THE 15 BEST Kentucky Distillate (2025)
1. Maker’s Mark
4.8
(3,835)
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Exceptional Bourbon experience from the world class distillery operation to the amazingly engaging, knowledgeable and…
2. Buffalo Trace Distillery
4.7
(2,732)
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By kjwhite1977
… and informative campus is clean easy to walk tour guides are knowledgeable and fun best distillery tour we been too
3. James E. Pepper Distillery
4.9
(1,543)
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By E5958UFtonys
Awesome craft distillery, the tour was great, Kaitlin was knowledgeable of the process and I really enjoyed her story…
4. Woodford Reserve Distillery
4.6
(2,090)
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By ddallas1969
Afterwards we enjoyed a tasting and then bought a ton of stuff (a personalized engraved bottle too!) THanks for a gre…
6. Stitzel-Weller Distillery
4.7
(903)
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By D7041CXbethw
Our guide, Kristina, was fantastic, and the tour including the history of the distillery and the distilling process w…
11. Willett Distilling Company
4.7
(1,125)
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By ryanmW5313DM
… Rick house, our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to recommend the different bourbons for our tastings.
12. James B. Beam Distilling Co.
4.6
(1,618)
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Fantastic Tour! Best tour we had during our 1 week on the Distillery Trail.
13. New Riff Distillery
4.8
(399)
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Highly recommend visiting and enjoying distilled spirits by, New Riff Kevin and Kathy from, Lancaster, NY
14. Lux Row Distillers
4.8
(649)
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By KathyandDon
Wonderful visit, tour and tasting at Lux Row Distillery! Beautiful grounds, so convenient from Bardstown, knowledgeab…
15. Old Forester Distilling
4.7
(314)
Distilleries
Central Business District
… great and had a great personality, had good jokes, and provided so much history and knowledge about their bourbons.
17. Green River Distilling Co.
4.9
(296)
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By 419ericp
In fact everyone we met from the distillery was knowledgeable and passionate about bourbon and Green River Distillery.
19. Limestone Branch Distillery
4.9
(557)
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By jennifers923
Adorable craft distillery, Cheyenne was an AMAZING tour guide!! Highly recommend on the bourbon trail!
20. Jeptha Creed
4.7
(350)
Distilleries

By 300ashtonh
Fantastic cocktail mixology class, the pretzels and cheese were delicious and cigars on back deck were the Luxardo ch…
21. Casey Jones Distillery
4.9
(403)
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By geoffa616
This gem of a distillery is full of history, beautiful scenery, incredible hospitality , and awesome spirits.
22. Bluegrass Distillers
4.7
(280)
Distilleries

By V6788TFadamw
Highly recommend great tour guide, great tasting, it is moving go before it does Tipsy the cat is lovely too.
23. Glenns Creek Distillery
4.6
(206)
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Fun fact: David’s historic knowledge is supplemented by weekly visits with the former master distiller of this fabled…
24. Rabbit Hole Distillery
4.7
(147)
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Phoenix Hill
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By Q9319YUtoddm
Outstanding and educational tour by our guide David along with some excellent tasting bourbons and rye.
25. Boone County Distilling Company
4.9
(292)
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**Wonderful Experience at Boone County Distillery!** My visit to Boone County Distilling Company in Independence, KY,…
26. Kentucky Artisan Distillery
4.8
(410)
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By S339FEsarahs
Great staff Great tour Guide and Great bourbon I love Jefferson Ocean so I already knew I would love it!
27. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
4.7
(75)
Distilleries

By yemmitford
This was absolutely our favorite Bourbon tour experience!! That’s after visiting Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, and…
29. Log Still Distillery
4.9
(107)
Distilleries
Excellent tour, good price, knowledgeable guide with excellent tasting (of wonderful spirits) after the tour.
What travelers are saying
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1 contributionFrom the moment we stepped on the grounds, we were so impressed with not only the grounds, but with your fine personnel. We had a wonderful day, needs to be on your to do list. My thanks to our guide Laura, who is full of knowledge, fun and a wonderful sense of humor. Make it happen, you won’t be sorry!Written September 30, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Midlothian39 contributionsWe were here about 11 years ago and were treated well on that visit. This visit was just as wonderful, from the check-in procedure to our tour guide, Donna, to the beautiful gift shop. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a Class Act. Everyone was gracious and welcoming, even as they recover from major flooding just 5 months ago. The tour is free as is the tasting. All the other distilleries in the region charge at least $25 per person for a tour and tasting it seems. We certainly made up for it by spending a good amount in the gift shop, but we will enjoy their products for some time to come. The grounds around the Distillery are also beautiful and well maintained. This is a visit not to be missed.Written September 9, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on





















































































