Explore some of the trail's distilleries:
Angel’s Envy Distillery
ANGEL’S ENVY is a Louisville-based craft distiller that produces finished whiskeys. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson and his son Wes Henderson, it began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. Today, the ANGEL’S ENVY team continues to produce its award-winning core offerings – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks – as well as a variety of innovative, special releases.
ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors to its Brand Home, the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville, in 2016.
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Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience
Built in 2017 and open to visitors in 2019, Bulleit Distilling Co. leads the industry with its state-of-the-art technology and offers a portfolio distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition, using a distinctive high-rye recipe which gives our whiskeys a bold, spicy taste.
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Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Originally opened on Derby Day in 1935 and reopened to the public in 2014, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry. The Stitzel-Weller Experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Stitzel-Weller focuses on Blade and Bow, I.W. Harper, Orphan Barrel bourbons and other North American Whiskey innovations from Diageo. Guest experiences include tours, historic behind-the-scenes access, tastings and mixology classes. In 2021, the Garden & Gun Club opened at the distillery. The destination cocktail bar, inspired by Garden & Gun Magazine’s hospitality franchise, is located on the second floor of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery offering a unique food and drink experience along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.
Wild Turkey Distillery
Since it was established in 1940, the Wild Turkey brand has remained one of the most iconic names in bourbon. Helmed by the legendary father-and-son Master Distilling team of Jimmy and Eddie Russell, who have nearly 100 years of combined distilling experience, the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. has been making bourbon the same way for over 80 years. The brand’s stunning homeplace, the Wild Turkey Distillery, is located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, atop a deep limestone shelf situated along the Kentucky River. The shelf acts as a natural filter and provides the distillery with mineral-rich water, vital to making such a high-quality whiskey as it’s iconic 101 proof bourbon.
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Lux Row Distillers
Situated on a beautiful 90-acre property in the heart of Bardstown, KY, the bourbon capitol of the world, Lux Row Distillers is comprised of an 18,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility, a custom 43-foot Vendome copper still, 10 barrel warehouses at capacity and a welcoming visitors center with tasting room.
With this location producing Rebel, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, Daviess County and Blood Oath bourbons, Lux Row Distillers is a must-see on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Come visit us and experience our culture of Real Roots, Real Family, Real Products.
James B. Beam Distilling Co
Walk the grounds of whiskey history. Pull up a chair with the First Family of Bourbon. Join us for a day in Kentucky that’s two centuries in the making.
Old Forester Distillery
In 1870, George Garvin Brown signed and sealed Old Forester with a promise: a guarantee of the finest quality and utmost consistency. Five generations and 150 years later, we’ve returned to Whiskey Row. Visit us to see fermentation, distillation, barrel making, maturation & bottling. Get the ultimate downtown distillery experience today. And don’t forget to stop by George’s Bar and our gift shop.
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Rabbit Hole Distillery
Tour the Architectural Icon of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Our state-of-the-art distillery, nestled in Nulu, Louisville’s hub of art, food, and culture, invites you to come and witness our full whiskey-making process. During this immersive one-hour tour, we will share with you how grain transforms to whiskey and how our philosophy has changed the bourbon landscape. This unique experience begins with a dram of Cavehill, our 4-grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon and culminates in our awe-inspiring Overlook lounge with a tasting* of 4 of our award-winning spirits.
Tours are by reservation only. Maximum 10 people per tour. | *Guests must be of legal drinking age to sample
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Woodford Reserve Distillery
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.
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Maker’s Mark®
Where Maker’s® is made. We’re still doing things just like we did them in 1953. From the old letter press, to the way we hand-rotate every barrel and hand-dip every bottle of Maker’s Mark. And yet it seems there’s always something new and exciting going on at Star Hill℠ – even beyond our bourbon distillery tours. Join us at Maker’s Mark Distillery on Star Hill Farm℠ for tasting experiences, handcrafted cocktails, and enjoying our beautiful grounds. You can even dip your own bottle and purchase exclusive bourbon offerings in our distillery gift shop.
We hope to see you soon.
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Bardstown Bourbon Co.
Located in the heart of Bourbon Country on 100 acres of active farmland, Bardstown Bourbon Company is one of the country’s most modern and technically advanced whiskey distilleries. Celebrating the art of making high-quality, authentic whiskey, the innovative distillery produces custom rye, whiskey and bourbon as well as offering production through our one-of-a-kind Collaborative Distilling Program.
We offer a Napa Valley style destination with the full-service culinary experience of The Kitchen & Bar. Our visitors enjoy simple, yet refined Southern comfort food with local and seasonal ingredients with regional flair. The collaboration within culinary, beverage and distillery teams reveal fresh and sustainable cocktails, a curated wine collection with a selection of local draft beers, while hosting an extensive spirits library filled with more than 400 vintage American whiskeys, providing the perfect foundation for a memorable visit.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is a multi-million dollar artisanal distillery, immersive tourism experience, and retail location that celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first commercial distiller and namesake of Heaven Hill’s flagship Bourbon brand. It is located along downtown Louisville’s historic “Whiskey Row” and across the street from the riverfront location where Evan Williams’ distillery once stood in the late 18th century.
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Four Roses Distillery
Come for a visit as rich and flavorful as our Bourbon.
One trip to our historic distillery on the scenic Salt River in Lawrenceburg, or our unique single-story rack Warehouse and Bottling Facility nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside in Cox’s Creek, and you’ll begin to understand how our Bourbon has come to be so mellow. Of course, being able to sample a taste of our award-winning Bourbons at each location makes a trio to these very mellow places all the more rewarding.
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Green River Distilling Co.
The Green River Distillery, now restored to its former glory, is flowing with Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a glowing, amber example of Kentucky craftsmanship. It’s a rounder, smoother, higher rye bourbon whiskey blend made with corn grown in the same Kentucky countryside and the same limestone-filtered water that J.W. McCulloch used in his secret recipe, aged at least four years under the same warm Kentucky sun.
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
As founders of Heaven Hill Distillery®, the Shapira family has been at the helm of the largest independent, family-owned and operated distillery in America since 1935. Enjoy interactive exhibits, a working rickhouse and stand inside the world’s largest Bourbon barrel as you taste three nationally-acclaimed American Whiskeys, each from a different mashbill.
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Michter’s at Fort Nelson
In 2019 Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery opened its doors after almost 7 years of renovation. An architectural gem in the heart of downtown Louisville, Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery is down the block from the Frazier History museum, which has been designated the official welcome center to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and across the street from Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Visitors can enjoy tours and tastings and will have the opportunity to see whiskey produced on the legendary pot still and cypress wood fermenter system from Michter’s Pennsylvania Distillery, which traces its history back to 1753. The second floor of the building features The Bar at Fort Nelson, which offers world class cocktails. Cocktail historian and author David Wondrich consulted on The Bar at Fort Nelson’s classic offerings.
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Town Branch Distillery
Alltech founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons, acquired the 200-year-old Lexington Brewing Company in 1999, resurrecting a brewing and distilling tradition that dates back to 1794. Offering the unique distinction of being both a brewery and distillery, experience the world-famous “brewstillery” in the heart of downtown Lexington.
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Wilderness Trail Distillery
Wilderness Trail Distillery, located on 163 acres in Danville, KY, is a family-owned business that began in 2012. Co-owners Shane Baker and Pat Heist use their love of whiskey and 28+ years of fermentation expertise to make some of the Kentucky’s Finest Bourbon Whiskey. Wilderness Trail prides itself on locally-sourced grains, its sweet mash process, low-barrel proof entry and non-chill-filtered whiskeys. They focus on the science behind Bourbon making and enjoy sharing their knowledge with Bourbon Trail visitors.
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James E. Pepper Distillery
Historic James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Est. 1880.
Jeptha Creed
Jeptha Creed Distillery uses old fashioned methods to meet today’s demanding modern tastes. Owned and operated by dynamic mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery, Jeptha Creed sits on 64 acres of Shelbyville Kentucky farmland, where we grow the Bloody Butcher Corn we use for all of our products. One of the things we’re most proud is our commitment to the ground to glass concept. Whenever we can, we grow the ingredients that we use in our spirits. What we don’t produce ourselves, we try to get from other farms in the area. These are things that have been ingrained into our family’s way of doing things for centuries—and will continue to be as we grow and expand.
Kentucky Artisan Distillery – Jefferson’s Bourbon
The official home of Jefferson’s Bourbon.
Limestone Branch Distillery
Stephen Beam’s bourbon roots run deep. Stephen’s great-great-grandfather was Joseph Washington Dant, an early bourbon pioneer. On the other side of his family tree, he is the great-grandson of Minor Case Beam, the eldest son of Joseph M. Beam of the legendary Beam lineage.
Since college, it had been Stephen’s dream to return the Yellowstone brand back to the family. In 2010, he started Limestone Branch Distillery. Limestone Branch Distillery now produces their family’s legacy brand, Yellowstone Bourbon, as well as Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin.
Barrel House Distilling Co.
Located in historic Lexington, Kentucky…
Barrel House Distilling Company is owned and operated by Jeff Wiseman and Pete Wright. They started work on the project during the winter of 2006, and released their inaugural product- Pure Blue Vodka – in December of 2008. Located in the barreling house of the old Pepper Distillery in historic Lexington, Kentucky, they strive to continue the tradition of the old Kentucky Distillers by producing fine spirits made with traditional methods.
Bluegrass Distillers
At Bluegrass Distillers we believe the best work is born by craftsmanship, passion, and innovation.
Boone County Distilling Co.
Our spirits of today take inspiration from the best of the Boone County Distilling Co ghosts of the past. The courage of Reverend John Tanner. William Snyder’s untamed creative spirit. The practical determination of Appleton, Jenkins, and Gaff. All were pioneers filled with grit and determination as exemplified by Freiberg and Workum.
Those early pioneers have long since departed, but their influence is unmistakable in our craftsmanship. That’s our brand promise, we are handcrafted and “Made by Ghosts.”
In these simple, honest ways, we honor those who came before us.
Boundary Oak Distillery
Boundary Oak Distillery has been a premier, family-owned distillery serving the Radcliff, KY area since 2013. Using fresh water from a limestone well, they distill a variety of unique small batch bourbon, including Lincoln Straight, 82nd Airborne, St. Luke Lavender and Old Kentucky Home. They also offer popular moonshine, including Cinnful 69, Patton Armored Diesel and Kentucky Moonshine. Learn how their premium spirits come together through a guided tour and enjoy a taste of their local product. If you’re looking to make a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Trail, give Boundary Oak Distillery a call at 270-351-2013 or stop by to visit and learn more.
Casey Jones Distillery
Making authentic Kentucky Proud craft spirits in extremely small batches is what we do.
Dueling Grounds Distillery
In the 1820’s, somewhere along a patch of grass at Linkumpinch Farm near present-day Franklin, Kentucky, matters of honor were settled with the firing of pistols.
A man’s reputation was restored when a musket ball
found its target. And the area surrounding Sandford Duncan’s Farm soon came to be known as the Dueling
Grounds. These days, Franklin is home to far more agreeable activities. Like the crafting of premium, small
batch Bourbon. Aged in Charred White Oak, to draw out a sweet, woody flavor all its own.
Hartfield & Co.
Prohibition took a toll on many things- agriculture, industry, economy. Prior to the instatement of The National Prohibition Act in 1919, there were at least 26 active distilleries in Bourbon County, Kentucky. After Prohibition, none of them reopened. Hartfield and Company is the first and only Bourbon Distillery in Bourbon County since those times, first opening in 2014, it has become our passion to preserve tradition, and carry on a legacy that has remained dormant for far too long.
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
The Peerless distillery is now a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology, making it one of the most automated distilleries. All under one roof, select Kentucky Peerless grains are milled, cooked, fermented, double-distilled, barreled and bottled as bourbon and rye whiskey.
Log Still Distillery
Gethsemane, KY – Where Faith, Family, and Community Have A Distinct Bourbon Flavor
MB Roland Distillery
MB Roland Distillery is a completely “grain to glass” craft distillery located in Pembroke, Christian Co. KY. We’re actually outside of town and affectionately refer to our exact location as “downtown St. Elmo.” We use local white corn to hand make each of our products ranging from our very unique “distillation & barrel proof” Kentucky Bourbon to our naturally-flavored Kentucky Pink Lemonade.
Neeley Family Distillery
Neeley Family Distillery is a small family owned and operated venue located in the rolling hills of the Kentucky bluegrass.
Preservation Distillery
Preservation’s farmhouse distillery and historic barns are set in the rolling hills of Kentucky Bluegrass Country, right along the Bourbon Trail. The surrounding green pastureland encompasses what is now Preservation Farms and represents our commitment to the art of slow distilling, and goal of sustainability. When you visit our property, you will understand why we chose this specific land to create the big, rich flavors we’ve dreamed of distilling for years. Our farm and distillery sit on 40 beautiful acres and we can’t wait to share it and our unique micro batch bourbon and whiskey with you.
The Bard Distillery
In 2015, Thomas and Kim Bard purchased the property. They are now going through the painstaking process of renovating the enormous space into a world class craft distillery and tourist destination, while still maintaining the fabric of the historical buildings. The years have taken a tole on the nearly 100 year old site, but the bones are strong, the design is gorgeous, and the layout and location is perfect for the distillery and entertainment venue that they have envisioned.
The Old Pogue Distillery
Old Pogue has a history dating back to the years following the Civil War. In 1876, the original Pogue distillery, Kentucky registered distillery No. 3, was established in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky, very near a site often said to be the location of Kentucky’s first bourbon distillery.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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