Louisville Bourbon Tasting and Food Tour

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon's storied history - and learn all the stories they won't tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour.
Visit award-winning restaurants, secret speakeasies, scenic rooftop bars, and intimate tasting rooms in NuLu. Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, gaining a profound understanding of its cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond.

Unlock bourbon's surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails, and land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town, including Nami by local celebrity Chef Edward Lee.

Perfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, this guided walking tour offers an experience that you won't find at any bourbon distillery. Reserve your spot early to experience the world's only walking food & bourbon tour!

Meeting Point

Taste Fine Wines and Bourbons

634 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

Meet us outside of Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons on Market Street. There is typically street parking nearby.

What's included:

• The unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky that they don't tell you on bourbon distillery tours
• Opportunity to purchase rare, premium, and hard-to-find bourbon at a local bottle shop
• Small group for a more personalized experience
• Delicious & surprising paired bites designed to unlock bourbon's depth, comprising a full dinner
• Bourbon tasting and craft cocktails that showcase bourbon’s versatility
• Upgrade available to add 3 rare and premium bourbon tastings to your tour, plus a take-home gift

Not included:

• Transportation
• Distillery visit

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

East Market District

East Market District, Louisville, KY, USA

Explore Louisville's trendiest neighborhood by night, venturing into hidden speakeasies, renowned restaurants, and rooftop cocktail bars. Taste bourbon and sip bourbon cocktails meticulously paired with surprising bites that will explore bourbon's versatility and nuance.

3 hours

Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons

634 E Market St, Louisville, 40202-1117, Kentucky

Begin the tour at a local bottle shop for a guided bourbon tasting and cheese plate. You'll also have the opportunity to shop for rare and premium bottles.

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Nulu Market Place

823 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Discover a secret speakeasy and the story of its rebellious bootlegger namesake. Hear a few highlights from Louisville's Prohibition past over cocktails - including a modern take on the classic Old Fashioned - & a selection of small bites.

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Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse

835 E Main St Ste. 106, Louisville, KY 40206, USA

Snag a coveted table at the award-winning restaurant from Louisville's celebrity Chef Edward Lee and enjoy a unique take on a Manhattan-style cocktail and pairing featuring a local bourbon-barrel aged soy sauce and spice blend.

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Downtown

Downtown, Louisville, KY, USA

Your tour will end at a rooftop view overlooking the downtown skyline at sunset. Savor a creative take on a Mint Julep cocktail alongside a decadent dessert that transforms a classic bourbon cocktail into a rich, indulgent treat.

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