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    Maker's Mark Distillery

    4.8 (1.2k reviews)
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    Closed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
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    Stephanie L.

    Maker's Mark was the first distillery we visited once we arrived in Bardstown, and it was the perfect way to kick off our Bourbon Trail experience. The distillery grounds are absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous landscaping and art displayed throughout the property. I was especially excited to see pieces by one of my favorite artists, Chihuly, which was such a fun surprise. Even though Maker's Mark is such a well-known bourbon that you can find at almost any bar, I loved learning that they still do so many things by hand. They still print their own labels, and of course every bottle is hand-dipped in their signature red wax. One of the coolest parts of the tour is at the very end. If you purchase a bottle, you get the chance to dip it in the wax yourself. It's way harder than it looks to make it resemble the bottles you see on the liquor store shelves! The gift shop is large with plenty to browse, and the entire operation felt incredibly well run. Overall, it was a great tour and one I'd definitely recommend if you're visiting the Bourbon Trail.

    James B.

    We love coming here. This was our third visit to the distillery and it may have been our best tour ever. Jeremiah was so personable and was just such a great guide. He wasn't all about technical details and capacities and proper temperature.. he was about relating the story. He brought the experience to life and made you feel at home. The grounds are beautiful as always. The tasting was great and the Private Selection barrel we tasted was one we had to bring home. My wife even dipped it herself. It's well worth the trip away from the rest of Bourbon Country to make the drive out here. I really don't think you will be disappointed.

    Majid S.

    We sure did enjoy our time here! Makers Mark exceeded my expectations! The grounds are super beautiful the staff was amazing, and super good whisky! Our tour guide Cheyenne by far made our experience steller! We really learned a lot from her and we felt a deeper connection with the distillery during and after leaving the tour. The gift shop staff was really friendly Josh was really nice and helped me dip my own bottle. A shout out to him as well. I thought the prices were more than fair.. We are at Star Hill Provisions. The food, cocktails and service were amazing as well! I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries and my wife had the wedge salad. Also what I got out out of the tour is that they take good care of their employees and land which is important to me. This is a company that has good values which I'll remember in the future. Definitely recommend coming here! PS: as you get closer to the distillery follow the signs Makers Mark posted to the roadways, not so much the GPS, the GPS will lead you down some tight roads. In fact check the Makers Mark Web page to see if they post better directions than GPS.

    Nilsu G.

    There are various aspects of this tour that are beyond bourbon: The beautiful grounds, the art, and being able to dip your own bottle in their iconic red wax. The entire tour focuses on how Mrs. Margie has started bourbon tourism with offering tours and creating a brand. The incorporation of the art pieces, all the way from storage to tasting makes the grounds all the more interesting. This distillery is not in the Frankfort area where you can hit more than one on your way. But it is worth a day trip of its own. Just make sure to plan for the restaurant to close on the earlier side, last seating at 5 pm.

    The aging of the Barrels
    Gary F.

    The Maker's Mark Distillery was the highlight of our trip around the bourbon trail. Everything about this facility is warm and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel part of the family. I whole heartedly recommend that this be a stop if you're in the area.

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    Chriss N.

    Our Golden Ticket Tour at Maker's Mark was nothing short of exceptional, and a huge part of that experience was our incredible tour guide, Laura. Without a doubt, she is the best tour guide we have ever had. From the moment the tour began, Laura's personality lit up the entire experience. She struck the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining, sharing the rich history and craftsmanship behind Maker's Mark while keeping everyone fully engaged. Her sense of humor and perfectly timed jokes made the day not only educational but genuinely fun and memorable. You can tell Laura truly loves what she does, and that passion comes through in every part of the tour. She made us feel welcomed, valued, and like we were part of something special. The Golden Ticket Tour is already a unique experience, but Laura elevated it to a whole different level. If you're planning a visit to Maker's Mark, we can't recommend this tour enough--and if you're lucky enough to have Laura as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day!

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    Matt M.

    Tour guide Jeremy was awesome. We had a great time viewing the different stages of the process. I would recommend visiting to anyone who has an appreciation for a well oiled system and the love of bourbon. Beautiful grounds

    Inside the special Rick house for custom blends
    Dan S.

    Amazing experience today! We had a great in depth tour behinds the scenes. I signed up to be an Ambassador 7 years ago and my barrel finally matured. Hearing the story of Makers Mark was really interesting and we sampled some bourbon in various stages along the way. We finished up getting to hand dip our bourbon bottles with our names on custom labels. Overall a great experience and I'll be a loyal brand ambassador for life

    Sydney P.

    First time ever touring a distillery after living in the area over a decade. I was blown away by the guided tour, our guide was Jackie and she was phenomenal! Truly so in depth, informative, fun and made us all feel so immersed in the area. The property was so beautiful and well tended. The aroma of the fermenting room can be strong for some but they do warn people and ask often if people are doing okay. I will also note there are some stairs but other ways to get around are available such as ramps. I will say I'm no bourbon drinker but the tasting was fun and I learned so much about the process and what it meant to the family. The Original Makers was my favorite though everyone else favored the 46 blend. At the end I had a fun time dipping my own bottle to commemorate the memory.

    Rafael V.

    My friends and I visited Maker's Mark during our recent trip to Kentucky. The distillery is tucked away in the countryside, about an hour's drive from Louisville, but the trip is well worth it. We toured the grounds with a large group, and everything was immaculate. The tour itself was very informative and a great way to learn more about the bourbon-making process. After the tour, we participated in a tasting, which was a fun and educational experience. We then decided to eat at the Star Hill Provisions Café on the grounds. There was no wait, and we were seated right away. We ordered pizza, meat soup, lamb meatballs, and a chicken sandwich--all of which were fresh and delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to Maker's Mark and would absolutely come back again.

    Janice J.

    We had a great tour! Cheyenne is an excellent friendly and knowledgeable guide. I felt I learned a lot about the company. The grounds are beautiful and you get to see a lot on the classic tour. You get to taste for samples at the end of the tour and my husband loved dipping his own bottle in the red wax. I'd like that they have a small art collection in the visitor center and the glass exhibit was beautiful. I'd love to Chihulily glass.

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    Jessica M.

    Gorgeous grounds! Well worth the drive from Louisville! The bottle dipping experience made for a wonderful souvenir to take home. We didn't take a tour, but we wandered around the beautiful campus and did a flight tasting. Great experience all around!

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    Erin G.

    Our second time touring the property and actually the same tour, but it has been three years and this time we had Chad, who was awesome and knowledgeable. An overall great time, beautiful property, and some of my favorite whiskies made to date. Got a bit of history about the family an distillery, visited a number of sites and of course, finished it off with some great whiskey. At the end, we dunk a bottle to take home and headed over to their kitchen, which again was amazing. Food was on point, well priced as was the whiskey and a quaint location. I know the drive is a bit out there, but I promise it is worth trip.

    Beautiful art work in the bar

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    I thought the grounds were peaceful and so well taken care of. The tour was easy to traverse and very educational.

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    The Makers Mark tour, grounds, and facilities were the best of our 8 tours this week. Taylor our guide was so knowledgeable!

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    The most beautiful campus, in my opinion, on the part of the "Bourbon Trail" I visited! Tour guide, Laura, was informative and witty!!

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    Ask the Community - Maker's Mark Distillery

    Do you have different closing hours during the summer months ie. July?

    Where is a good place to stay the night? I'm looking for easy transportation to and from. Are there any hotels that offer a shuttle?

    The nearest town is Bardstown which has a lot of hotels. We actually stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and is new and very nice. You will likely need a car to get to Bardstown unless you can find a tour bus service. I would Google to see if a tour… 

    Can you bring well behaved dogs?

    Dogs are not permitted on the tours. You may be able to walk them around the parking lot, but once you enter the tour grounds they are not allowed.

    I have a three year old. Will he be totally bored out of his mind?

    Not necessarily. The grounds are beautiful, babbling brook and all. The inside of certain buildings are very cool with rock walls and stacks of barrels. It's unique so it may captivate a little ones interest for awhile.

    How long is the tour (approximately)?

    The tour is about an hour.

    Best place after your to have lunch?

    They have an amazing restaurant on site Starhill Provisions. You HAVE to stop there for lunch its so GOOD! https://www.facebook.com/StarHillProvisions/

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    Willett Distillery - Patio

    Willett Distillery

    4.5(279 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    We were in Kentucky for a Midwest/Southern reunion with friends after flying in from San Diego, and…read morevisiting the bourbon distilleries around Bardstown was one of the highlights of the trip. Out of all of them, Willett ended up being our favorite. We had Michael as our tour guide, and he was fantastic. The tour felt a little different from the others because we got to taste different bourbons throughout the tour instead of all at once at the end. Michael was gregarious, funny, and a great storyteller. He kept everyone engaged while sharing the history of the distillery, the bourbon-making process, and plenty of entertaining stories along the way. One of my favorite parts was seeing all of the photos of the distillery cats at the beginning of the tour. As cat lovers, we absolutely loved that. This distillery has clearly been blessed by some very cute feline employees! We enjoyed tasting the different bourbons, and while the gift shop wasn't huge, it had some really unique items. We even brought home a catnip toy for our two kitties. If you're visiting the Bardstown area, I highly recommend adding Willett to your list. It was easily our favorite distillery experience of the trip.

    Cute little area. Neat that they have a coffee shop on premises for those 10 am tastings. They…read morehave one or two bottles that I like. I wish their inside area was more welcoming and more space to sit and enjoy your tastings. We went in the little tasting bar and were kind of encouraged to take our flight and find a place elsewhere but there isn't anything inside and it was a hot one out. So we just sat in two chairs by the coffee bar and sipped.

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    Chicken thighs

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    Four Roses Distillery - Oakspire 9% ABV collaboration between Four Roses Bourbon Distillery and New Belgium Brewery.

    Four Roses Distillery

    4.4(532 reviews)
    33.4 mi
    $$

    We came back to Four Roses for a second visit because some of our friends had never been, and it…read morewas just as enjoyable as we remembered. Even though some of the buildings were under construction during the summer, the experience was still excellent. Our tour guide did a great job sharing the history of the distillery and explaining the different bourbon flavor profiles during the tasting. He made everything easy to understand, whether you were new to bourbon or had done a few distillery tours before. One of my favorite parts was the welcome cocktail at the beginning--it was really tasty and a fun way to kick off the tour. The tasting itself was well done, and the staff throughout the distillery were friendly and welcoming. The gift shop is also worth checking out. It's one of the larger ones we've visited, with lots of bourbon, merchandise, and unique goodies to browse. Overall, another great experience, and I'd definitely recommend stopping here if you're touring the Bourbon Trail.

    This is a fun and beautiful distillery!…read more I've been twice now, 10 years apart, and they have done SO MUCH work on the property. The tour was great, even though we had terrible weather with a big storm coming through. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of my questions without hesitation. The tasting room is super nice and there is plenty of space for a big group so you aren't crowded. I loved that they teach you about the different mashbills and how to tell which is which on their bottles. They have a lot of great items in the gift shop - I bought my dad a shirt and also got one for myself, along with a little baby snifter. Come check it out, you'll be glad that you did!

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    Four Roses Distillery - Visitor Center at Four Roses Distillery.

    Visitor Center at Four Roses Distillery.

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    Four Roses 2024 Limited Pour

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    Lux Row Distillers - Where it begins..

    Lux Row Distillers

    4.7(217 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Lux Row was a distillery we hadn't really heard of before our trip, but someone recommended it, and…read morewe're so glad we stopped by. It ended up being a really enjoyable tour. One of the highlights was the delicious welcome cocktail they served at the beginning--it was a fun way to kick things off. Since we visited during the summer, the distillery wasn't actively producing bourbon, but our tour guide still did a great job explaining the process and sharing the history of the distillery. The gift shop was also worth checking out. They carry several different bourbon brands, including Penelope Bourbon, so there was a nice variety to browse instead of just a few labels. Overall, it was a well-run tour with friendly staff and a beautiful facility. I'd definitely recommend adding Lux Row to your Bourbon Trail itinerary.

    This distillery in the middle of Bardstown is a relative newcomer, opening circa 2019. Its located…read moreon a large rolling plot of land, featuring a pleasant one car-width drive up to the parking lot and the supersized barn-style visitor center. Rest assured that you exit on a different road, so you'll see no cars trying to run you off on your approach. Worth a stop if you are in town. The structure has two rooms, a gift shop and a tasting room. We skipped a tour (we've been on so many) and headed to the bar. Kelly had a cocktail and I had a flight of Penelope, 1 rye and 2 bourbons. They were solid pours for $17, and I had a decent buzz when I left - the bourbons were 104 and 114 proof, as is the style these days. I especially liked the rye, smooth and spicy. The Architect bourbon was hotter than the barrel proof but both were still good. Lux Row also makes Remus, and the 6 year high rye bourbon is superb - a full bodied, easy drinking pour. If you live in Illnois, its often on sale at Binny's.

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    Outside view of Lux Row

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    Insitthe Rickhouse

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    Log Still Distillery - Bar, bourbon and whiskey, Rattle and Snap

    Log Still Distillery

    4.5(65 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    Our group of 11 visited Log Still Distillery on June 23rd--we call ourselves the Bourbon…read moreBrotherhood. Before our visit, most of us were not very familiar with Log Still. The majority of our group became friends while attending Purdue University together--Boiler Up! We were excited to learn that Log Still's owner, Wally Dant, is also a Purdue alumnus and has even produced a Purdue-labeled bourbon. On the day of our visit, we had spent the day touring several distilleries in the Bardstown area, with Log Still serving as our final stop. Unfortunately, our schedule made it impossible to arrive in time for the last scheduled tasting. After reaching out in advance, the Log Still team graciously adjusted their plans and stayed late to accommodate our group. When we arrived, Wally was there waiting to welcome us personally. He spent nearly two hours with us, providing an in-depth tour of the property, explaining the bourbon-making process, and sharing the rich history of both the Dant family and the property itself. Learning about the family's contributions to bourbon dating back to the industry's early days added a unique and meaningful dimension to the experience. The facilities at Log Still are truly first-class. They strike an impressive balance between honoring bourbon's heritage and embracing modern innovation. Beyond the distillery itself, the entire property has been thoughtfully designed to create a complete destination experience. It is evident that great care has gone into every aspect of the campus. The bourbon produced at Log Still is exceptional, and their gin is equally impressive. More importantly, the hospitality and passion demonstrated by Wally and his team elevated the visit far beyond a typical distillery tour. Their willingness to stay late, share their knowledge, and provide such a personal experience made this one of the highlights of our Bourbon Trail journey. A sincere thank you to Wally and the entire Log Still team for your hospitality and for sharing your passion for bourbon with our group. Log Still Distillery is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling the Bourbon Trail.

    Friendly tour guide, great location, and amazing drinks! If you are on the bourbon trail, you have…read moreGOT to see Log Still!

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    The Still

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    Log Still Distillery

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    Buffalo Trace Distillery

    Buffalo Trace Distillery

    4.7(948 reviews)
    47.2 mi
    $$

    Our tour guide was Niki. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery. Niki's…read moreHungarian heritage and her world history studies really enhanced the tour because of her vast knowledge of the long history of the distillery. She was genuinely a kind person. That kindness, along with her vast knowledge of the history of Buffalo Trace, made it a wonderful and worthwhile afternoon.

    And a Good Time Was Had by ALL!! First of all, the grounds…read moreare absolutely STUNNING! This would be a fabulous place to have an event! Their tours are free, which is very nice and unexpected! Especially given how nice the facility is and how well they do the tour and the tastings. All top-notch! Our tour guide was named Jay. He was kind of a low-key , laid back dude but he tried hard to entertain everyone. We were not able to get into one of the barrel rooms, but that was not his fault. Apparently they were in the middle of trying to fix something. But he was able to pivot and keep our tour going and keep it fun. The tasting was done very well. Everyone chose their favorite. We went to the on-site gift and liquor store before our tour and after and everyone working there have been trained well and were very friendly and helpful and accommodating. They have several items there that we cannot get around the area we live in and you may not have in your area either- so take advantage of buying it while you are there at the distillery. Highly recommend this tour!

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    Buffalo Trace Distillery - The pairing Blantons Gold with a rosemary biscuit and bacon snack.

    The pairing Blantons Gold with a rosemary biscuit and bacon snack.

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