Explore the rich tradition and proud history of "America's Official Native Spirit" on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour, featuring a number of signature distilleries nestled among beautiful Bluegrass Region scenery.
Kentucky's legendary distilleries have crafted the world's finest Bourbons for more than 200 years, using secret recipes and methods passed down from generation to generation.
In 1999, the Kentucky Distillers' Association formed the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour to give visitors a firsthand look at the art and science of crafting Bourbon, and to educate them about the rich history and proud tradition of Kentucky's signature spirit.
Bourbon tourism is skyrocketing, with nearly 2 million visitors from all 50 states and 25 countries to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour in the last five years alone.
KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL® is a registered trademark of the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
Pictured here: Fresh Bourbon Distillery
Lexington Distilleries
In the Bluegrass, you don’t have to look far to find great bourbon. In fact, some of Kentucky’s top distilleries are right here in Lexington. Explore the city’s unique bourbon tours and attractions below and book your experience today, as tours can fill up fast!
Located in the old barreling house of the old Pepper Distillery in Lexington's historic Distillery District. Barrel House Distillery is proud to distill award winning…
Bespoken Spirits is the wood maturation innovator, leveraging over eight years of intense R&D to sustainably customize aroma and flavor. The proof lies in 300+ awards in…
Recognized as the first African American-owned and produced bourbon since slavery, Fresh Bourbon offers an experience you won't forget. Fresh Bourbon is sweet and…
This historic distillery reopened in 2017 after sitting vacant for 50 years. Located in the exciting Distillery District, you can take a tour of the historic distillery…
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is the producer of award-winning beer and spirits and one of the few joint brewing and distilling operations in the world. Since its…
Telling the story of Lexington's history of bourbon, RD1 has brought back Kentucky's first registered distillery. RD1 is a local bourbon brand with a tasting room, event…
Pictured here: Castle & Key Distillery, located in Woodford County, Kentucky
Regional Distilleries
Venturing outside city limits? Lexington is within driving distance of almost all of the distilleries in the state and just miles from some of the most famous distillers in the world.
Bluegrass Distillers is an award winning craft distillery founded in Lexington, KY, in 2012. Just as the world of craft has evolved over the past ten years, they are…
One of America's oldest continuously operating distilleries, even staying open during Prohibition. Located right on the Kentucky River, Buffalo Trace's campus is a…
Standing on the grounds of the Old Taylor Distillery built in 1887. Featuring a limestone castle, elaborate gazebos and sunken gardens, Castle & Key’s on-site…
Located on the scenic Salt River in Lawrenceburg, Four Roses Distillery is headquartered in a unique California Spanish Mission-style building built in 1910. Take a tour…
You'll find this craft distillery nestled on Glenns Creek, once the site of The Old Crow Distillery. Glenns Creek Distilling is restoring and preserving the buildings on…
The first licensed distillery in Bourbon County since Prohibition, Hartfield & Co. is craft distillery that makes small batches using local ingredients. Stop in for a…
For almost two centuries, the name Mattingly has been synonymous with world-class bourbon and innovation. John Graves Mattingly (1823-1910) was responsible for perfecting…
Family owned and operated craft distillery on a small farm. Corn used in the distillation process is grown right there on the 122-acre farm. Family is at the core of all…
Wilderness Trail Distillery uses a sweet mash process to produce its Wheated Bourbon, High-Rye Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. The Danville distillery was established in 2012 by…
In 1893, bourbon from this distillery was selected from over 400 whiskeys to represent Kentucky at the World's Fair. The same fine 101 proof Wild Turkey bourbon is still…
Woodford Reserve is the only facility in the state making bourbon using the original Scottish 'pot still' method. This historic distillery has been restored with visitors…
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Travel Guides
From behind-the-scenes farm tours and historic trail maps to curated weekend itineraries, explore our travel guides to start planning your ultimate Lexington experience.
