We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

Five Star Review for our walking tour and for our tour guide, Ezra. They were knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. The walking tour is accessible to people of most abilities, with a bit of uneven ground in some spots. Cool, comfortable temperatures. (Maybe have a light sweater.) Cool/interesting history of how the carven transitioned from a massive limestone mining facility that started in the 1930s, to its multiple uses today. The zip-lining looks like a lot of fun, but that was not for us on this day.

This is the only man-made cavern in the area that has a ropes course and zipline in the cavern. The…read moreMega Quest Cavern Challenge is pretty cool, but I would keep your expectations in check. We thought that meant that you'd be exploring and ziplining all through the cavern, but no. It's a ropes course, and the course is pretty small, and you're not really going into the cavern, which is a bummer. They do have a separate zipline tour, which is maybe more adventurous, but I wouldn't know because we didn't do that one. The ropes course is for ages 5 and older. Louisville Mega Cavern also offers a walking cavern tour and a tram tour, plus a drive-through Christmas lights display around the holidays. Be sure to book your activities in advance! This place is very popular and gets very busy. One thing to note is that outside food and drink are supposedly not allowed. (Oops, my bad. I didn't find that out until I had finished my tasty little tuna-and-crackers snack.) They also have lockers to put your things in if you don't have someone hanging back at the tables to hold your stuff.

OMGosh, I'm ecstatic over this cheese!! I was visiting Lexington last weekend and was so excited…read moreto find a street fair happening near my hotel on Saturday morning. One of the booths was Boone Creek Creamery. Since I love cheese, I had to indulge and buy myself some! I love hot and spicy, so two of the flavors I got were "Sassy" (Sharp Cheddar with peppercorn and red pepper) and "Habanero" (Sharp White Cheddar with Habanero Peppers). Sassy was unexpectedly wonderful. Rather than hitting the tongue with heat, the heat was more in the back of the mouth and throat and lingered. No too much, but not too little either. Delicious. The Habanero on the other hand, exploded with heat from the initial bite. This one didn't hold back, it was full-on HOT! Way too often things that advertise Habanero try to be delicate... this cheese was not delicate in any way. It was HAWT!! And I'm a huge fan!! My third block is Blueberry White Cheddar. I haven't had any of it yet, but I have no doubt it will be epic! This was such a pleasant unexpected find. If you are in Lexington and like cheese... check them out. You won't be disappointed!!

Owner and Cheese Master, Ed Puterbaugh, has a background in bio chemistry, therefore he knows his…read moreway around a good bacteria! He has put his knowledge into making some of the best small batch cheeses in the state. He begins with a local, grass fed milk. Only natural ingredients are added to the cheeses, including the dye which is derived flowers. They are creative with their recipes and their names. For example, my favorite Sassy Redhead gets its namesake from a dusting of paprika on top and it gets its kick from peppercorns, mustard seeds and red pepper flakes. Abbey Road is an English cheddar smattered with sun dried tomatoes. The Kentucky Derby is a derby style cheddar with a hint of bourbon. Did you know his cheese is lactose fre You and the kids will enjoy a tour where you not only learn a few things but have lots of fun sampling and trying on cheese hats. They create cheese trays for parties and you can often find them at the Lexington Farmers Market where you can sample before you buy.

Had such great memories at this place, me and my wife loved there desert wines and sandwiches the…read morelive music was always a plus and the service was always amazing. Now that that the place is up for sale it saddens us since this was about the only place to go in town to enjoy a peaceful night out, hopefully someone buys the place so we can have more great memories.

Do they still serve food. Atmosphere and wine is good. You don't want to drive away less than Sober!read more

Bob was amazing! So knowledgeable and fun. We did 3 distilleries. Bardstown, Preservation and…read moreWillet. Bardstown was AMAZING! They were all a delight. Bob also picked a fabulous place for lunch. Highly recommend!!!!

Bob was amazing. A beautiful man, so much knowledge about the distilleries and the area... And a…read moreperfect host. Great driving, even with the icy roads and a delicious stop for lunch. We enjoyed spending the day with him, the conversations were on point and meaningful! Would gladly do this again with ...

Harrison our tour guide was the best. So happy we made the decision to take the underground tour…read more Who would have known the underground tunnels were used as a large refrigerator for fermenting beer. So much history and the building are absolutely beautiful.

Miranda was AMAZING!!! Very charismatic and kept our tour group entertained the whole time. She was…read morealso very informative and very considerate, especially when we moved to areas that are a bit difficult to move in. She did a great job explaining the best way to move. Overall very fun!!

This tour was incredible, Tommy set up the tour and our driver Bob was very knowledgeable about…read morebourbon. Bob took us through beautiful backcountry in Kentucky and shared its history. The Bourbon tours were great, my favorite was a small operation called Three Boys Farm, where we were given shots right out of the barrel. Amazing! Tour was set up the exact way we asked.

CopperTop Tours helped my friends and me have a really great and memorable weekend together…read more My wife started the ball rolling by asking some of my friends for ideas for my birthday; one thing led to another, and I ended up meeting a few friends this weekend in Bardstown, with the tours and tastings being the center of the weekend (although Bardstown has plenty of great little attractions to contribute to the overall experience). For future readers, you'll recall that the spring of 2021 was a crazy time, coming off all the COVID lockdowns. Many distillers, who hadn't been open for tours for many months, were finally opening their doors, and demand for tours and tastings far exceeded availability. Tommy apparently has a few connections, and was able to get us the Connoisseur's Tasting at Heaven Hill, and the full tour and tasting at Maker's Mark. The experience was great: The van was large and comfortable, and Tommy--locally raised--knows the area, it's history, and plenty about the distilleries. In addition to the planned stops, he also made an unscheduled stop at the tiny Limestone Branch Distillery so we could taste some craft cocktails and buy some souvenirs. Bottom line: If you love bourbon, and you're looking for a relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable afternoon in the heart of bourbon country, you will not go wrong with Tommy and CopperTop Tours.

Our school recently booked a private tour with Steele Dragon Brewery and we all had a great time!!…read moreYou can tell that John and Traci are passionate about what they do and was super helpful throughout the whole tour. We had the opportunity to visit Rock House Brewing, Wise Bird Cidery, and Town Branch Distillery. We all enjoyed this tour because each place we visited was different (the environment, the drinks, and the drink making process) Everyone was prepared for our arrival and we felt warmly welcomed at each destination. The whole tour was very organized, even with a large group of about 50 people. Highly recommend booking your wine/beer/bourbon tour with Steele Dragon! Thank you guys!

I had such a wonderful time on this tour! We got to go to a brewery, cidery, and distillery so…read morethere was a great variety and something for everyone to enjoy! The tour was entertaining, educational, and an overall awesome experience!

I had an excellent experience with Mint Julep Tours. Ron was very knowledgeable, funny, engaging,…read moreand friendly--he made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. Jerry was an awesome driver, keeping the ride smooth, relaxing, and completely stress-free so we could fully enjoy the tastings without worry. We visited Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, Lux Row Distillers, and Bardstown Bourbon Company--each stop was unique and memorable. I would highly recommend Mint Julep Tours to anyone looking for a fun, well-organized, and informative bourbon trail experience.

We booked a private tour for 5 with Mint Julep for my 50th birthday, and had an absolute blast…read more Cindy was our guide for an all day excursion to 3 distilleries and lunch. She was fantastic and full of knowledge about the area, the distilleries, and the history of bourbon. She even managed to squeeze in a quick trip to a fantastic little candy store to grab some bourbon balls (which were delicious). I highly recommend Mint Julep Tours if you're thinking of taking a trip through the bourbon trail!

5 stars isn't enough for Kentucky Bourbon Boys…read more We packed an unbelievable amount into two days without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Day one included Whiskey Thief, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. Day two took us through Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker's Mark, and Heaven Hill. Every stop offered something completely different, and the lunches planned in advance were outstanding. The weather was perfect, but the real difference-maker was our driver and guide, Jeff Ramsey. Jeff was knowledgeable, funny, professional, always on time, and genuinely made the trip memorable. We do a lot of tours and experiences like this, and Jeff was simply the best guide we've had anywhere. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I won't book with any other group for future Bourbon Trail trips.

Our 6 man guy trip had a great time doing brunch and a custom private 3 distillery tour with the…read moreKentucky Bourbon boys. Jessica who handled the initial phone call was very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Kaitlin, our booking co-ordinator was very responsive to our needs and provided rapid communication to get our trip set up at the last minute (I contacted her on Wed to set it up for the coming weekend.) Roger our driver was pleasant, knowledgeable, communicated well and. Glad went with Kentucky Boys and would go with them without hesitation on any subsequent trips. On short they were awesome!