourbon and a true Kentucky icon, with over 200 years of family legacy. Jim Beam offers a classic, approachable bourbon experience that blends tradition, scale, and the history behind one of the most recognizable names in whiskey.
Duration: 30 mins
19. Willett Distilling Company
Willett Distillery
A legendary family-owned distillery known for distinctive pot still bourbon and rye. Set on a picturesque hilltop in Bardstown, Willett blends tradition, character, and one of the most respected names in craft Kentucky whiskey.
Duration: 30 mins
20. J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
A hands-on, craft distillery known for custom blending and bold, experimental bourbons. J. Mattingly 1845 offers a relaxed, interactive experience where creativity and non-traditional recipes take center stage.
Duration: 30 mins
Inclusion
Luxus Transportation
Professional English, Spanish, and German Guide
Exclusion
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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