How do I book a bourbon tour with Sipping in the South?

Choose your experience, group size and date online and your date is confirmed the moment you book, with no payment due up front. Our team then confirms each distillery reservation and sends your final itinerary. If a preferred stop is unavailable, we offer an equal alternative before anything is final.

Where do Sipping in the South bourbon tours operate?

We operate private Kentucky bourbon tours across Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington, Frankfort, Loretto and the greater Bluegrass region. Pickup is included anywhere in the Louisville area; pickup elsewhere in Kentucky is available for an additional charge.

What is included in a bourbon tour?

Experiences include luxury transportation, guided distillery visits and tastings, full trip planning, and, on full-day tours, lunch and on-board amenities such as snacks and a cooler of drinks.

Do you offer bourbon classes or education?

Yes. Options include Bourbon 101 and Bourbon 201 group classes, 'A Little Bit of Bourbon' at $45 per person (4-guest minimum), and 'History of Horses & Bourbon', a 90-minute session at $60 per person (8-guest minimum).

Do you have short or last-minute bourbon experiences?

Yes. We offer last-minute half-day getaways in Frankfort, Bardstown, Loretto and Louisville, from $125 per guest.

Bourbon Education

Knowledge makes every sip better.

From bourbon basics to advanced topics, explore the rich history, time-honored traditions, and craftsmanship behind America's native spirit.

A long table of guests learning from a bourbon instructor with the distillery behind

Classes, Tastings & Socials

Learn bourbon,

hands on.

Guided sessions and private socials you can book on their own or add to any visit, from your very first taste to a deep dive with a glass in hand.

Perfect For

Intimate, private affairs

Corporate & team events

Celebrations & milestones

Bourbon clubs & groups

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Bourbon 101: Bourbon Social

60-Minute Class

Your friendly first step into bourbon. We cover how it's made, what to look for, and how to nose and sip so your very first taste lands the right way.

$400 (1-6) · $900 (7-12)

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Bourbon 201: Expert Affair

90-Minute Class

Ready to go deeper? We dig into mash bills, aging, proof, and the why behind the flavors, with a guided tasting that helps you name what you love.

$595 (1-6) · $1,100 (7-12)

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Bourbon 301: Connoisseur's Cut

Private Session

The pinnacle of our education series, perfect for bourbon clubs. Rare tastings, private rickhouse access, and exclusive conversations with master distillers, crafted for the true connoisseur.

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Bourbon 401: Legacy

Week-Long Event

A week-long immersion that goes beyond tastings with hands-on distilling education across multiple spirit categories, revealing the craft, the decisions, and what it takes to put your name on the bottle.

By request

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A Little Bit of Bourbon

45-Minute Tasting

A short, sweet introduction for the bourbon-curious. A few thoughtful pours, a little history, and zero pressure. Perfect when you just want a taste of it all.

$45 / person · 4 guest minimum

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