Kentucky Derby Bourbon Distillery Tour Experience

Derby 2025 Bourbon
Visit three of Kentucky’s most iconic distilleries—Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and Four Roses—during the excitement of Derby weekend!
At Buffalo Trace, is offering a modified visitor experience (due to limited tour availability), but guests with reservations can still enjoy:
A complimentary tasting of their award-winning bourbons
Access to a pop-up shopping experience with limited bottle availability (credit/debit only)
A 30 to 45-minute experience, ADA accessible
Note: Full tours are not currently available, but a modified tour may be offered closer to the date

At Woodford Reserve, you’ll enjoy either a guided tour or a tasting experience, depending on availability.
At Four Roses, explore their unique bourbon-making process with either a distillery tour or guided tasting.

Tour times may vary. Distillery visits depend on availability. After booking, please send your preferred distilleries.

Limited availability during Derby Week — don’t miss out!

Meeting Point

Mussel & Burger Bar

113 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

The driver will contact the client via text message the day before to confirm the pickup time and location. On the day of the tour, the driver arrives at the hotel and calls the client. Typically, clients wait at the main entrance

What's included:

• Due to the options you select, you will receive the start time and meeting point in the itinerary.
• Hotel Pick-Up from Downtown Louisville
• The client must send an email with the list of distilleries he wishes to visit
• Distillery Tours and/or Tastings Included
• Customizable tour - you may choose yor preferred 3 distilleries (dependent on their availability)
• Admission to 3 Bourbon Distilleries (depending on distillery availability)
• Coordinated Start Time - it depends on you chosen option

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 8 hours

Buffalo Trace Distillery

113 Great Buffalo Trce, , Frankfort, 40601-2091, Kentucky

Currently during DERBY 2025, Buffalo Trace is not offering full tours, but they have implemented a modified experience for visitors with confirmed reservations:
A small pop-up shopping area with limited bottle availability (credit/debit card only – no cash accepted).

A complimentary tasting experience.

Total duration is approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

The experience is ADA accessible.

Although traditional tours are not available at the moment, options for a modified version are being evaluated over the coming weeks.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Woodford Reserve Distillery

7855 McCracken Pike, Welcome Center, Versailles, 40383-9781, Kentucky

Woodford Reserve Distillery – Tour + Tasting Experience
We are planning to visit Woodford Reserve Distillery during the Derby 2025 trip. Depending on availability, we will either participate in a guided tour or a tasting experience.

About Woodford Reserve Distillery:

Established in 1812 and designated as a National Historic Landmark, Woodford Reserve is one of Kentucky’s oldest and most picturesque distilleries. Located in Versailles, KY, the distillery is renowned for its craftsmanship and scenic surroundings. The distillery offers a variety of experiences, including guided tours and tastings, allowing visitors to explore the bourbon-making process and sample their award-winning spirits

1 hour, 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Four Roses

1224 Bonds Mill Rd, , Lawrenceburg, 40342-9734, Kentucky

We are planning to visit Four Roses Distillery during the Derby 2025 trip. Depending on availability, we will either participate in a guided tour or a tasting experience.
About Four Roses Distillery:

Established in 1888, Four Roses is renowned for its unique approach to bourbon-making. The distillery combines five proprietary yeast strains with two separate mash bills to produce ten distinct recipes. This method results in a smooth and mellow flavor profile that has garnered numerous awards. A guided tasting of award-winning bourbons, including options like Four Roses Yellow Label, Small Batch, and Single Barrel.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included