Tour Some of The Most Acclaimed Distilleries in Lexington
During your stay at the Bluegrass Extended Stay, you’ll find yourself centrally located to enjoy world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Distillery tours throughout the Kentucky area. The history of Bourbon dates to the 1700s, to the first settlers of Kentucky.
Generations of Kentuckians have continued the heritage and tradition of making Bourbon, named after one of Kentucky’s original counties: Bourbon County in 1785. You can learn more about many of Kentucky’s Bourbon tours by visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
- Four Roses – Four Roses dates to 1884, and opened on historic Main Street’s “Whiskey Row”. The Four Roses Distillery tours begin in the first week of May and last through mid-September. They have tours starting at $22 or tastings starting at $45. Call 502-839-3436 for more information.
- Heaven Hill – Heaven Hill is America’s largest independent family-owned producer of Bourbon. The tour takes you to historic Bardstown, through a working rackhouse, concluding the tour by sampling fine Heaven Hill bourbons in a barrel-shaped tasting room. They have tours and tastings that range from $18 to $150 You can call 502-337-1000 for more information.
- Jim Beam – The home of the #1 selling Bourbon in the world, Jim Beam, provides tours of the oldest rackhouse filled with 20,000 barrels. Taste two of the ultra-premium bourbons, visit the American Outpost, and enjoy a heritage tour. Tour pricing starts at $30. Call 502-543-9877 for more information.
- Maker’s Mark – A peaceful countryside distillery located in Loretto, Kentucky. The Makers Mark distillery offers an up close and personal look at their whisky, the distillery, and more. They also have an on-site restaurant with delicious offerings such as Wagyu burgers, pizza and more . The distillery offers tours that teach you about the history and the process of how they make their bourbon. These tours start at $30. Call 270-865-2099 for more information.
- Wild Turkey – As the benchmark for genuine Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wild Turkey is known for its signature flavor, and its 101-proof whiskeys. The Wild Turkey distillery is in Lawrenceburg, KY. Tours start at $25. You can call 502-839-4544 for more information.
- Woodford Reserve – The oldest and smallest distillery in Kentucky dates to 1797. Woodford Reserve is the Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, distilled using a copper pot still and triple distillation process. Located in Versailles, KY about 22 minutes from the Bluegrass Extended Stay. Several tours are available, please call 859-879-1812 for more information. .
Book your stay with Bluegrass Extended Stay today and be sure to view our other things to do in Lexington KY.
