Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, great tastings! Staff at Castle and Key were very knowledgeable…read moreon bourbon history and history of the property. Would like to meet the master distiller to get bottles signed.

The history behind Castle and Key is so varied and interesting. we loved the area- botanical walk,…read morecreekside seating and interesting buildings. the Last Stop Tour was well worth the money with the samples and drink that came with it. the tour guide- Melinda- was awesome- just right everything- humor, information and personality! Also, the bourbon was very good! we enjoyed the rye , 7 year small batch of wheated. They also have gin and vodka and a great bar menu.

I missed my tour because I neglected to account for the time change (from Central to Eastern)…read more Completely my fault, and when I showed up, they were willing to change my appointment! The gift shop was full of good buys, of which I met my maximum.

For those of you doing the Bourbon Trail, each distillery offers its own mix of pros and cons. This…read morereview is just my personal opinion and should be taken with the appropriate grain of salt. The initial impression as you pull into Wild Turkey is that this is a manufacturing and industrial site first and foremost. While that does take away from the initial "wow factor" as a guest, it is understandable. Once you get past that, you arrive at the visitor center, which has a view that is absolutely incredible and outdoor amenities that would make hanging out there quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the inside experience at the gift shop left much to be desired. We did not do the tour, so this is only based on the visitor center and retail experience. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly face and directed toward the gift shop. The bartender was friendly, but the other three employees had their heads buried in their phones and did not seem concerned with our experience or offering help. While that may not be unexpected in some places, at a location like this, especially after visiting Buffalo Trace earlier in the day, it felt very subpar. The bottle selection on the shelf was fairly standard and did not feel much different from what I could find at a local liquor store. Some prices also seemed higher than local shops. Of the 15+ bottles we purchased today, none were from here. We considered trying a flight or a few samples, but the prices felt more reminiscent of a downtown bar than a distillery tasting experience. While we were not on a budget, the feeling of being overcharged deterred us from moving forward with the samples we had been interested in. I will not say that I would never go back, but I would not put this at the top of our Bourbon Trail list either, unless maybe for the views and a picnic.

We did not have food on this visit. We enjoyed a few cocktails in the beautiful outdoor area before…read morea tour. We tried the spire and double oaked old fashioned and they were perfect. Service was quick at the indoor bar. The distillery itself is beautiful, the grounds and decor. Bethany did an amazing job with our tour.

This is a beautiful distillery but my least favorite tour of the three tours we've taken on this…read moretrip (Rabbit Hole and Stitzel-Weller were the others). There are two buildings and you check in at the one building, near a parking lot, but then get on a tour bus and they take you to the other building, which has the gift shop. It seemed a bit counterintuitive to start at the other building, then. Before this, I was super hungry, so we went to their bar area in the gift shop and ordered the charcuterie, which ended up just being like a metal box with some meats, cheeses, and other things, and a bag with a few pretzels in it. Disappointing especially for $33, although it kinda worked out because we only had a half-hour before the tour. I didn't know that Woodford Reserve has actually only been around since 1996 but the campus they purchased has buildings from 1890 and later - I would've loved to have heard more about that history even though it wasn't technically Woodford's. At the end of the tour, they return you to the gift shop and that's where you do the tasting - there is a private tasting room. I should probably note that we did the basic tour - it was $35 and my husband said you could get a similar tasting to the one we got, in the gift shop area, for $30, which made the tour only $5, which isn't bad. I did end up buying a pin, a magnet, and a sampler box of their bourbon treats (chocolates etc. - expensive, at $46 or so, but looks good) and my husband bought a few of their bottles. However, next time we are in Louisville we can probably skip this one, I'm thinking.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a mind blowing experience for a first timer. The grounds are massive…read morewith historic buildings that have been distilling, aging and bottling bourbon over 200 years. The distillation aromas in the air are intoxicating. We arranged a tour of the facility in combination with a river cruise on the Kentucky River. We signed in for our tour early, so we could shop in the distillery gift shop. I spent several hundred dollars in the gift shop buying special bourbons that you can only purchase at the distillery. I even bought Buffalo Trace dog treats. Plan at least an hour for shopping as lines are long. Fred was our tour guide. Fred was knowledgeable, humorous, interesting and passionate about Buffalo Trace. We learned the history of the distillery, saw how barrels are made, transported and stored and saw the bottling process for the Blanton bourbons. We concluded our tour with a tasting of four bourbons and a sample Kentucky Bourbon Ball. Unfortunately, the tasting was a bit rushed for us. The bourbons were good and I would have liked to make additional purchases after the tasting, but we were not able to because of the timeline for the river cruise. Parking is free. The line to check ids is long but moves quickly. There are restrooms available. I'm told dogs and kids are welcome with some restrictions, but I didn't see any. The tour of Buffalo Trace should be on every bourbon drinker or history buff's bucket list. I want to go back.

What a beautiful distillery! Kentucky was part of my husband's retirement trip and BT was…read moreoutstanding! This place is huge! We had lunch starting our tour. Food was good people are hustling! Our guide Michael was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and very informative.

Highly recommend this tour. The bourbon was good, the experience was great, and everyone was very…read morefriendly. One thing we enjoyed was the tasting (2 different bourbons) at the beginning, then you take your tasting glass with you for the tour. Later, we got another bourbon (Blue Corn which was great), and the Blue Dog "moonshine". The glass was ours to take home as well.

Visited the distillery for a sips and yoga event. They hosted a lovely event! Loved it. The space…read morewas gorgeous and not far from Lexington at all! It's a neat place to check out next time you want to explore - or check their Facebook for updates on events!

Everything about Four Roses is Top notch! I would highly…read morerecommend stopping and going on a tour or even just the tasting.

We had a group of six for the legacy tour, and we all had a fabulous time! Our tour guide, Morgan,…read moregave a thorough overview of the distillery and was an absolute pleasure. She was also more than happy to answer questions. The grounds are well cared for and we got to explore several "behind-the-scenes" areas. We got to sample four bourbons during the tasting portion at the end of our tour. Overall this was an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend this stop on the bourbon trail.

Sophia in the tasting room was Excellent! Kudos Cynthia!…read more We love Cynthia and what she has created at Equus Run Vineyards. We are already planning our next trip there. Larry

Went on a Saturday, the place was slammed, crowded, and very busy. We weren't a fan of the non…read moresweet wines, but the sweet wines were excellent. They also had good brandy they made.

We had a wonderful tasting with Rick who was knowledgeable about the bourbon and made plenty of…read morecheesy dad jokes! First time here, long time bourbon fans! Not overly crowded, and the cats on premise were sweet! Highly recommend!!

Great distillery. The tasting was great and the guide was fun and knowledgeable. The staff were…read morevery friendly as well.

What a great find after a long day on the Bourbon Trail (I mean someone has to do it)…read more We had a great server who enthusiastically gave a tour of their menu. I had the meatloaf and it was awesome. My lady had the shrimp and grits. We sat on the porch. It's just down the road from Woodford Distillery.

This little spot came highly recommended, so I made it a priority to check it out tonight. Even…read morethough it wasn't busy tonight, I could imagine it being a hot spot during peak bourbon touring season. My recommendation, make reservations. Since this was my first time here, I sat at the bar and asked the severer to recommend what I should try first. She ranted about the pickle brine chicken sandwich that's drizzled with hot honey. It has a side of veggies and coleslaw. I am so glad I took her recommendation because this was delicious. I also tried the chocolate bread pudding but to be honest this wasn't good at all. It tasted more bitter than sweet. I didn't even finish it. I'd pass on it. This was my big disappointment for the night. However, I didn't let the bad bread pudding ruin the night, because everything else was so good. I think this is a perfect spot to grab a bite while enjoying a bourbon trail tour.