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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Posted on 6/27/26 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 6/27/26 at 12:46 pm
Me and the wife and another couple are heading to Kentucky for the LSU game in October. Leave on Wednesday morning. Looking for tips and must do's or don'ts on the Kentucky Bourbon trail. Probably staying in Lexington, but haven't really thought about it.
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Posted on 6/27/26 at 12:58 pm to Murtown
Some buddies and I did it a few years ago - I would highly suggest staying in Louisville (more distilleries) and booking through a tour group and not just doing it yourselves.
We used Mint Julep Tours - they picked us up in a big van (just our group), they had some water and beers for us, and they setup a lunch for us at a BBQ joint (it was included in the price of the tour). It was nice not having to worry about driving.
For the tour we did Angels Envy, Kentucky Artisan, and Stitzel-Weller (at the time that was the Bulleit tasting room). All three were different in their own way and made for a very well rounded tour.
If you're not huge bourbon folks - three stops should be good.
Outside of the tours, we played some golf (don't remember the course - nothing special) and we watched Louisville/Clemson when Lamar was at Louisville. It was interesting vibe since they sell bourbon in the stadium.
Main dinner was at Jeff Ruby's.
We did the Louisville Slugger tour.
It was a fun trip.
We used Mint Julep Tours - they picked us up in a big van (just our group), they had some water and beers for us, and they setup a lunch for us at a BBQ joint (it was included in the price of the tour). It was nice not having to worry about driving.
For the tour we did Angels Envy, Kentucky Artisan, and Stitzel-Weller (at the time that was the Bulleit tasting room). All three were different in their own way and made for a very well rounded tour.
If you're not huge bourbon folks - three stops should be good.
Outside of the tours, we played some golf (don't remember the course - nothing special) and we watched Louisville/Clemson when Lamar was at Louisville. It was interesting vibe since they sell bourbon in the stadium.
Main dinner was at Jeff Ruby's.
We did the Louisville Slugger tour.
It was a fun trip.
Posted on 6/28/26 at 2:31 pm to Murtown
I’ve been to tours at 4, and want to go back and do more.
Make sure to book tours well in advance. Buffalo Trace in Frankfort is the toughest to book. I wasn’t able to get a tour, but still visited. A very long line to get in…
In the Lexington area, I visited Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key, and Wild Turkey. I highly recommended all three. Woodford Reserve is a good one to do in the morning while, Castle & Key along the stream is great for an afternoon visit.
There are a few others in the Lexington area I need to back and visit. I really should have booked more than I did.
I also visited Makers Mark, but it is a ways away from Lexington. It is great too.
Also, go to the Fall Meet at Keeneland. It runs through October.
Make sure to book tours well in advance. Buffalo Trace in Frankfort is the toughest to book. I wasn’t able to get a tour, but still visited. A very long line to get in…
In the Lexington area, I visited Woodford Reserve, Castle & Key, and Wild Turkey. I highly recommended all three. Woodford Reserve is a good one to do in the morning while, Castle & Key along the stream is great for an afternoon visit.
There are a few others in the Lexington area I need to back and visit. I really should have booked more than I did.
I also visited Makers Mark, but it is a ways away from Lexington. It is great too.
Also, go to the Fall Meet at Keeneland. It runs through October.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 8:40 am to Snoop Dawg
fun fact, Buffalo Trace opens additional tours the morning of.
Posted on 6/29/26 at 10:36 am to Murtown
book the tours early, most were sold out 2 months in advance when we went in '21
Posted on 6/30/26 at 9:45 am to Murtown
Tour Jim Beam. Of all that my wife and I did last month, it was by far the best. Michters upstairs bar on Whiskey Row was very nice. Visit Whistle Pig in Louisville.
Posted on 6/30/26 at 4:12 pm to Murtown
Posted on 7/1/26 at 12:42 pm to Murtown
We did it last year. We went to Maker's, Woodford, Buffalo Trace and Willet. We liked the food pairing with the bourbons. The tour guide at Willet was trashed by out late afternoon tour. Also, the barrel making factory tour was one of the best things we did.
Just be aware that each one is a good distance from the next, so it a drive. Most are out of Louisville, and many a good bit out of Louisville. We went to a few around Frankfurt and ate at some small towns around there.
We are going to Kentucky for the game, going to do a couple of distilleries the first day, then opening day at Keeneland.
Just be aware that each one is a good distance from the next, so it a drive. Most are out of Louisville, and many a good bit out of Louisville. We went to a few around Frankfurt and ate at some small towns around there.
We are going to Kentucky for the game, going to do a couple of distilleries the first day, then opening day at Keeneland.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 1:58 pm to Murtown
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Me and the wife and another couple are heading to Kentucky for the LSU game in October. Leave on Wednesday morning. Looking for tips and must do's or don'ts on the Kentucky Bourbon trail. Probably staying in Lexington, but haven't really thought about it.
I cannot stress enough, beyond seeing bourbon distilleries, to attend the Keeneland Fall Meet while you're here. Especially if you're going to stay in Lexington.
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