Explore Kentucky’s bourbon trail with a self-guided tour. Visit iconic distilleries, hear insider stories, and enjoy immersive audio commentary.
Explore Kentucky’s bourbon trail with a self-guided tour. Visit iconic distilleries, hear insider stories, and enjoy immersive audio commentary.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. - Begin your tour at the renowned James B. Beam Distilling Co., the birthplace of the legendary Jim Beam bourbon. Discover the Beam family’s significant contributions to the bourbon industry. While admission and tasting fees are not included, you can savor a taste of bourbon on-site.
- Bardstown - Travel through…
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. - Begin your tour at the renowned James B. Beam Distilling Co., the birthplace of the legendary Jim Beam bourbon. Discover the Beam family’s significant contributions to the bourbon industry. While admission and tasting fees are not included, you can savor a taste of bourbon on-site.
- Bardstown - Travel through Bardstown, affectionately known as the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” This delightful town is rich in bourbon history, with many distilleries having their origins here. Feel free to pause and explore the local attractions, though beverages are not included.
- Maker’s Mark Distillery - At Maker’s Mark Distillery, hear from Bill Samuels about the origins of this iconic bourbon brand. The distillery’s red wax seal is as unique as its taste. While touring, entry and tasting fees are not included, but you can purchase a bourbon tasting to enrich your experience.
- Kentucky Cooperage Visitors Center - Consider stopping at the Kentucky Cooperage Visitors Center, where bourbon barrels are skillfully crafted. Learn from the CEO of the world’s largest barrel-making company about the art of coopering. Admission is optional, and tickets to the Visitors Center are not included.
- Heaven Hill Brands Warehouse - Pass by the Heaven Hill Brands Warehouse, which houses one of the largest collections of aging bourbon barrels globally. This stop provides a visual insight into the vast scale of bourbon production. Visitors can opt for a tour, but tickets are not included in the tour package.
- Woodford Reserve Distillery - Woodford Reserve Distillery offers an elegant bourbon experience, often likened to cognac for its smoothness. Hear from Chris Morris, the Master Distiller Emeritus, about Woodford’s innovations. Tasting fees and entry tickets are not included but can be enjoyed on-site if desired.
- The Jim Beam Barn - As you pass the Jim Beam Barn, glimpse into the agricultural roots of bourbon-making. This historic barn is part of Jim Beam’s extensive distilling legacy. Although no entrance is included, it’s a perfect photo opportunity as you learn about bourbon’s connection to Kentucky farming.
- Four Roses Distillery - Visit the Four Roses Distillery, celebrated for its smooth and mellow bourbon. Master Distiller Brent Elliot will share the secrets behind their distinctive flavors. Entry and tasting fees are not part of the tour package but can be purchased separately at the visitor center.
- Four Roses Distillery Visitor Center - Conclude your distillery visits at the Four Roses Visitor Center, where you can delve into the brand’s rich heritage and explore a variety of bourbons. As with other stops, tasting and entry fees are excluded but available for purchase.

- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation (you’ll need your own vehicle)
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation (you’ll need your own vehicle)
This self-guided driving tour takes you through Kentucky’s legendary bourbon region, stopping at iconic distilleries like James B. Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, and Woodford Reserve. As you drive through picturesque landscapes, you’ll hear insider stories from Master Distillers and bourbon pioneers, gaining a deeper appreciation for this rich…
This self-guided driving tour takes you through Kentucky’s legendary bourbon region, stopping at iconic distilleries like James B. Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses, and Woodford Reserve. As you drive through picturesque landscapes, you’ll hear insider stories from Master Distillers and bourbon pioneers, gaining a deeper appreciation for this rich tradition. The tour also explores the connection between bourbon and Kentucky’s horse racing heritage. Pass by the heart of Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, and learn about the craft of barrel-making. Along the way, enjoy immersive audio commentary that makes the journey between distilleries as engaging as the stops themselves.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.