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A brick building with a buffalo mural and a sign that reads "BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY." 1
Craft Bourbon Kentucky’s Hidden Distilleries Experience 2
A craft distillery with a wooden building and a glass of bourbon. 3
A large brick house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a driveway. 4
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller window. 5
By Bourbite
Free cancellation available
Price is $380 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Up to 5 Kentucky distilleries in one day • Tastings • Hidden craft gems • Private transportation • Local bourbon expert guide.

    • Visit up to five carefully selected Kentucky distilleries in one day (depending on availability and your preferences).
    • Discover hidden craft distilleries
    • Tastings at each distillery, guided by the distillery’s own professionals.
    • Distillery tours available upon request and depending on schedule availability.
    • Private transportation and Customized itinerary
    • Smart itineraries designed by area — maximizing distillery time and minimizing time on the road.
    • Lunch stop available at distillery restaurants or local Kentucky favorites (at your own cost).
    • Dedicated bourbon expert guide sharing local stories, bourbon knowledge, and Kentucky culture.
    • Personalized attention before and during the tour via email or phone.
    • Water included during the journey.

    Relaxed. Authentic. Pure Kentucky bourbon.

    The Bourbon Bites Tour
    The Kentucky You Came For

Activity location

  • J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
    • 20 Reilly Road
    • 40601, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
    • 20 Reilly Road
    • 40601, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Craft Bourbon Kentucky’s Hidden Distilleries Experience in Multilingual

  • Earn $22.80
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00am-6:00pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$379.99 x 2 Adults$759.98
Total
Price is $759.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Honouring the legacy of John Graves Mattingly (licensed 1845), this craft distillery uses a “double-staving” process. ⚱️ The “Classic Bourbon” blend (6½-year, 119 proof) along with ultra-limited Private Barrel Select bottlings are available only through the distillery. Fred Minnick +1 For your tour guests: these expressions are not found in typical retail channels — gives the sense of “exclusive souvenir from the trail”.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Buffalo Trace Distillery The oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S., with records dating back to the 1770s. ⚱️ Its legendary lineup includes Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and the highly coveted Blanton’s — often with gift-shop exclusives not found anywhere else. Collectors may find limited editions or single-barrel selections released only on site, making every stop a treasure hunt for bourbon lovers.

Bluegrass Distillers

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bluegrass Distillers A Lexington craft producer known for organic, non-GMO small-batch bourbons. ⚱️ Unique shop exclusives include Blue Corn Bourbon and Cask Strength Single Barrels. Innovative and local — a glimpse into bourbon’s creative future.

Four Roses

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Four Roses Distillery Known for its romantic history and unique 10-recipe system, Four Roses blends tradition with precision. ⚱️ At the distillery gift shop, visitors may find Private Barrel Selections and Limited Edition Small Batch bottles unavailable in stores. Smooth, floral, and complex — every bottle tells a story of craftsmanship and southern charm.

Wild Turkey Distillery

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Wild Turkey Distillery Perched above the Kentucky River since 1869, Wild Turkey stands for bold flavor and timeless craft. ⚱️ Icons like Wild Turkey 101, Rare Breed, and Master’s Keep define the brand’s legendary style. The distillery shop often features barrel-selects and small-batch exclusives — pure Kentucky character in a bottle.

Jeptha Creed

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
⚒ Jeptha Creed Distillery A family-owned, grain-to-glass distillery in Shelbyville using heirloom Bloody Butcher corn grown on their own farm. ⚱️ Signature bourbons include Straight Four Grain and Red, White & Blue, available in unique small batches at the distillery. Their single-barrel series and experimental releases — sometimes finished in brandy or wine casks — are exclusive to their gift shop.

Woodford Reserve Distillery

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Woodford Reserve Distillery Founded in 1812, Woodford Reserve stands as one of Kentucky’s most historic and refined bourbon distilleries. ⚱️ Its copper pot stills and triple distillation process create a perfectly balanced spirit with notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice. Exclusive releases include Double Double Oaked, Honey Barrel Finish, and Tawny Port Finish — limited to the distillery shop.

Glenns Creek Distillery

  • 30m
Glenns Creek Distilling Built on the grounds of the original Old Crow Distillery, blending old spirit with new energy. ⚱️ Limited releases like OCD #5, Café Olé, and A-Maize-ing C.O.B. are crafted in tiny batches, only sold at the site. Bold, experimental, and undeniably Kentucky — perfect for those seeking something off the beaten path.

Bardstown Bourbon Class

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bardstown Bourbon Company A new-generation powerhouse known for creativity and collaborative blends. ⚱️ Exclusive “Discovery Series” and “Fusion Series” releases are often available only at the distillery. Adds innovation and freshness to the heart of Bardstown’s bourbon heritage

Whiskey Thief Distilling Co

  • 10m
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Located on a 127-acre farm in Franklin County, Whiskey Thief specializes in small-batch, uncut and unfiltered bourbons filled straight from the barrel. Old Forester ⚱️ Their gift shop offers bottlings like the Bottled-in-Bond and site-exclusive uncut single barrels — for true bourbon aficionados. Ideal for a “craft plus story” stop in your itinerary.

Castle & Key Distillery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Castle & Key Distillery Nestled in Frankfort on the grounds of the historic Old Taylor site, Castle & Key blends heritage with revival-era elegance. ⚱️ Visitors may find Single Barrel Bourbon, Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon, and their Experimental Series — releases often only available at the distillery. castleandkey.com A stop that aligns perfectly with your “iconic + family-owned + innovative gems” principle: premium yet relaxed.

Willett Distilling Company

  • 30m
Willett Distillery A boutique, family-run distillery producing some of Kentucky’s most coveted small-batch bourbons. ⚱️ Discover Willett Pot Still Reserve and Family Estate Single Barrels, bottled in limited runs. Elegant, collectible, and full of character — true bourbon artistry.

Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Heaven Hill Distillery Family-owned since 1935 and home to Kentucky icons like Elijah Craig and Larceny. ⚱️ The gift shop features rare William Heavenhill and Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, often distillery-exclusive. Deep heritage and world-class bourbons make this a cornerstone of any trail.

Bardstown Bourbon Company

  • 15m
Bardstown Bourbon Company A new-generation powerhouse known for creativity and collaborative blends. ⚱️ Exclusive “Discovery Series” and “Fusion Series” releases are often available only at the distillery. Adds innovation and freshness to the heart of Bardstown’s bourbon heritage.

Preservation Distillery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Preservation Distillery A family-owned farm distillery dedicated to small-batch, pot-distilled bourbon. ⚱️ Known for Preservation Rye and limited-release Rare Perfection expressions, hand-bottled on site. Authentic, sustainable, and deeply local — a hidden gem of Bourbon Country.

Limestone Branch Distillery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Limestone Branch Distillery Founded by descendants of the Beam family, combining history and craft innovation. ⚱️ Exclusive single-barrel and cask-strength bourbons, including Yellowstone Hand Pick editions, sold only at the distillery. A charming finale — small, personal, and full of Kentucky spirit.

Lux Row Distillers

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Lux Row Distillers A modern estate blending innovation with classic Kentucky spirit. ⚱️ Their shop offers “bourbon you can only get here,” including limited expressions of Ezra Brooks and David Nicholson Reserve. A perfect mix of premium style and relaxed atmosphere.

Old Forester Distilling

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Old Forester Distillery Founded in 1870, Old Forester claims the title “America’s First Bottled Bourbon™” and has been continuously produced by the same company before, during and after Prohibition. ⚱️ The distillery shop features ultra-limited bottles like the President’s Choice series (hand-selected barrels) originally only available at the site. Food & Wine Perfect for including a “heritage” stop in your tour lineup — strong story + strong take-away bottle.

Angel's Envy Distillery

  • 30m
Angel’s Envy Distillery Founded in Louisville, Angel’s Envy is admired for blending and finishing bourbons in port-wine and other unique casks. ⚱️ Exclusive offerings include the Single Barrel Private Selection, the Cellar Collection, and other limited-edition releases available only at the distillery. Adds the “innovative gems” dimension — perfect for your premium yet relaxed luxury experience.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Peerless Distilling Co. A revival of a pre-Prohibition brand, Peerless in Louisville now offers artisanal small-batch bourbons with a strong craft ethos. ⚱️ The Series I Collection is “available for pickup at the Peerless distillery only” — making it a true distillery-exclusive bottle. A hidden gem for those clients who want something off the mainstream and deeply authentic

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Established in 1783 on Louisville’s Whiskey Row, Evan Williams carries a legacy of early bourbon craftsmanship. Evan Williams Bourbon ⚱️ The gift shop offers Single Barrel Vintage editions, the only vintage-dated barrels in the brand, plus other “Kentucky Exclusives” for on-site purchase. Great for guests who love history and want a takeaway bottle with story and rarity.

Stitzel-Weller Distillery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Stitzel-Weller Distillery Once home to Old Fitzgerald and Pappy Van Winkle, now the heart of Blade and Bow Bourbon. ⚱️ Rare bottles like Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old and limited single barrels are exclusive to the distillery. A living legend — history and prestige in every pour

Maker's Mark

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Maker’s Mark Maker’s Mark is iconic and elegant; their distillery shop frequently offers private barrel programmes, limited editions and bespoke labelling options. ⚱️ For your tour guests, highlight that this stop combines heritage (small-batch, family-owned) with a unique take-away bottle. Good pairing for “iconic” category in your product grouping.

Evergreen Liquors

  • 15m
Evergreen Liquors is a premium stop in Louisville featuring a curated shop and a tasting bar with exclusive bourbons. A quick 15–20 minute visit to browse, sample, and purchase unique bottles. A flexible, no-tour stop that fits perfectly into your bourbon itinerary. Bourbon fanatics, there’s a new retail destination … the focal point … its six-seat tasting bar, where patrons will be able to try around 120 different selections of bourbon.”

Location

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    J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
    • 20 Reilly Road
    • 40601, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
    • 20 Reilly Road
    • 40601, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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