Maps your journey on the kentucky bourbon trail begins and ends wherever youd like. See all 2 kentucky bourbon trail tours on tripadvisor. The kentucky bourbon trail treats visitors to a tour and taste experience at 10 kentucky distilleries where worldfamous kentucky bourbon is made. Although the trail has no official starting point, youll want to start in louisville, one of the most vibrant cities in kentucky. Sep 19, 2019 if you love bourbon, your life will not be complete without a trip along the kentucky bourbon trail between louisville and lexington. Start at the kentucky bourbon trail welcome center in downtown louisville and they can assist you in planning your trip. The kda has registered the phrase kentucky bourbon trail as a protected trademark. See how bourbon whiskey is made on the kentucky bourbon trail. As we are currently operating under restrictions due to covid19, please allow additional shipping time. Makers mark, jim beam, four roses, wild turkey, heaven hill, and woodford reserve.
These kentucky bourbon trail tips will help you plan your visit. Theres a reason the kentucky bourbon trail makes a crooked smile around its crown jewel, louisville. The kentucky bourbon trail began in 1999 as a way to bring tourism to kentucky. Distillery map check out this map of the ky bourbon trail. The kentucky bourbon trail was published in 2009, and since then, the kentucky bourbon trail tourist attraction has grown to include 10 of the states largest and most famous distilleries along with members of the new kentucky bourbon trail craft tour. Dining on the bourbon trail restaurants kentucky chowhound.
If you love bourbon, your life will not be complete without a trip along the kentucky bourbon trail between louisville and lexington. Its not a part of the kentucky distillers associations official bourbon trail, but they are, however, open for tours and tastings. Apr 11, 2020 map of kentucky bourbon trail nowadays, people want everything in digital but printed maps are the one which cannot be replaced and many people love to keep the printed map with them and in this printable map i am going to share which tourists normally search for in this map as they are just interested in getting information about the hotels. The kentucky bourbon trailexperience chateau bourbon.
Explore the rich tradition and proud history of americas official native spirit on the kentucky bourbon trail tour, featuring a number of signature distilleries nestled among beautiful bluegrass region scenery. Exploring kentuckys best bourbon on the bourbon trail. Tour the kentucky bourbon trail navigating the kentucky bourbon trail is easy, and with a little planning, can be a fantastic getaway both for bourbon lovers and those who simply want to sightsee do you want to navigate the kentucky bourbon trail, but need help. Kentucky bourbon trail all you need to know before you go. Hiking the bourbon trail twice cooked cooking, eating. We especially enjoyed makers mark, jim beam, and woodford reserve. Use this map of kentucky to plan your trip to bourbon country by finding nearby attractions, hotels, shopping, restaurants and much more.
Currently, there are seventeen bourbon labels that are a part of the kentucky bourbon. Jul 08, 2012 did the bourbon trail with a group of friends over 2 days and had a great time. Kentucky bourbon trail itinerary kentucky bourbon trail. And that, i suppose, is also why i was so keen to see it made. Whitewater rapids and grazing thoroughbreds line your journey through.
Visitors can experience the kentucky bourbon trail, kentucky bourbon craft tour, kentucky urban bourbon trail, farm distillery tours or visit any of the independent distilleries on their own. View, download or print this kentucky bourbon trail map pdf completely free. Bourbon country map use this interactive map of kentucky to plan your visit by finding nearby attractions, hotels, shopping, and restaurants. Explore the spirit of kentucky with our beautiful and distinctive bourbon map. Kentucky, often thought of as the home of bourbon, americas native spirit, has over 200 years of distilled spirits history. This handy map shows you where they are and offers a chart of how many miles are between the. This map can be downloaded in seconds along with the other valuable charts we provide. Browse by category to find what youre looking for, or select icons displayed on the map for detailed information. May 22, 2017 the initial edition of images of america. The kentucky bourbon trail sometimes informally shortened to the bourbon trail is the name of a program sponsored by the kentucky distillers association kda to promote the bourbon whiskey industry in kentucky. Sip, stroll and savor your way across the bluegrass on this 18. Producing of the worlds bourbon, louisville offers the best of both whiskey worldsbluegrass farms and distilleries by day, and a hip cityscape to sip through all night. When you find things of interest, just click the save button. Here are some more resources to aide you in making your way to the places that make kentucky s worldrenowned bourbon.
A oneofakind, fully supported, authentic and visually stunning experience. Get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of the bourbon trail, kentucky from national geographics ultimate road trips. Make sure you pick up the passport at the first distillery you visit you can mail it in for a free tshirt. Sep 14, 2010 get stopbystop directions for a driving tour of the bourbon trail, kentucky from national geographics ultimate road trips.
But there is more to the kentucky bourbon trail than just distillery tours and bourbon tastings. Kentucky bourbon trail map pdf free download printable. All nine distilleries on the trail are listed inside, with a page to have your passport stamped upon your visit, as well as a place for some note taking. In kentucky bourbon country, susan reigler offers essential information and practical advice to anyone considering a trip to the states distilleries or to the restaurants and bars on the urban bourbon trail.
Kentucky bourbon trail 675 setzer way lexington, ky 40508 if you would like to pick up your passport completion souvenir immediately, follow the directions on the below link. For more information on distillery tours, hours and events, visit our website at. We recommend booking kentucky bourbon trail tours ahead of time to secure your spot. At any rate, in the end, the entirety of the bourbon trail was too ambitious for a mere twoday jaunt. Here are all the reasons to hit up the trail and yes, those. Im also looking for lunch, one day on the easternsouthern part of the bourbon trail around heaven hill or makers mark and one on the westernnorthern side around woodford reserve or four roses.
The best place to begin is louisville, home of the oldfashioned cocktail, and from there head to shepherdsville home to jim beam and four roses. This printable pdf map can be viewed, downloaded and also printed. Use our interactive maps to plan a route that works for you. Featuring more than 150 fullcolor photographs and a bourbon glossary, the book is organized by region and provides valuable details. When you visit kentucky today, you can travel the kentucky bourbon trail and visit six different distilleries of the world famous kentucky bourbon. Check our website for the most up to date information. This map is easily accessible and can be incorporated into any of your personal uses. Then, these items will be listed here and can be shared with friends via email or a url link. Unique kentucky barware kentucky bourbon trail shop.
Americas native spirit 95 percent of the worlds bourbon is distilled, aged and bottled right here in kentucky bourbon country. Apr 24, 2017 visitors can explore and even cycle kentuckys official bourbon trail, a collection of 10 distilleries producing the best bourbon in america. Louisvilles urban bourbon trail links the worldclass bourbon bars serving the countrys only native spirit in its gateway city. Use this map for your own personal use completely free. Framed kentucky bourbon distilleries and notes from the trail. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Map of kentucky bourbon trail counties state bluegrass county. Apr 10, 2016 maps your journey on the kentucky bourbon trail begins and ends wherever youd. Mar 14, 2017 6 essential stops on kentuckys bourbon trail craft tour. The easiest way to experience 10 of the most celebrated bourbon distilleries in kentucky is by taking four or five days to follow the kentucky bourbon trail. The best way to get to the bottom of this was to head to the bluegrass state, where 95 percent of the worlds bourbon is made, equipped with a few cameras, some notebooks and clean livers for five days on the kentucky bourbon trail a triangle of distillery tours throughout the state with endpoints at louisville, lexington and bardstown. Jan 06, 20 bourbon is another one of those products that seems to blur the line between art and craft and industry. For more information, visit please savor our spirits responsibly and in moderation. Six main distilleries are on the trail, between versailles and elizabethtown, a distance of some 75 miles. Kentucky bourbon trail itinerary theres nothing better than a good ol classic. Touring the bourbon trail gives visitors an upclose look at how bourbon is distilled, the history behind the crafting of bourbon, and the art behind the perfect bourbon tasting.
On a bourbonthemed cruise along the ohio river, a highlight was certainly our stops in kentuckys brandenburg and louisville all jumpoff points for visits to five different distilleries on. Follow up a good days ride with bourbon samples from kentuckys oldest and most reputable distilleries. To add items to your trip, browse our website for bourbon country attractions, events, places to stay and more. A complete guide to the kentucky bourbon trail california. Exclusive bourbon merchandise, flasks, glassware and apparel for kentuckys native spirit.
Below, find more information about the associations membership as well as a list of the distilleries included on the kentucky bourbon trail and the trails craft tour, as of 2016. The bar at willett press kit bardstown whiskey locator distributors events photo credit site map site info terms. The kentucky bourbon trail tour is an institutional experience that keeps people coming back for more year after year. Remember there is no wrong way to experience the kentucky bourbon trail and the kentucky bourbon trail craft tour, as long as you enjoy it responsibly. The official online store of the kentucky bourbon trail tour. Kentucky bourbon trail tour map willett distillery. With more than 27 bourbon trails covering 7 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the north judson erie trail or riverside trail in. Framed kentucky bourbon distilleries and notes from the. Complete guide to the kentucky bourbon trail gear patrol. Explore the spirit of kentucky with our third edition framed bourbon map. Satuday in lexington, and sunday and monday anywhere. Bourbon trail kentucky bourbon trail map of ky trails. Jan 04, 2017 grab a copy of your own kentucky bourbon trail passport.
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