Craft Bourbon Kentucky’s Hidden Distilleries Experience
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US$403.35 per guest
Adult x2
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Earliest available date: September 15, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
6 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
Language
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
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Private Experience
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
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
What You Get
Private transportation
Lunch
Tips
Good To Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
1
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
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.
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For your tour guests: these expressions are not found in typical retail channels — gives the sense of “exclusive souvenir from the trail”.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2
Buffalo Trace Distillery
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3
Bluegrass Distillers
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4
Four Roses
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5
Wild Turkey Distillery
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6
Jeptha Creed
⚒ 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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7
Woodford Reserve Distillery
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
8
Glenns Creek Distillery
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9
Bardstown Bourbon Class
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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
10
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co
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.
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⚱️ 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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11
Castle & Key Distillery
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.
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A stop that aligns perfectly with your “iconic + family-owned + innovative gems” principle: premium yet relaxed.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
12
Willett Distilling Company
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
13
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
14
Bardstown Bourbon Company
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
15
Preservation Distillery + Farm
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
16
Limestone Branch Distillery
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
17
Lux Row Distillers
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
18
Old Forester Distilling
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.
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Perfect for including a “heritage” stop in your tour lineup — strong story + strong take-away bottle.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
19
Angel's Envy Distillery
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
20
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
21
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
22
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
23
Maker's Mark
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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
24
Evergreen Liquors
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.”
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
Start Time
Start Time / Opening Hours01/07/2025 - 02/10/2027
MONDAY
- SUNDAY
08:00 - 18:00
Meeting & Pickup
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Pickup Details
Complimentary pickup in Downtown Louisville. Upon request, we also provide pickup anywhere in Kentucky, subject to availability and itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 5 reviews
The "Experience" did not match what was advertised
August 21, 2026
First, the positives: We enjoyed the contrast among the three distilleries, and we likely would not have discovered Bluegrass Distillers on our own. It ended up being our favorite stop. The van was...read more
Incredible bourbon experience
December 29, 2025
Incredible bourbon Experience The Bourbon Bites Tours – Hunter: The Bourbon Edition (Rare Bottles) was unforgettable. What stood out most was how perfectly organized everything was — from pick-up t...read more
Fascinated
December 16, 2025
Fascinated and Surprised by Bourbon — We went in knowing nothing about bourbon and ended up loving the experience. We learned about Kentucky’s history and bourbon in a way that was easy to follow a...read more
What an incredible experience
November 28, 2025
What an incredible experience! Our guide knew every detail of Kentucky’s bourbon heritage — the history, the hidden stories, and the best distilleries to explore. It felt like touring with someone ...read more
Flawless experience — multilingual guide made it even better!
July 19, 2025
We had an amazing time on this tour! We brought a friend from Germany with us, and our driver handled everything with such grace—switching fluently between English, Spanish, and German to make sure...read more
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