Bourbon Experiences Across Kentucky
The Classic Collection
The Signature Collection
The Signature Collection
The Signature Collection
The Signature Collection
The Signature Collection
The Reserve Collection
Private & Custom Bourbon Experiences
Private & Custom Bourbon Experiences
Private & Custom Bourbon Experiences
Private & Custom Bourbon Experiences
Private & Custom Bourbon Experiences
Start Here: Understanding Bourbon Country
Most people hear “Bourbon Trail” and picture one straight path, like they're going to lace up their boots and hit the dirt road. It's actually not that at all. Bourbon in Kentucky is shaped by Five Bourbon Regions™ and each one has its own story, flavors, and rhythm. We have condensed it into three region for planning purposes and listed all the distilleries, not just those that are members of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Some of the best ones aren't even on that list.
- Louisville: Urban Bourbon
- Bardstown: The Bourbon Capital of the World
- Frankfort: The State Capital Region
- Lexington: Bluegrass and Thoroughbred Country
- The Western Frontier: Bourbon and Outdoor Adventures
Select a city: Planning your Stay
Louisville / Urban
Louisville Urban Bourbon brings city energy, vibrant nightlife, and an authentic speakeasy vibe, all set against the largest concentration of Old Victorian homes in the country.
Louisville/Urban (mostly tasting rooms)
- Angel’s Envy
- Bardstown Bourbon Co.
- Buzzard’s Roost
- Copper & Kings
- Evan Williams
- Green River
- Heaven's Door (Last Refuge)
- Kentucky Artisan
- Michter’s
- Old Forester
- Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
- Log Still Distillery
- Peerless
- Prohibition Craft Spirits
- Pursuit Spirits
- Rabbit Hole
- Starlight Distillery
- Stitzel-Weller
- Uncle Boojie’s
- Whistle Pig
- Whiskey Thief NuLu
Bardstown: The Bourbon Capital of the World
Bardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the World, offering a blend of quaint charm and quiet evenings wrapped in Southern hospitality. It’s home to premier distilleries, boutique hotels, refined dining, and the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like family.
Bardstown/South Route:
- Bardstown Bourbon Co.
- Boundary Oak
- Heaven Hill
- Jim Beam
- Limestone Branch
- Log Still
- Lux Row
- Maker’s Mark
- Four Roses Bottling Facility
- Preservation
- Willett
Lexington: Bluegrass and Thoroughbred Country
Lexington: Bluegrass and Thoroughbred Country
Lexington is Bluegrass & Thoroughbred Country, shaped by rolling hills, white fences & world-famous horse farms. This region sits atop limestone aquifers, which gives the water a natural purity that helped define Kentucky bourbon. A place where bourbon and equestrian culture come together.
Lexington/Frankfort/East Route
- Barrel House
- Bluegrass Distillers
- Buffalo Trace
- Bulleit Distilling Co.
- Castle & Key
- Four Roses
- Glenn’s Creek
- James E. Pepper
- Jeptha Creed
- J Mattingly 1845
- Jefferson's Reserve
- Larrikin
- Neeley Family
- RD1
- Whiskey Thief
- Wild Turkey
- Wilderness Trail
- Woodford Reserve
Frankfort: The State Capital Region
Lexington: Bluegrass and Thoroughbred Country
Frankfort delivers historic roots, deep tradition, and true Kentucky craftsmanship. It’s where early delegates met and shaped the politics of Kentucky bourbon, giving this region its unmistakable legacy. Think barrel barns, live music, and good old-fashioned barn parties. Sip straight from the barrel and soak in the countryside charm. Bring your hats and boots; this is the authentic heart of Bourbon Country.
- Merged with Lexington
Western Frontier: The Wild West
Western Frontier: The Wild West
The Western Frontier is where bourbon’s backwoods history began. This region includes Owensboro, Paducah and Bowling Green, and is known for its ties to the early stills hidden deep in the countryside. It offers caves, lakes, national parks and wide open spaces that create a relaxed and adventurous side of Kentucky. It is the perfect region for guests who want bourbon paired with outdoor exploration, local character and weekends spent on the water.
- Merged with Louisville