Nashville Whiskey Tasting with Expert Guide: Rare Barrel Samples

Sip bourbon and rye at cask strength while a whiskey expert explains what you're tasting.

A 45-minute guided whiskey tasting at Nashville Barrel Co where you sample rare and limited offerings straight from the barrel, including bourbon and rye at cask strength, led by a whiskey expert who answers questions in a casual setting. The experience includes a short video on the distillery's history. Minimum age is 21. The tasting is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

You arrive at Nashville Barrel Co and spend 45 minutes tasting whiskey straight from the barrel with someone who knows the spirit inside and out. The expert walks you through several offerings (bourbon, rye, and experimental batches), so you taste the differences between styles rather than just drinking them. Most pours are at cask strength, which means you're sipping something closer to what comes out of the barrel, and that's where the learning happens. You get to ask questions and geek out in a low-pressure environment instead of sitting through a lecture.

The offerings here are limited and rare. Nashville Barrel Co ranked #4 in Fred Minnick's blind tasting and has won Double Gold and Platinum awards from major spirits organizations. Before the tasting starts, you'll watch a short video on the distillery's own history. The whole thing is built around conversation and discovery, not a rigid script.

What’s included

• 45-minute guided premium whiskey tasting with a whiskey expert.
• bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskey samples poured straight from the barrel at cask strength.
• short video on Nashville Barrel Co's history.
• access to ask questions and learn in a casual setting.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 11:15, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Nashville Barrel Co

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste cask-strength rye and bourbon straight from the barrel with a whiskey expert guiding you through limited releases in a single afternoon.

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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 whiskeys will I taste at Nashville Barrel Co?

You'll sample bourbon and rye whiskey straight from the barrel, plus experimental offerings. Most pours are at cask strength, and the specific bottles change because the tasting focuses on limited and rare selections.

How long does the tasting experience last?

The experience runs 45 minutes from start to finish, including the short video on Nashville Barrel Co's history and the guided tasting itself.

Is this tasting suitable if I've never had whiskey before?

Yes. The whiskey expert guides you through the differences between styles and answers questions in a casual, fun environment. It's designed for people who want to learn, whether you're new to whiskey or already familiar with it.

What's included in the tasting experience?

The experience includes the 45-minute premium tasting with a whiskey expert guide; samples of bourbon, rye, and experimental whiskeys straight from the barrel; and a short video on Nashville Barrel Co's history.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old to participate in the tasting.

Is the tasting location accessible?

Nashville Barrel Co is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the venue are also wheelchair accessible.