Bourbon Distilleries

The aroma of aging bourbon drifting through the air. Towering rickhouses lined with barrels. The smooth burn of a first sip from the source. Touring a Kentucky distillery is a full-sensory journey you won't soon forget.

Across the state, distilleries roll out the barrel—literally—for guests eager to explore how bourbon is made, aged, and perfected. From behind-the-scenes production tours to tasting flights that highlight flavor nuances, every stop has its own story to tell. At Buffalo Trace, step into the action on a Hard Hat Tour where you'll witness the process from grain to glass. Over at Maker’s Mark, personalize your bottle by dipping it in the iconic red wax. Want to learn to mix like a pro? Bardstown Bourbon Company offers immersive cocktail classes and exclusive straight-from-the-barrel pours.

While Central Kentucky remains a hotspot, today you’ll find distilleries dotted across the entire Bluegrass State. Whether you're following the trail in Bardstown or discovering craft operations in lesser-known towns, there's a bourbon experience waiting around every bend.