Distilleries vary widely in format, ranging from production-focused facilities with small sample bars to full-service cocktail lounges and brewpubs. Some locations require advance reservations for formal tours, while others operate open-door tasting rooms with flight options. A simple map pin shows the location, but it does not tell you whether a spot focuses strictly on bottle sales or offers food and full drink menus.
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail
100 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601-2831
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Kentucky Distillers Association
614 Shelby St, Frankfort, KY 40601-3460
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Ancient Age Distillery
Us Highway 421, Frankfort, KY 40601
Mon-Sat 9:00am – 5:00pm ET, Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm ET
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Glenns Creek Distilling
3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Buffalo Trace Farm Eagle’s Nest
113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States, Frankfort, KY 40601
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J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
20 Reilly Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Castle and Key Distillery
4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Whiskey Thief Distilling
283 Crab Orchard Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601-2091
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Benson Valley Bourbon
328 St Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
1001 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601-2092
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International Brotherhood of Distillery Workers 5301
3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601-9231
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Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601-2091
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Wild turkey distillery /lawrnceburg ky
Frankfort, KY
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Three Boys Farm Distillery
283 Crab Orchard Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601-9185
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Jim Bean Distillery
Frankfort, KY
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The Old Crow Distillery
3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Buffalo Trace Distillery Warehouse H
Frankfort, KY
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Good to know
Do distilleries serve food?
Food offerings range from light bar snacks and cheese boards to full kitchen menus. Some industrial production spaces bring in food trucks on weekends, while others permit outside food. Check the specific venue details to see if a full meal is available on site.
What is included in a distillery tasting?
A standard tasting typically includes small pours of three to five house-made spirits, such as bourbon, gin, or vodka. Some locations include a guided talk or a quick tour of the stills, while others serve flights directly at the bar. Cocktails and full bottles are usually sold separately.
Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
Walk-ins are often welcome for basic counter service and bottle purchases, but formal tours and weekend seated tastings frequently require booking. If you are traveling with a group larger than six people, calling ahead is recommended to secure space.