Touring and tasting Kentucky’s finest distilleries is serious business — equal parts adventure, education, and indulgence. Between the legendary Bourbons, the beautiful countryside, and the rich stories behind each family-run or heritage brand, it’s a full-day (or multi-day) experience that takes planning.
Approximate Round Trip Times From Cincinnati
- Cincinnati/NKY -> Frankfort KY – 9-11 hours
- Cincinnati/NKY -> Louisville KY – 10-12 hours
- Cincinnati/NKY -> Bardstown KY – 11-13 hours
Frankfort/Lawrenceburg, KY Distilleries
This region is one of our most popular and well-traveled routes, offering some of the world’s most renowned distilleries and a rich bourbon-making history. It’s a highly recommended area for first-time visitors.
In addition to its historical significance and scenic beauty, this area is ideal for mixed groups — even if not everyone is a bourbon drinker. The variety of tastings, including cocktails and unique spirits, ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
- Buffalo Trace Distillery – formerly Ancient Age, George T Stagg, OFC
- Castle and Key Distillery – formerly Old Taylor
- Woodford Reserve Distillery – formerly Old Oscar Pepper, Labrot and Graham
- Glenn’s Creek Distillery- formerly Old Crow
- Wild Turkey Distillery
- Four Roses Distillery
- Whiskey Thief Distillery – formerly Three Boys
- Bulleit Distillery
Northern KY Distilleries – if you’re looking for the best private tour and tasting experiences, this is your region. Highly recommended region if you want first hand access and learning about production process.
- Neeley Family Distillery
- New Riff Distillery
Louisville KY Distilleries – probably the best places to hunt bourbon and eat. It’s a city vibe and we LOVE to walk the tasting bars when we tour this region. Highly recommended if you want to taste premium whiskey or if you collect bourbon.
- Angel’s Envy Distillery
- Old Forester Distillery
- Michter’s Distillery – Formerly Shenks, Bombergers
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Kentucky Peerless Distillery
- Rabbit Hole Distillery
- Stitzel Weller Distillery
Bardstown KY Distilleries – Bardstown is like all the best bourbon regions rolled into one! Amazing food, deep Kentucky history, and tons of allocated bourbon just waiting to be sampled. It’s a must-visit for bourbon hunters, collectors, and seasoned sippers looking for the full experience. If you’re serious about bourbon—or just serious about having a good time—Bardstown delivers.
- Jim Beam Distillery
- Heaven Hill Distillery
- Four Roses – CC
- Lux Row Distillery
- Barton’s Distillery
- Willet Distillery
- Maker’s Mark Distillery
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