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Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. offers a single-barrel tasting experience. Here, guests can fill their own bottles with single barrel bourbons and rye, uncut and unfiltered. It's like being at a friend's house. There is a very nice fire pit sitting area right outside of the back of the barn along a cocktail bar, their own food truck (Friday & Saturday), and some tables to relax. The experience will guide through tasting out of five different barrels and five different mash bills and an adventure for your pallet. Cigars are also welcome and are sold there. [...]

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and their new Frankfort location, visitors can experience a state-of-the-art custom blending session. They have the chance to create their own unique bottle by selecting from a range of hand-picked barrels of Kentucky bourbon, wheated bourbon, or rye whiskey. They can then personalize their creation with custom labels and wax colors, offering a unique, hands-on experience that sets their distillery apart. Highly recommend .

  Wild Turkey has unveiled the Jimmy Russell Wild Turkey Experience, a newly renovated visitor center named in honor of the legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the space includes a revamped gift shop, tasting room, and bar, along with an outdoor deck offering scenic views of the Kentucky River. The centerpiece of the center is Generations, a lounge dedicated to mixology and named after the three generations of the Russell family who have contributed to Wild Turkey's legacy. Additionally, the facility features a History Walk where visitors can stroll through a [...]

  Explore the campus-like setting of the Maker’s Mark® Distillery nestled in Loretto, Kentucky, alongside the serene banks of Hardin’s Creek. Established in 1805 as a gristmill distillery, Maker’s Mark® proudly stands as the oldest operating distillery on its original grounds, designated a National Historic Landmark. Beyond its historical significance, the distillery's beautiful grounds function as an arboretum boasting over 275 species of trees and shrubs. Guided tours provide an immersive journey through every step of bourbon production, from grain processing to barrel rotation, to hand-dipping your own bottle in the red wax. Explore the [...]