Today’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® offers even more to see, taste and discover. If you’ve visited before, you’ll notice we’ve merged the previous Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® into the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® program to create a single experience, with endless possibilities. One important tip: it’s essential to book early. Tours and tastings can sell out 30, 60, or even 90 days in advance.
Your Bourbon adventure awaits. Explore and book your experience today.
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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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What Do We Mean By Build Your Own Bourbon Trail™?
What Do We Mean By Build Your Own Bourbon Trail™?
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With The Launch Of A New Era In Bourbon Tourism
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With The Launch Of A New Era In Bourbon Tourism
The Toast Heard Around The World
The Toast Heard Around The World
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distilleries Recommend Booking Tours In Advance
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distilleries Recommend Booking Tours In Advance
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no beginning or end to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Where you start and how you explore is up to you. Plan your trip around your favorite Bourbon brands. Or create an itinerary dedicated to discovering new brands. You can even explore the Trail™ by regions. The possibilities are limitless. We encourage you to Build Your Own Bourbon Trail® and construct the perfect trip that’s unique to you.
Visit each distillery’s page on our website to find information on where each is located. You can also click the “Quickview” on each distillery’s card to find important information for each – including where they are located. Please keep in mind that sometimes cell service can get unreliable on the beautiful backroads of Kentucky.
It is highly recommended to book your distillery tastings, tours and other experiences online and in advance. A few distilleries have walk-in experiences, but planning a trip without booking your experiences ahead of time is highly discouraged. Most distilleries have online booking options, or you can book your experiences through one of our trusted transportation partners. Check out the distilleries in the section above for more information.
That depends. At this time, there are only a handful of reciprocal states that allow shipping from Kentucky distilleries. It also depends on whether common carriers like UPS, FedEx and others are shipping to that state. If you determine that your state does not allow shipping reciprocity for spirits, we strongly encourage you to contact lawmakers in your state and ask them to pass legislation allowing spirits to be shipped there. Visit the Ship My Spirits website to find out if you can ship spirits to your state.
However, there are other ways to get bottles back home:
You may pack distilled spirits under 140 proof (70% abv) in your checked baggage. Please ensure that the bottle is packed carefully so it doesn’t break.
The KDA also has worked with Kentucky’s three major airports (Louisville, Lexington and Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati) to create Bourbon bottle shops inside security. You can find most of our top brands there, which you can carry on the plane.
Some distilleries still observe a summer shutdown to conduct essential maintenance. Full tours are still available during these times, but you may not see Bourbon being produced. Please visit each distillery’s website for full details.