Travel Off the Beaten Path

Time: At Least 5 Days

There’s an adventure for everyone in all 4 regions of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour^®. Every stop takes you deeper than ever before into the unrivaled craftsmanship of Kentucky’s Bourbon and distilling heritage. Take in rolling hills, bluegrass fields, vibrant cityscapes and the heart of horse country to make the journey between distilleries as memorable as the spirits that brought you here.

We have added one distillery to the Craft Tour! Starting in 2023 make sure to include Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. in. Franklin County in your trip planning.

New Riff Distillery

Second Sight Spirits

The Old Pogue Distillery

Boone County Distilling Co.

Neeley Family Distillery

Kentucky Artisan Distillery

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.

Copper & Kings

Jeptha Creed Distillery

Willett Distillery

Preservation Distillery

Log Still Distillery

Limestone Branch Distillery

Boundary Oak Distillery

The Bard Distillery

Casey Jones Distillery

MB Roland Distillery

Dueling Grounds Distillery

Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

Castle & Key Distillery

Barrel House Distilling Co.

James E. Pepper Distillery

Bluegrass Distillers

Hartfield & Co.

How to Complete the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®

1. Plan Your Trip

There’s a lot see on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour^®,but luckily for you, our Trip Planner breaks it into 4 easy regions.

We highly recommend making reservations at distilleries (if the chosen distillery accepts them) prior to your visit.

Create Your Itinerary

2. Get Your Passport

Purchase your Bourbon Trail^™ Passport & Field Guide at your first distillery stop, are get one online in advance.

Scan the QR code in the front to register your passport and buckle up for adventure!

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3. Explore Distilleries

This is our favorite step! As you visit each legendary distillery, collect stamps in your passport.

What else is closeby? Use our map to plan your route and discover other distilleries.

Map It Out

4. Get Fun Stuff

Complete a region and receive an exclusive Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour^® Region challenge coin at your last distillery stop.

Upon completing the 4th and final region, the last distillery you visit will stamp your book in the back and you will receive a stave tray to display all of your challenge coins in!

Scan the QR code stamp to be entered into our system. When you complete both the KBT™ and the Craft Tour, you will receive something extra special from us!

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Get Social

Raise a glass and share your adventure on Facebook. Use #KYBourbonTrail to share, and find others.

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