Destination (we depart from Louisville)
Bardstown Bourbon Tours from Louisville
Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, is a destination rather than a pickup point. Tours depart from Louisville with pickup included in the Louisville area, and the drive is about 45 minutes. If you're staying in Bardstown, we can pick you up there for an additional charge.
Travel Times
- Louisville to BardstownAbout 45 minutes
- Bardstown to Clermont (Jim Beam)About 20 minutes
- Bardstown to Loretto (Maker's Mark)About 30 minutes
- Between Bardstown distilleries5–15 minutes
Approximate drive times; traffic and event days can add time.
Stops That Pair Well
- Heaven Hill and a smaller craft distillery in town
- Jim Beam on the way in, Bardstown for lunch and an afternoon tasting
- Maker's Mark in Loretto paired with one Bardstown stop
Sample Day · Not a Fixed Schedule
A day in Bardstown
9:00 AM
Pickup in Louisville and the drive south through the knobs.
10:00 AM
First distillery, often Jim Beam on the way into town.
12:00 PM
Lunch in historic downtown Bardstown.
1:30 PM
Heaven Hill or a smaller Bardstown distillery.
3:30 PM
Optional third stop or a stroll around the courthouse square.
5:00 PM
Return to Louisville.
Actual stops and times depend on your must-do distillery and availability on your date.
Lunch & Pacing
Bardstown rewards a slower day. The distilleries are close together once you arrive, so we spend the drive time up front, plan lunch in town, and leave room for a third stop only if the group still wants one.
If a Distillery Is Full
The big Bardstown names book up weeks ahead in the fall. If your first choice is full, we substitute a nearby distillery with a similar style or story and confirm it with you before your itinerary is final.
Tours that fit a Bardstown day
Bardstown Half-Day Getaway
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From $135 per guest
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Legends of the Backroads
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The Bourbon Estates Experience
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From $414 per guest
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Our Signature Bourbon Tour
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From $460 per guest
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