Private Kentucky Bourbon Experiences, Planned From Start to Finish
Cincinnati: Your Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Country
Staying in Cincinnati? Kentucky Bourbon Country is closer than you think.
Many of Kentucky’s most iconic distilleries are about 90 minutes from Cincinnati — making a private bourbon experience an easy day trip for visitors, corporate groups, and locals alike.
Seamless transportation. Carefully planned itineraries. Exceptional hospitality.
For client entertainment, executive outings, milestone celebrations, and private groups looking for a polished, stress-free day in Kentucky bourbon country.
We handle the details:
- Custom itinerary designed around your group
- Distillery reservations coordinated in advance
- Private transportation exclusively for your party
- Door-to-door pickup in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
- Professional scheduling and day-of logistics
- Lunch and additional experiences coordinated as needed
Private experiences are customized around your group, with pricing based on transportation, distillery selections, and level of service.Most groups invest approximately $275–$375 per person for a 10-hour, 3-distillery day.
Since 2021, Queen City Bourbon Cruise has helped Cincinnati-area companies, executives, and private groups experience Kentucky’s finest distilleries without having to manage the logistics themselves.
Private Transportation for Groups of All Sizes
The “Van Winkle” – High-Top Luxury Van
Ideal for private groups of up to 8 guests. Leather captain’s chairs, flat-screen entertainment, and a spacious cabin that feels more private jet than passenger van.
Larger group? No problem.
Luxury transportation options include executive Sprinters, shuttles, and party buses sized to fit your group.
Your group. Your vehicle. Your bourbon experience.
PRIVATE BOURBON COUNTRY EXPERIENCES
Choose the style of tour that fits your group.
We offer 3 tiers of experiences for your Bourbon Tour adventure:
(Most groups choose Tier 2 for a smooth, all-inclusive day with everything handled in advance.)
Tier 1 Flex Tour
Pay-As-You-Go Private Bourbon Experience
Tier 1 ($) – Flex Tour -Flexible, pay-as-you-go option for groups who want control over their day as it unfolds
Have guests who aren’t planning to taste at every stop? Prefer to keep the schedule more relaxed? We’ll help plan the day, recommend the best stops, and handle your private transportation while your group pays for tastings, food, and other experiences along the way.
It’s a great fit for groups who value flexibility, want to explore at their own pace, or are gifting the experience and simply don’t want every experience bundled in advance.
Tier 2 – Curated Private Bourbon Experience
A fully planned, professionally coordinated day for your group.
Tier 2 ($$) – Curated Tour – fully planned, all-inclusive experience
We pre-arrange and pre-pay for your distillery experiences before your trip. Fully planned, all-inclusive day with no surprises. Perfect for bucket-listers.
Tier 3 – Private Reserve Experience
Premium Distillery Access and Concierge Planning
Tier 3 ($$$$) – 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.
A Little About Us
Crafting First-Class Bourbon Tours
17 Years of Expertise | 5 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
My experience in Kentucky bourbon country dates back to October 2009, long before advance reservations and sold-out weekends became the norm.
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.
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
Independent & Unbiased: Queen City Bourbon Cruise is an independent tour company and is not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any distillery or industry organization. Our recommendations are based on our firsthand experience and what we believe will provide the best experience for each group.
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