Cruise the Beautiful Backroads of Kentucky
Leather seats. Scenic drives. Your music. Zero stress.
For milestone birthdays, client entertainment, and groups who want a smooth, no-stress day in Bourbon Country.
We handle everything:
- Custom itinerary built for your group
- Reservations secured in advance
- Private, door-to-door transportation (no shared rides)
- Pickup from Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Most 5–8 person groups invest $200–$300 per person for a 10-hour day visiting 3 premium distilleries
Since 2021, Queen City Bourbon Cruise has been Cincinnati’s trusted connection to Kentucky’s finest distilleries. Our clients come back — again and again. Several groups are already on their 4th tour this year!
PRIVATE BOURBON TRAIL EXPERIENCES
Choose the style of tour that fits your group.
We offer 3 tiers of experiences for your Bourbon Trail adventure:
(Most groups choose Tier 2 for a smooth, all-inclusive day with everything handled in advance.)
Flex Tour –Tier 1
Pay-as-you-go Bourbon Trail Experience
Tier 1 ($) – Flex Tour -Flexible, pay-as-you-go option for groups who want control over their day
We plan the day and make key recommendations. Your group pays for tastings, food, and experiences along the way. Best way to see and experience the most.
Curated Bourbon Trail Tour – Tier 2
Most popular – everything planned and paid for in advance
Tier 2 ($$) – Curated Tour -Most popular – fully planned, all-inclusive experience
We pre-arrange and pre-pay for your distillery experiences before your trip. Fully planned, all-inclusive day with no surprises. Perfect for bucket-listers.
***Most Popular***
Private Reserve Experience – Tier 3
Premium Distillery Access and Concierge Planning
Tier 3 ($$$$) – Private Reserve – Premium, concierge-level experience with exclusive distillery access
Oversized transportation, premium distillery access, and fully curated experiences. Our highest-end, all-inclusive option.
Real groups. Real tours. No staged photos.
Looking for Cincinnati bourbon tours? View our private door-to-door experiences
The Van Winkle– High Top Luxury Van – Sink into plush leather captain’s chairs, enjoy a movie or live sports on the flat-screen TV, and relax in a spacious cabin that feels more private jet than passenger van.
This isn’t group travel. This is your own rolling bourbon lounge.
A Little About Us
Crafting First-Class Bourbon Tours
16 Years of Expertise | 4 Years in Business
Fall 2009 Owners Tina and Brian Hunter (left) – Woodford Reserve Distillery, Woodford County KY
Connecting Cincinnati to Kentucky’s Best Bourbon — Built the Right Way
I’ve been running the Kentucky Bourbon Trail since October 2009 — long before this became the crowded, overbooked experience it is today.
Queen City Bourbon Cruise launched in July 2021 with a simple goal:
do bourbon trips correctly.
We’re based in Cincinnati and specialize in private, door-to-door bourbon experiences for small groups, executives, and milestone celebrations. No buses full of strangers. No wasted time. No guessing.
Over the years, I’ve built real relationships across Bourbon Country — distilleries, bar managers, and restaurant partners who help us keep your day smooth, efficient, and actually enjoyable.
And the biggest signal we’re doing it right?
We’ve had dozens of repeat customers, with at least six groups booking their fourth trip with us this year alone.
Because here’s the truth:
Most bourbon trips fall apart on logistics — long lines, bad timing, cramped transportation, and too many stops.
We fix that.
We design the day.
We control the flow.
We oversize the transportation for comfort.
We keep you out of chaos and in the experience.
You’ll get picked up in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, and from that point on, your only job is to relax and enjoy the day with your group. That simple.
This isn’t the cheapest way to do Bourbon Country.
It’s the right way.
For the love of Bourbon,
Brian
