The Bourbon Bites Tour. Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience
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Experience the Kentucky You Came For
Three Distilleries. It’s a Kentucky day you’ll talk about.
✔ Three hand-selected Kentucky distilleries: by area : Lousiville, Central Kentucky or Bardstown
✔ One iconic legend, one family-owned Kentucky gem, one innovative craft distillery
✔ Smart routing to maximize bourbon time, not driving
✔ Small, comfortable groups — relaxed, unhurried, never rushed
✔ Time to explore, learn, shop, and truly enjoy each stop
✔ Highly knowledgeable local guides sharing real stories, insider insight, and the true spirit of Kentucky
Tours and tastings follow each distillery’s official schedule, plus extra time (around 30 minutes) to explore the gift shop at each stop
Private transportation available upon request.
Costumer Itinerary upon resquest
Premium Straight to Barrel exclusive Bourbon Tasting upon request
Private Bourbon Events & Group Experiences upon request
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Barrel Tasting Experience one of Kentucky’s most unique bourbon distilleries, where you taste whiskey straight from the barrel using a traditional whiskey thief. No filtration, no proofing — just pure, untamed bourbon as it ages in the rickhouse. This is as close as it gets to tasting bourbon the way master distillers do. Rare Facts & Highlights: • 100% single-barrel, barrel-proof tastings • Whiskey is served directly from the aging barrel • No two tastings are ever the same • Set on a scenic working farm • One of the most interactive bourbon experiences in Kentucky A raw, authentic, and unforgettable hands-on bourbon stop.
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour and/or Tasting (1:30 m.) Visit the oldest continuously operating distillery in America, a true icon of Kentucky bourbon history. During Prohibition, Buffalo Trace never closed thanks to a federal license to produce medicinal whiskey. Today, it is the birthplace of some of the most sought-after bourbons in the world. Rare Facts & Highlights: • Home of legendary brands like Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Stagg & Pappy Van Winkle • Birthplace of the world’s first single-barrel bourbon • Built on ancient buffalo migration trails • Historic warehouses from the 1800s still in use • Barrel aging varies by floor for different flavor profiles Enjoy a guided tour through historic buildings and a curated tasting at the end.
What‘s Included
Luxus Transportation
Professional English, Spanish, and German Guide
Lunch
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The Bourbon Bites Tours
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Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bourbon tour
O7008JHamberb,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorg was so informative and courteous! Buffalo Trace was so cool!
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
B8490FBalexg,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00🥃🥃 🥃🥃🥃 We had such a great day with Alex. From the beginning, communication was clear and easy, and everything felt smooth and relaxed. He tailored the day to us and shared the real Kentucky bourbon — the stories, the history, and a little local gossip. We laughed a lot too. Nothing felt rushed or forced. Just good bourbon and good conversation. Highly recommend — if you get Alex as your guide, you’ll discover a side of Kentucky you wouldn’t find on your own. And we still owe him that bourbon beer. 🥃
No-Show Tour Operator
Scott C,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide was a no-show on the day of the tour. We booked a tour for Valentine's Day to see Buffalo Trace, Woodford, Bluegrass Distillery, and Jeptha Creed. The tour operator communicated well throughout the week before the tour, and even confirmed an 8:30 am pick up time at our hotel the morning of the tour. Then it slipped to 8:45 am. No big deal, still plenty of time. Then silence. Nothing. Wouldn't respond to texts, wouldn't answer or return calls. We made the 3.5 hour drive to Louisville specifically for this tour. At 10 am, we gave up waiting on him and luckily were able to find something else to do. We're still waiting on a refund from Viator, which they claim is to be refunded in full. As of the writing of this review, the tour operator still hasn't responded. No apology, no excuses, nothing. I'd avoid this one at all costs.
Hight recommend!!!!!!
yaneta490,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable bourbon day with The Bourbon Bites Tour. We came as a group of friends and left feeling like friends with our guide. His passion and deep knowledge of bourbon and Kentucky made the experience truly special. Buffalo Trace, Jeptha Creed, and Woodford Reserve — all fantastic stops. great vibes, and memories we’ll definitely repeat. See you again in July 🥃✨
Great experience!
Road456944,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Our tour guide was great! Very informative and helpful. All three tastings were great and informative. Would def do it again!
Relaxed and enjoyed drinking!
465calistad,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Our driver gave us history as we went and we were able to skip the lines. I didn’t have to worry about a thing!
Your tour guide is part of the experience
hugeroses,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jorg was incredible and a wealth of information. He explained step by step what to expect at each tour. He enlightened us with a little history of Kentucky and was simply a joy. Each tour he procured for us created different experiences. One was about the history, the other about the pairing and how foods bring out flavors and one on the etiquette of drinking bourbon. I highly recommend this tour and if you get Jorg as your guide consider yourself very lucky.!
Amazing Bourbon Tour!
Nehelia J,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! This was our first tour of the trip, and Bourbon Bites truly set the bar. Our guide, Jorg, was professional, knowledgeable, and took us to some incredible distilleries in Bardstown. We even had the chance to enjoy lunch at The Bar at Willett — an AMAZING EXPERIENCE from start to finish!
Spectacular Tour!
Nehelia J,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular! We had an amazing private Bourbon Bites tour with our guide, Jorg. He took my husband and I to four different distilleries and shared a wealth of knowledge about bourbon history along the way. He was professional, friendly, and made us feel safe the entire time. We had a fantastic experience and highly recommend this tour—and Jorg—to anyone looking to explore Kentucky bourbon!
Incredible bourbon experience!
Jacqueline844,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible bourbon experience! Everything was perfectly coordinated — super smooth and relaxed all day. Buffalo Trace was full of history, Bluegrass made us fall in love with Kentucky bourbon, and Evan Williams was absolutely fascinating. Highly recommend! Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to discover bourbon in a comfortable and well-planned way!
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