Bourbon Tour (03) : Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Other
Description
Experience a unique sightseeing tour and/or tasting at 3 traditional Kentucky bourbon distilleries (KY has more than 60 distilleries). Avoid the stress of planning on your own and enjoy a seamless, well-organized tour. Visit 03 iconic distilleries where you will learn about the bourbon production process and enjoy tastings of premium bourbons (21+ only). We provide a list of 18 distilleries for you to choose from. Please select 3, as we build your itinerary based on availability. Your booking includes visits to 3 distilleries (tour and/or tasting). Optional: You may add other distillery to your tour. Please contact us after booking. Please note: Min of 2 guests per tour We schedule tours based on distillery and vehicle availability Start times may vary depending on the selected distilleries Please send your 3 preferred distilleries after booking Distillery hours and availability vary by day Please contact the operator by email or call Viator directly for any questions or requests
Tour Options
Itinerary
Historic Spanish mission style distillery - where we will take "A Taste of History" tour where we will know the characteristics of their products and we will make respective tasting. - Optional
WoodFord distillery where we will know and see about the Bourbon production process and history. Finally you will taste the best products of the distillery - Optional
The master distillers from Wild Turkey have stayed true to a tradition from before Prohibition. In the tour "The Home of real Bourbon" you explore where they make the finest Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Optional
Bardstown Bourbon distillery has amazing tour and restaurant. Start tasting whiskey from the moment you enter all-glass classroom overlooking 100 acres of active farmland. Examine and evaluate how products are created then age, develop, and finish in the most technically advanced distillery in the country. In the rickhouse tasting room you can test bourbon straight from the barrel! - Optional
Learn about the past, present and future of bourbon at the historic Stitzel- Weller Distillery. It’s a distillery drenched in the rich history of Bourbon’s past that’s pushing the boundaries with innovations for the future. Walk in the footsteps of bourbon legends, as you step into an active barrel house, cooper shop and micro still-house. Your journey ends with a tasting of Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit 10 year, I.W. Harper and Blade and Bow. - Optional
Tour teach you about history and how make bourbon. You will get to visit a barrel warehouse and Bourbon Limestone Cellar. Of course, you’ll finish with a guided tasting and a keepsake tasting glass.- Optional
Each tour starts with an exploration of more than 200 artifacts, many from family’s history in the whiskey- making business. Then you get to see how they make craft whiskeys — and gin! — from start to finish. - Optional
Housed on an old farm along Kentucky's Bourbon Trail. Sustainability focused, using locally sourced ingredients and the purest water from our own limestone well, we are committed to quality, and the historical tradition and passion of Kentucky Bourbon making in Bardstown. (Tour and Testing) - Optional
experience the cultural creators, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers that helped revive Augustus Bulleit's high-rye whiskey and create the bold, beloved Bulleit Frontier Whiskey of today. Watch the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Bulleit portfolio come to life through interactive tour and/or tasting experience - Optional
It is the only distillery in the east of the city where customers can buy food. We will visit the distillery to have a taste and enjoy its country atmosphere.
Taste of History - Closed 2021 Whether you’re just beginning your whiskey journey or are a seasoned bourbon drinker, this educational experience will help you explore the rich history and heritage of the Beam family through a guided tasting in a small group setting! - Closed now
Tour includes introduction to the Willett family of brands and the family that makes them. Sample whiskey in a tasting experience and the Gif is a tasting glass - Optional
We will visit the Buffalo Trace Distillery so that you can participate in the tour and / or Taste that the distillery offers depending on availability. Optional
Four Roses – Cox’s Creek is the distillery’s bottling facility and visitor center. Guests will participate in either a tasting or a tour, depending on availability and the client’s request. This location is an official part of Four Roses and complements the experience in Lawrenceburg.
Larrikin Bourbon delivers a bold and modern take on American whiskey, with rich flavor, smooth character, and a rebellious spirit that stands out on the Bourbon Trail
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickup service for guests staying at Hotels located in downtown Louisville (ZIP code 40202). If your hotel is outside the downtown area, the meeting point will be: 21c Museum Hotel 700 W Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 If you would like to request transportation service from another area of Louisville, please contact us directly so we can provide the additional cost and arrange it for you, subject to availability. For faster communication, you may reach us via WhatsApp (you can easily download the app if you don’t already have it).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour start time may vary because we depend on the availability of the tour. The type of vehicle depends on availability
Reviews(660)
Belen was great. It was a great experience!
This was a great tour. Our bus driver did not speak very good English so communication was an issue. Other than that, it was well worth the $$
Bellen was an excellent driver and easy to get along with. She picked us up at 10 AM and had us back to our hotel by 6:15 PM. You were able to visit four distilleries. What other communication was scarce beforehand. Once things were scheduled on their end, we began getting communication from the group. You just have to be patient and wait until they get around to schedule everything.
We were really looking forward to this bourbon tour, but unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. Communication was a significant challenge throughout the day. Our tour guide spoke very limited English, making it difficult to understand the information being shared and the instructions provided. In addition, meeting times were changed frequently, after giving us a designated time to return to the bus, we were often asked to come back 10–15 minutes earlier, which created confusion and made it difficult to enjoy each stop. Time management was also disappointing. Because of delays and poor organization, we were unable to visit all three scheduled distilleries. The highlight of the day was our stop at Buffalo Trace, which was an excellent experience. Unfortunately, because of the communication issues and poor time management, I would not recommend this particular tour.
be careful where you post your review. I need to let you know that we have not had any customer named Ashley in the past four months. Also, our tours usually include visits to more than four distilleries.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience was extremely disappointing. I originally missed my scheduled tour, and I understood that the booking was non-refundable. However, the company reached out to me directly and offered what they described as a “complimentary bourbon tour in July.” They asked me to choose a date, confirmed my new reservation, added me to their schedule, and even requested my hotel information so they could plan the pickup. At no point during those conversations was I told that I would later be expected to purchase new distillery tickets or pay additional fees. That information only surfaced after all of the arrangements had been made. When I questioned why these charges had never been disclosed, the owner became defensive, claimed he had no obligation to give me anything for free, and ended the conversation in an unprofessional manner. Rather than acknowledging the confusing communication, I was accused of being disrespectful. I have the text message history documenting the offer of a “complimentary bourbon tour,” the confirmation of my July reservation, and the absence of any mention of additional ticket costs until much later. Businesses can make mistakes. What matters is how they handle them. Unfortunately, this experience was marked by poor communication, shifting expectations, and customer service that fell well below what I would expect. I cannot recommend this company.
Thank you for confirming that you understood your original reservation was non-refundable. Pamela Reed and Neil Ochoa, you canceled your tour only a few hours before it started because you changed your travel plans. Tripadvisor confirmed our strict cancellation policy, so you lost your original tour and distillery tickets. Even though our policies did not require any exception, we still chose to help you. We offered complimentary transportation for your future visit. You only needed to purchase new distillery tickets because the distilleries do not refund, replace, or reuse tickets. Our team always works hard to find the best solution for our customers, even when our policies do not require us to do so. You asked us to provide new distillery tickets at no cost, but we could not do that. We understand your frustration, but nothing justifies insulting our team. We wish you the best.
Communication was an issue to start. Seemed disorganized. Food ola. Was horrible. Eating in van was not good. We then had van break down causing us to miss a key stop. The people did all they could to get us a stop and home
Thank you for your feedback. You booked your tour less than 24 hours before departure, and we arranged your itinerary on short notice. You visited Four Roses, Buffalo Trace, and Woodford Reserve as scheduled. The group chose to eat lunch in the van so everyone could spend about 2.5 hours at Buffalo Trace. We also offered a complimentary stop at Bulleit, but a flat tire and the remaining time prevented that extra visit. We sincerely apologize for the flat tire. We immediately sent another van, and our team worked quickly to keep the tour moving, find the best solution, and get everyone back safely. Thank you for your feedback.
While it's nice being shuttled around for tours, we felt like our tours were somewhat rushed since they were scheduled back to back with a very tight schedule. You really didn't have much time to relax and tour the gift shop or try a personal tasting at the bars because we needed to move on quickly to the next distillery. At Buffalo Trace, the tour was ok, but the tasting was low-end in terms of offerings (including Wheatley Vodka, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye...EH Taylor was the most premium selection). Honestly, we did a FREE tasting after the tour which including Weller 12, Weller Antique 107, etc. which was far better. Finally, our tour operator driving the shuttle was sweet, knowledgeable, and well organized...but there was a bit of a language barrier and we had a difficult time understanding her. Also, the communication leading up to our tour was awful. Our original distillery selections were changed, and it was very difficult to get questions answered until the last minute, even though we booked a few months in advance. Probably wouldn't recommend Viator, as it was just OK, and challenging to communicate with.
It sounds like you can choose where you go. This is not true. Communication was lacking, even when I reached out specifically to determine the destinations. Everything was presented the night before and they were not willing to have a conversation to resolve my questions. This meant an hour of texting back and forth. The driver and actual experience were fine and it was mostly a good experience once it started but the planning and communication was a zero star experience
Thank you for your feedback. You booked your tour less than 48 hours before your Sunday tour. We explained that Willett closes on Sundays and that the other craft distillery you requested falls outside our tour area. You asked to visit Jeptha Creed and Buffalo Trace, and we made that happen. We also added Four Roses to complete your itinerary. I'm sorry our communication did not meet your expectations. We truly appreciate your comments about your driver and the tour. Our team worked hard to give you a great experience, and we're glad you enjoyed both. Thank you for choosing us.
The experience was true to the listing. We visited four distilleries (Bulliet, Castle and Key, Buffalo Trace, and Larrikin). Our group very much enjoyed the experience. Castle and Key was especially beautiful. The only issue we experienced (thus only for stars) is that the communication ahead of time not great. I reached out several time ahead of the excursion and received no response.
The tour was great. We booked our trip only a week before going and was able to book this tour. They were able to get us into great distilleries as well as my #1 pick. The driver/guide was knowledgeable. I also really liked the door-to-door service for pickup from the hotel.
