Bourbon Trail
How can I get discounts on the Bourbon Trail?
Show your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® or Craft Tour passport and ask about the discounts and special offers at your many stops along the Bourbon Trail.
How many distilleries are on the Bourbon Trail?
There are 18 signature distilleries, like Jim Beam, and 17 craft distilleries on the Bourbon Trail.
Is there a fee to visit the distilleries on the Bourbon Trail?
All of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries charge a fee for a tour or a tasting.
Are reservations needed or required?
It is highly recommended to book your tours online and in advance. Most distilleries have online booking options. Specialty tours require reservations. (Angel’s Envy is a reservation only distillery.)
Location
Where is the Bourbon Trail?
Shepherdsville is the trailhead. These distilleries are located within 80 miles of Louisville, mostly clustered between Louisville and Lexington.
Link to Map: https://kybourbontrail.com/map/
How far is the Bourbon Trail from Cincinnati?
Shepherdsville is a day drive, is just 2 hours from Cincinnati.
How far is the Bourbon Trail from Nashville?
The trailhead, Shepherdsville, is just 2 hours from Nashville.
How far is the Bourbon Trail from Indianapolis?
Shepherdsville is a day drive, is just 2 hours from Indianapolis.
How far is the Bourbon Trail from Lexington?
In Lexington there is one (1) of the Bourbon Trail stops - Town Branch.
How far is the Bourbon Trail from Louisville?
In Louisville there are five (5) Bourbon Trail stops – Bulleit - Angels Envy - Old Forester - Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse & Evan Williams.
Accommodations
What hotels are nearby to the Bourbon Trail?
There are a number of hotels in Shepherdsville at the Trailhead of Bourbon Trail at various price points.
Where are places to stay near the Bourbon Trail?
Located on I65, just south of Louisville, there are a number of hotels in Shepherdsville