Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Straight-Up Answers

1. How long does it take to tour all of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries?
While we encourage you to relax and enjoy your trip, we know that proper planning is a necessity. That said, you should allow at least two days to visit all six of our historic distilleries. Check out the tour times for each distillery on the distillery pages of the web site.

2. How long are the tours?
Each distillery’s tour is unique, and some offer specialty tours that can take longer. You should plan on spending at least an hour and a half at each distillery to tour and visit the gift shop and tasting room. If you’re interested in times for a specific distillery tour, we encourage you to call ahead.

3. How far are the distilleries from each other?
Some are as close as eight miles and others are as far as 70 miles. Check out the Map and Guide section of our web site for driving directions and distances between distilleries. And remember— this is Kentucky. The scenery is beautiful.

4. How do I complete the Kentucky Bourbon Trail(R) Passport?
Collect stamps at all six distilleries to earn a free Kentucky Bourbon Trail® T-shirt when you submit your completed Passport. Your Passport will be shipped back to you along with the shirt. Please include your T-shirt size. Shirts come in adult male sizes from small to 4XL. Please mail your completed Passport to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, 838 East High Street, Suite 165, Lexington, KY 40502.

5. Where can I find directions to the distilleries?
Check out the Map and Guide section of our web site for complete driving directions to each distillery. We’ve been told that some GPS devices aren’t completely accurate for providing directions. Ours have been tested and driven. Trust us.

6. Is there an admission fee?
All general tours are free, with the exception of Woodford Reserve, which charges $7 for adults 18 and older. Some distilleries have specialty tours that carry charges. Please see the distillery pages of our web site to see which distilleries offer specialty tours, then call ahead for costs and availability.

7. What about tours for large groups?
If there are 10 or more people in your group, please call ahead to the distilleries that you plan to visit to give them a head’s up.

8. Where should I start my visit to the distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour?
Anywhere! The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is not a geographic route - so there is no official beginning or end to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour. You’re free and welcome to start in any one of our landmark distilleries or historic communities.

9. Are people under 21 allowed to take tours?
All distilleries require you to be at least 21 to sample their products if they offer tastings, but anyone is welcome to tour the distilleries.

10. Are reservations needed or required?
General tours don’t require reservations, but please call ahead if your tour group has 10 or more people. Specialty tours require reservations. Check out the distillery pages of our web site for more information.

11. Do distilleries offer samples?
All six distilleries offer a tasting at the end of the tour.

12. Can you buy Bourbon at the distilleries?
Under Kentucky law, visitors can purchase up to three liters per customer, per day at the gift shop.

13. Will the 2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Passport be different than the 2011 Passport?
The Passport won’t change, but the 2012 Kentucky Bourbon Trail® t-shirt has a new design and color. All completed Passports received after January 1, 2012 will receive the 2012 not-sold-in-stores shirt. And remember – you can always tour our member distilleries again and submit a new completed Passport to get this year’s t-shirt!

14. Can I use the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trademark or logos?
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is a registered trademarks of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. We’re very careful in their use, just like our distilleries practice great care in producing their Bourbons. Please contact us at 502.875.9351 for information on terms of use and potential licensing agreements.

15. Can I get a non-alcoholic beverage at a distillery?
Yes, most distilleries offer complimentary water, lemonade or other non-alcoholic refreshments. Please ask your tour guide.

16. How can I get directions to other distilleries if I’m already on the road?
Each Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery has printed directions to the other stops. Ask one of our friendly distillery workers for printed directions to your next location.nts.

17. Can I mail more than one completed Passport in the same envelope?
Yes. But for shipping purposes, we must return each Passport and T-shirt in a separate envelope.

18. Are there any times during the year that distilleries aren’t in full production mode?
Several distilleries limit production for essential maintenance during some summer months. Full tours are still available during these times, but you probably won’t see Bourbon being produced. Please visit each distilleries’ website for full details.