Kentucky Bourbon Trail Advice

[firecadet613]

The wife and I took the tour and tasting at James B Beam this week and it was well worth the price of admission...

 

[Mr. Habib]

The wife and I took the tour and tasting at James B Beam this week and it was well worth the price of admission...

Wife and I are in Louisville today. Going on a Beam tour this afternoon. Did you do the mixology class?

 

[firecadet613]

Wife and I are in Louisville today. Going on a Beam tour this afternoon. Did you do the mixology class?

We did not. Just the tour and tasting. Early morning, mid week, it was just us and two others.

Curious to see how packed your tour is being on the weekend.

Next up for us is Maker's or Woodford...

 

[Mr. Habib]

Our tour wasn't crowded at all. We haven't been to Woodford. Maker's Mark was really nice. We managed to get into Old Forester today. I highly recommend it, too.

 

[Runt1122]

Just booked our VRBO for Bardstown on a weekend this summer that happens to have a BBQ festival going on....Bonus! Looking forward to it, thank you for all of the feedback!

 

[EPeter213]

The JD distillery in Lynchburg is definitely worth a visit. We went this past weekend with a small group from Nashville. Tipsy tours with host Clay and driver Jay made the whole trip interesting and fun.

Evan Williams Experience in downtown Louisville was a fantastic start to the bourbon trail for me. Very informative about history and process, plus they actually produce about two barrels a day that are stacked and aged on location downtown.

Old Forester in Louisville was interesting and had the bonus of actually having their own cooperage on site.

For a lesser known, but excellent brand, check out Jeptha Creed in Simpsonville. Small, family owned, and they grow their own corn.

 

[Thegeek]

Kutrz's Family Restaurant in Bardstown if great if you like fried chicken: https://www.kurtzrestaurant.com/

 

[Mr. Habib]

The JD distillery in Lynchburg is definitely worth a visit. We went this past weekend with a small group from Nashville. Tipsy tours with host Clay and driver Jay made the whole trip interesting and fun.

Evan Williams Experience in downtown Louisville was a fantastic start to the bourbon trail for me. Very informative about history and process, plus they actually produce about two barrels a day that are stacked and aged on location downtown.

Old Forester in Louisville was interesting and had the bonus of actually having their own cooperage on site.

For a lesser known, but excellent brand, check out Jeptha Creed in Simpsonville. Small, family owned, and they grow their own corn.

Got to stop at the Jepta Creed visitor center on the way to a tour at Bulliet long enough for a quick tasting. Left with 3 bottles. IMO, the tastings at Old Forester and Bulliet are the most educational. Although, drinking free bourbon anywhere is never a bad thing.

 

[ghuns]

Subbed for when I finally get to make the pilgrimage.

 

[Tactically Fat]

My advice: book your tour reservations early. If you wait - they'll fill up and you'll be left wanting.

 

[Doug28450]

While travelling through Louisville, go to the UPS facility at the airport and pick up all of your packages that have been lost for the last six months.

 

[Ballstater98]

Guy online made a FAQ sheet after doing the entire trail:

 

[bertgummershk91]

Enjoy! Buffalo trace is great and offers exclusive buys at end if it.