Discover the Birthplace of Bourbon

Bourbon Country is arguably one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state.  Here, you'll find popular towns like Bardstown, Frankfort, Lebanon, Lexington, Owensboro, and Louisville, among others.  Bourbon, heralded as the original American spirit, was created right here in Kentucky. Whether you'd like to tour one of the many local distilleries, sample some of Kentucky's finest spirits, or dive deep into the history of this spirited drink, a tour through Bourbon Country should be at the top of your itinerary when you visit Kentucky.  Find any one of our spectacular Kentucky Bed and Breakfasts, and book your trip today!

Bourbon is an American Whiskey produced under a specific set of guidelines, and predominantly made in southern Kentucky.  This fine spirit had it's start in the 1700s, with the first settlers of Kentucky.  In those days, difficult-to-transport crops were instead turned into much easier-to-move whiskies. These early whiskies also happened to offer a welcome respite from a laborious frontier life. Over successive generations, Kentuckians have continued making and refining these unique whiskies, often using the same process as their ancestors. Today, you'll find a range of Bourbon styles, including traditional, high-rye, and high-wheat bourbons.

Today, there are over 20 working distilleries in Kentucky.  Many of these distilleries offer public tours and delicious tastings of their fine spirits. Each distillery offers something different, as they all work with their own specific mash bills (recipes), yeast strains, and levels of barrel char and age.  The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a wonderful way to explore this spirited side of Kentucky.

There are 8 scenic stops on the trail, as well as some of Kentucky's signature Bourbon Brands. Distilleries can found in a variety of cities across Kentucky, including:

Bardstown

• Barton's 1792 Distillery
• Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
• Willet Distillery
  
  

Bowling Green

• Corsair Artisan Distillery

Crestwood

• Jefferson's Reserve at Kentucky Artisan Distillery

Frankfortrankfort

• Buffalo Trace

Lawrenceburg

• Four Roses
• Wild Turkey

Lexington

• Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company
• Barrel House Distilling Company

Loretto

• Limestone Branch Distillery
• Maker's Mark
  
  

Louisville

• Angel's Envy
• The Bulleit Experience at Stitzel-Weller Distillery
• Copper & Kings
• Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
• Jim Beam Urban Distillery
• Old Forester
• Michter's Micro-Distillery
• Peerless Distillery

 

Northern Kentucky

• New Riff Distillery
• Old Pogue Distillery

 Pembroke

• MB Roland Distillery

Shepherdsville

• Four Roses Wharehouses & Bottling Tours
• Jim Beam American Stillhouse
  
  

Versailles

• Woodford Reserve

 
For a trip truly reflective of the great state of Kentucky, you'll want to stay at one of our spectacular Kentucky Bed and Breakfasts near Bourbon Country.  
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