Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Tour: 2 Distilleries & Tastings

Taste bourbon at two working distilleries in one morning, then browse Pappy & Co.

A guided bourbon tour visiting Buffalo Trace and Kentucky Artisan Distillery with tastings at both, plus a local brunch with one cocktail and a stop at Pappy & Co., the bourbon retail shop founded by Pappy Van Winkle's great-granddaughters. The tour runs eight hours with transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and distillery admission included. Minimum age is 12. Complimentary water and ice are provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bourbon tastings and shopping tour

• Enjoy brunch at local venue
• Taste bourbons at Buffalo Trace
• Tour and taste at Kentucky Artisan Distillery
• Shop at Pappy & Co.

The experience

Pappy & Co. is the anchor of this tour: a retail shop founded by the great-granddaughters of Pappy Van Winkle himself, stocked with high-quality bourbon and thoughtfully crafted goods you won't find in a standard gift shop. The tour builds around it: you start with a premium tasting at Buffalo Trace, a historic distillery, then move to Kentucky Artisan Distillery for a second tour and tasting that showcases how tradition and innovation blend in modern bourbon-making. Between the two, you sit down to a hearty brunch at a local Louisville eatery with one breakfast cocktail included.

Transportation is handled throughout the eight-hour day, and a live guide in English walks you through each stop. The distillery admission fees are built into the price, so there's no separate ticket to buy at the door. You get complimentary ice and bottled water to pace yourself across the tastings. The itinerary is fixed, this runs on Sundays, so you know exactly when you'll be back and can plan the rest of your day around it.

What’s included

• Guided transportation between all stops.
• distillery admission fees at Buffalo Trace and Kentucky Artisan Distillery.
• premium tastings at both distilleries.
• a hearty brunch with one breakfast cocktail at a local Louisville eatery.
• shopping time at Pappy & Co.
• complimentary ice and bottled water throughout the day.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville

Is this one for you?Eight hours is a full morning and early afternoon, which leaves your evening free for dinner or other activities in Louisville. If you need a shorter bourbon experience or want to explore other parts of Kentucky, this full-day commitment may not fit. If you want to go deep into two distilleries without rushing, the length works in your favor.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Buffalo Trace and Kentucky Artisan Distillery?

Buffalo Trace is a historic distillery where you'll taste premium, exclusive bourbons. Kentucky Artisan is an innovative distillery known for Jefferson's Reserve that blends traditional methods with modern creativity, and you'll tour and taste there as well.

Is there food included, or do I need to bring money for lunch?

A hearty brunch at a local Louisville eatery is included, along with one breakfast cocktail. No additional meal costs during the tour.

How much time do we spend at Pappy & Co.?

Pappy & Co. is a shopping stop at the end of the tour where you can browse the bourbon and goods at your own pace. The exact time depends on how long you want to spend there, but it's built into the eight-hour day.

Do I need to drive myself, or is transportation provided?

Guided transportation is included for the entire tour, so you travel between Buffalo Trace, Kentucky Artisan Distillery, the brunch location, and Pappy & Co. in comfort without driving yourself.

What's the minimum age to join this tour?

The minimum age is 12. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.