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KENTUCKY’S UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

When you want the world’s best Bourbon experience, you go to Kentucky. It’s that simple. Welcome to Bourbon’s birthplace. The trip you’ve had in the back of your mind since the first time you raised a glass. Discover the flavors, the craftsmanship, and our legendary hospitality.

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Know your Regions: one smart way to plan.

Exploring Kentucky by region can minimize the distance between distilleries and help you make the most of your trip.

Know your Regions: one smart way to plan.

Exploring Kentucky by region can minimize the distance between distilleries and help you make the most of your trip.

A scenic farm at sunset in the Lexington Region of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®

Know Before You Go

For many Bourbon lovers, a visit to the Trail™ is the culmination of a lifelong dream. We want you to make the most of every moment.

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It's giveaway time!  It may be our 25th Anniversary, but we're extending you the gift! We're granting five lucky winners $100 to spend on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® online shop.  How to enter:
1) Like this post
2) Make sure you're following us (@kentuckybourbontrail)
3) Tag a friend in the comments below  The giveaway closes on Thursday, October 17th, at 11:59 PM (CT), and winners will be messaged directly.  Terms: Only five winners will be selected and all tasks must be completed for valid entry. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram. Winners will only be contacted and announced from the @kentuckybourbontrail Instagram account. Please do not interact or provide information to false accounts impersonating Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.  #kybourbontrail #kentuckybourbontrail #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #bourbongram #giveaway
Get into the Fall spirit with @luxrowdistillers' Luxtoberfest.  On October 18th, join the community happy hour featuring festive cocktails, live music, and light refreshments.  This free event includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, with cocktails and pours available for purchase.  Learn more at the link in their bio.  #kybourbontrail #kentuckybourbontrail #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #bourbongram #luxrowdistillers
Kentucky is expecting severe weather this weekend. If you have a tour scheduled at a distillery, we recommend calling ahead to ensure they will be open and giving tours.  We will be putting individual updates in the comments of this post. Stay safe.
And the celebration continues! In honor of 25 years of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, a few of our members have released specialty and single barrel bottles.  Join the celebration by visiting these distilleries to secure an exclusive bottle of your own and stay tuned for additional releases later this year.  #kybourbontrail #kentuckybourbontrail #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #bourbongram #bourbonreleases
In four days, we’re bringing the world together for a Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon!🥃  Joining the celebration is simple. Just Toast and Post on September 17th with our official hashtag, #WorldBourbonToast. Don’t forget to tag us for a chance to be featured on our feed.  And for our true Bourbon enthusiasts, we’re hosting a 24-hour livestream with a toast at 4pm in every time zone. Visit the link in our bio to read FAQs, sign up for email reminders, and view details on the livestream. Cheers!
Our Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon is officially one week away! 🥃 We can’t wait to see Bourbon lovers worldwide Toast and Post with their own toasting traditions.  Learn how you can join the fun at WorldBourbonToast.com. #WorldBourbonToast  #kentuckybourbontrail #kybourbontrail #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #bourbongram #bourbonheritagemonth
September is Bourbon Heritage Month™. This month, we raise a glass to the history, the flavor and the craftsmanship that makes Bourbon America’s Spirit. 🥃  How are you celebrating this month? Let us know in the comments below.  #bourbonheritagemonth #kybourbontrail #kentuckybourbontrail #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #bourbongram