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For more than 200 years, Kentucky’s legendary distilleries have crafted the world’s finest Bourbons, using secret recipes and a time-honored process passed down from generation to generation. Now you can explore the rich tradition and proud history of “America’s Official Native Spirit” on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour, featuring eighteen signature distilleries nestled among the most beautiful s

cenery the Bluegrass has to offer. Discover the art and science of the Master Distiller…savor the distinct, mellow flavor…and see how Kentucky’s perfect natural mix of weather and pure limestone water produces the classic taste and deep amber color. These distilleries comprise the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour:

Angel's Envy
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Four Roses
Green River
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
James B. Beam
Lux Row
Maker's Mark
Michter's
Old Forester
Rabbit Hole
Stitzel-Weller
Town Branch
Wild Turkey
Wilderness Trail
Woodford Reserve

World-renowned Bourbon. Inviting historic towns. Rolling green hills. And Bluegrass hospitality at its best. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour - The Proof Is Here.

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10/28/2024

Join James B. Beam Distilling Co. for a new immersive tour at the cutting-edge Fred B. Noe Distillery.

Discover the artistry and science behind crafting exceptional Beam-made Bourbon and explore the latest innovations in whiskey-making. From grain to glass, witness firsthand the passion and precision that define the next generation of Bourbon. Uncover the secrets of flavor profiles, barrel selection, and the future of American Whiskey.

Visit this link to book your experience: https://bit.ly/3A0f1gu.

DrinkSmart®.

10/25/2024

On behalf of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the Kentucky Distillers' Association, we'd like to thank you for making our inaugural Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon a resounding success.

Same time next year? 🥃

10/23/2024

There’s a new restaurant on the Bourbon Trail™!

Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen, the latest dining option at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, offers dishes that reflect Southern tradition and local flavors.

Menu highlights include the savory Fried Chicken Sandwich, comforting Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, and the playful and decadent Fluffernutter - a banana, peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.

The restaurant is now open, with operating hours from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.

10/21/2024

We were thrilled to see our members shine at ISC Barrels' World Championship Barrel Relay a few weeks ago. View their results below.

Women’s Individual Winners:
1st place: Brandi Kinberger (Jim Beam)
3rd place: Taler Snellen (Heaven Hill Distillery)

Men’s Individual Winners:
1st place: Corey Miles (Maker's Mark)
2nd place: Robbie Mattingly (Bardstown Bourbon Company)
3rd place: Michael Keeling (Heaven Hill Distillery)

Women’s Team Winners:
2nd place: Jim Beam
3rd place: Maker's Mark

Men’s Team Winners:
1st place: Bardstown Bourbon Company
3rd place: Heaven Hill Distillery

Congratulations to all the competitors!

10/14/2024

It may be our 25th Anniversary, but we're extending you the gift! We're granting five lucky winners $100 to spend on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® online shop.

How to enter:
1) Like this post
2) Make sure you're following us (Kentucky Bourbon Trail)
3) Tag a friend in the comments below

The giveaway closes on Thursday, October 17th, at 11:59 PM (CT), and winners will be messaged directly.

Terms: Only five winners will be selected and all tasks must be completed for valid entry. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook. Winners will only be contacted and announced from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Facebook account. Please do not interact or provide information to false accounts impersonating Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

10/09/2024

Get into the Fall spirit with Lux Row Distillers' Luxtoberfest.

On October 18th, join the community happy hour featuring festive cocktails, live music, and light refreshments.

This free event includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, with cocktails and pours available for purchase.

Learn more at the link below.
https://luxrowdistillers.com/tours/ =luxtoberfest-happy-hour-bardstown

10/07/2024

Missing Bourbon Heritage Month® already? The B-Line has a curated list to help you celebrate in NKY all year round.

Start exploring at the link below:

https://thebline.com/celebrate-bourbon-heritage-month-all-year-on-the-b-line/.

10/02/2024

We aren’t the only ones celebrating 25 years. This month, we’re raising a glass to Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. to help kick off its 25th Anniversary.

Looking to join the celebration? Check out the upcoming events at its Visitor Center.

🥃 10/2: Pumpkin Happy Hour | 4pm - 7pm

🥃 10/3: Happy Hour and Launch Party | 4pm - 7pm

🥃 10/4: Anniversary Release | 4pm - 7pm

🥃 10/5: After Party at the Finish Line | 10am - 8pm

09/30/2024

Wondering what to Know Before You Go? Visit the link below for some essential tips on how to plan your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip.

Kentucky Bourbon distilleries offer 11 essential tips to plan a trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

09/29/2024

James E. Pepper Distillery's new James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon Decanter. Available now at their Visitor Center in Lexington, KY.

09/27/2024

Kentucky is expecting severe weather this weekend. If you have a tour scheduled at a distillery, we recommend calling ahead to ensure they will be open and giving tours.

We will be putting individual updates in the comments of this post. Stay safe.

09/26/2024

Set sail on The Bourbon Belle and celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month with Kentucky River Tours.

Aboard the Bourbon History Tour, hear historical interpreter Daryl Casey illuminate the history of distilleries along the Kentucky River.

Discover all trip options and book online by visiting kyrivertours.com.

09/21/2024

Winding down Bourbon Heritage Month® with a glass of Michter's — now that’s a solid plan.

09/19/2024

And the celebration continues! In honor of 25 years of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, a few of our members have released specialty and single barrel bottles.

Join the celebration by visiting these distilleries to secure an exclusive bottle of your own and stay tuned for additional releases later this year.

09/16/2024

We’re less than 24 hours away from our Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon! We can't wait to raise a glass with Bourbon lovers around the globe. 🥃

Visit this article on Yahoo News' website to learn more: https://bit.ly/47u1oCi.

09/13/2024

In four days, we're bringing the world together for a Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon! 🥃

Joining the celebration is simple. Just Toast and Post on September 17th with our official hashtag, . Don't forget to tag us for a chance to be featured on our feed. And for our true Bourbon enthusiasts, we're hosting a 24-hour livestream with a toast at 4pm in every time zone. Visit WorldBourbonToast.com to read FAQs, sign up for email reminders, and view details on the livestream. Cheers!

09/10/2024

Our Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon is officially one week away! 🥃 We can't wait to see Bourbon lovers worldwide Toast and Post with their own toasting traditions.

Learn how you can join the fun at WorldBourbonToast.com.

09/01/2024

September is Bourbon Heritage Month™. This month, we raise a glass to the history, the flavor and the craftsmanship that makes Bourbon America’s Spirit. 🥃

How are you celebrating this month? Let us know in the comments below.

08/29/2024

In preparation for our Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon on September 17th, Director of Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Experiences, Amandalin Kay Ryan, is sharing a few ways to enjoy our favorite spirit.

How are you toasting on the big day?🥃

08/23/2024

Let's make history together on Tuesday, September 17th. Join us to toast with Bourbon lovers worldwide.🥃

Just Toast and Post! Share your pics with the hashtag and tag us for a chance to be included in our social feed.

Learn more at WorldBourbonToast.com.

08/21/2024

Bottle your own single barrel with Angel's Envy. 🥃

During this one-of-a-kind experience, you’ll fill, cork and label your own bottle of distillery exclusive Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels.

Visit https://bit.ly/3YU3UQ1 to book your experience.

08/14/2024

The worldwide voice for Kentucky’s Bourbon and distilled spirits industry, Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), has recently been inducted into the World Spirits Alliance, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

We are thrilled about KDA’s inclusion in this prestigious network and the valuable opportunities it presents for collaboration and partnership with other leading figures in the global spirits industry.

Learn more about the new relationship at the link below.

The Worldwide Voice of Bourbon Celebrates New Era of Growth on Global Stage **RECORDED SOUND BITES/VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE** FRANKFORT, Ky.— As the industry voice of Bourbon, America’s only native spirit, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has been inducted into the prestig...

08/13/2024

Immerse yourself in two of Kentucky’s most treasured icons, Bourbon and Thoroughbreds, with Kentucky Derby Museum’s Bourbon and Bridles Experience.

You’ll start with a tour of historic Churchill Downs to learn why horse racing and Bourbon are such a quintessential pair. Then go inside and enjoy a Bourbon tasting, along with an interactive lesson on how to make a signature Mint Julep.

Visit this link to book now:
https://www.derbymuseum.org/plan-a-visit/tours/bourbon-and-bridles-experience

08/10/2024

Congratulations, Jeptha Creed Distillery, on being placed in the top 10% of Tripadvisor's travel destinations worldwide! 🥃

08/09/2024

Our reimagined Bourbon Trail™ and new website have made quite a splash. The best part: it’s only a taste of what’s to come.

Visit kybourbontrail.com to start exploring.

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KBT™ 25th Anniversary Giveaway

It may be our 25th Anniversary, but we're extending you the gift! We're granting five lucky winners $100 to spend on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® online shop. How to enter: 1) Like this post 2) Make sure you're following us (Kentucky Bourbon Trail) 3) Tag a friend in the comments below The giveaway closes on Thursday, October 17th, at 11:59 PM (CT), and winners will be messaged directly. Terms: Only five winners will be selected and all tasks must be completed for valid entry. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook. Winners will only be contacted and announced from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Facebook account. Please do not interact or provide information to false accounts impersonating Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

We're 4 days away from the Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon!

In four days, we're bringing the world together for a Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon! 🥃 Joining the celebration is simple. Just Toast and Post on September 17th with our official hashtag, #WorldBourbonToast. Don't forget to tag us for a chance to be featured on our feed. And for our true Bourbon enthusiasts, we're hosting a 24-hour livestream with a toast at 4pm in every time zone. Visit WorldBourbonToast.com to read FAQs, sign up for email reminders, and view details on the livestream. Cheers!

Don’t miss the Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon!

Our Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon is officially one week away! 🥃 We can't wait to see Bourbon lovers worldwide Toast and Post with their own toasting traditions. Learn how you can join the fun at WorldBourbonToast.com. #WorldBourbonToast

Worldwide Toast to Kentucky Bourbon

Let's make history together on Tuesday, September 17th. Join us to toast with Bourbon lovers worldwide.🥃 Just Toast and Post! Share your pics with the hashtag #WorldBourbonToast and tag us for a chance to be included in our social feed. Learn more at WorldBourbonToast.com.

You're excited. So are we.

Our reimagined Bourbon Trail™ and new website have made quite a splash. The best part: it’s only a taste of what’s to come. Visit kybourbontrail.com to start exploring.

Basil Hayden® Summer Concert Series

Join James B. Beam Distilling Co. for The Basil Hayden® Summer Concert Series, a collection of intimate after-hours concerts designed to soundtrack your perfect summer evening. The Basil Hayden® Summer Concert series features a lineup of talented artists, bringing their unique sounds to create an unforgettable atmosphere with Basil Hayden® cocktails and Kentucky-inspired fare available for purchase through the Kitchen Table. Upcoming acts include: 🎶 July 26th – Small Time Napoleon 🎶 August 9th – Turner Hutchens Band 🎶 August 30th – Turner Hutchens Band 🎶 September 6th – Old Lou Ragtime Band 🎶 September 27th – Carl Stuck Visit https://bit.ly/46uidNa for more details. Drink Smart®

Build Your Own Bourbon Trail™

Your Bourbon Trail™ is up to you. Go to our new website to Build Your Own Bourbon Trail™. Visit kybourbontrail.com to start exploring.

The reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Trail®

A new brand identity. A new website. A new era of possibilities. Introducing the newly reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

A new era in Bourbon tourism

This Thursday, June 20, 2024, a new era in Bourbon tourism will begin with a reimagined Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

National Bourbon Day

Today, on this National Bourbon Day, let's raise a glass to the 25th Anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® and the distilleries who set the standard for Bourbon in America. On June 20, 2024, we'll be unveiling a reimagined Bourbon Trail™ that encourages greater exploration, slowing down, and savoring the moment.

Woodford Reserve Partners With Compartés on Limited-Edition Chocolate Collection

Indulge your senses this Valentine's Day with Woodford Reserve's limited-edition Compartés chocolate collection. Expertly crafted to complement Double Oaked Bourbon, each truffle accentuates the whiskey's unique flavors. Available exclusively at ReserveBar. 🥃🍫

Rolling into the New Year!

🎉 Rolling into the New Year! 🥃 Cheers to Friends, Family, and Kentucky Bourbon! Here's to an amazing 2023! Happy New Year! 🎊

Customize Your Makers Mark Bottle at 21C Museum Hotel Louisville

Make your spirits bright (and customized!) at the 21c Museum Hotel Louisville and Proof on Main holiday pop-up with Maker's Mark calligraphy studio! ✨🖋️✨Hosted in the lobby at 21c Louisville on 12.20 from 5-8PM. Buy a bottle and get FREE customization, all while sipping specialty holiday cocktails, grabbing giveaways, and more.