Lexington Private Bourbon Distillery Tour

No shared buses! This is a private vehicle for you and your group.
On this full-day private Lexington, KY, bourbon distillery tour, you will visit three separate distillery operations. On these stops, you'll learn information about making bourbon, while learning the history of some iconic brands.

For this tour, please select (5-6) distilleries from the list ranked in order of importance. From there, we will coordinate with you and book (2) distillery tours with tastings for your group, and (1) guided tasting only experience. These will booked based on availability, scheduling, ranking, and your final approval.

By booking this tour, you'll receive:

- Hassle-free booking
- A private vehicle for your group
- Free pickup from your hotel or Airbnb
- Base-level admission to 3 distilleries
- A knowledgeable & friendly designated driver

* Note, we will stop for lunch, but it is not included in this online price. This tour will take about 9 hours in total.

Meeting Point

21c Museum Hotel Louisville

700 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA

We will meet on the Main St. side of the hotel. We will reach out the day before your trip with the departure schedule and vehicle description.

What's included:

• (1) Base-Level Tour, or (1) Tasting, or (1) Cocktail at the distillery depending on itinerary
• Admission To 3 Distilleries (Chosen by your group)

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 14 hours

Woodford Reserve Distillery

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

One of Kentucky's most iconic whiskey brands. Guests of the Woodford Reserve Distillery Tour will enjoy a scaled-down distillery operation in a historic setting. This tour provides a great deal of history, picturesque views, and a basic tasting. This is a full distillery tour and tasting. - Optional

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buffalo Trace Distillery

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

A mammoth distillery operation with daily allocated products and a beautiful campus. Guests at the Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour will learn a great deal about history and distilling science while tasting some fantastic products. This is a full distillery tour. This tour sells out well in advance, so please be mindful when booking. - Optional

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

20 Reilly Road, Frankfort, 40601, Kentucky

A rustic, tasting-only stop that offers a nice variety of whiskey. Guests at the J Mattingly Distillery Tour can expect a nice tasting experience with a history of the brand. - Optional

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wild Turkey Distillery

1417 Versailles Rd, , Lawrenceburg, 40342-9624, Kentucky

One of the pillars of distilling in Kentucky. Guests at the Wild Turkey Distillery Tour will enjoy a beautiful campus with countless postcard quality views and a great whiskey tasting. This site is closed as of winter 2024. We will update this offering as soon as we can! - Optional

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

James E. Pepper Distillery

1228 Manchester St, Suite 100, Lexington, 40504-1129, Kentucky

An intimate distillery tour in a rustic setting. Guests at the James E Pepper distillery tour can expect a nice, easy walkthrough of a well-maintained distillery while learning the brand's rich history and sampling whiskey along the way. This is a production tour and tasting. - Optional

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

RD1 Spirits

1170 Manchester Street, Suite 190, Lexington, 40508-6701, Kentucky

A quick and easy stop for some darn good whiskey. Guests at the RD1 Distillery Tour can expect a relaxed guided tasting of award winning spirits in a laid-back tasting room and gift shop. This is a tasting-only experience.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

401 Cross St, Lexington, 40508-2806, Kentucky

A friendly brewery and distillery combo in a modern setting. Guests at the Lexington Brewing and Distilling Tour will enjoy smaller tour with a friendly, informative guide and a nice tasting. This location is known for Kentucky Barrel Beer, Town Branch Whiskey, and others. This is a tour and tasting. - Optional

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Castle & Key Distillery

4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, 40601-8233, Kentucky

A gorgeous distillery grounds with post-card quality views and a great history. Guests at the Castle and Key Distillery Tour will get to explore the beauty of this property, while taking in the history of the brand. The tasting emphasizes gin, rye, and vodka, and the distillery operation is newer. This is a full distillery tour and tasting. - Optional

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Four Roses

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

A top bourbon destination for a company that is serious about making good whiskey. Guests at the Four Roses Distillery Tour can expect a unique tour with old Spanish-Style architecture and a mix of new and vintage distilling equipment. This is a full distillery tour and tasting. - Optional

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Glenns Creek Distillery

3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, 40601-9231, Kentucky

A "no-frills" distillery that's focused on making good whiskey vs looking pretty. Guests on the Glenns Creek distillery tour can expect a down-home experience, with good whiskey, on a historic grounds. This is a small tour of the ground and production with a tasting. - Optional

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

283 Crab Orchard Rd, Frankfort, 40601-9185, Kentucky

A boozy stop at a small, "down home" distillery operation. Guests at the Whiskey Thief Distilling will enjoy a classic Kentucky experience, tasting directly out of barrels and spending time in the barn. This is a small distillery tour with a strong emphasis on tasting whiskey. - Optional

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included