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Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Loretto, Kentucky, the Maker’s Mark® Distillery offers a captivating blend of historic charm, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable bourbon experiences. Located at 3350 Burks Spring Road, Loretto, KY 40037, this iconic distillery is easily accessible by Bluegrass Executive Transportation, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey. Situated along the serene banks of Hardin’s Creek, the Maker’s Mark® Distillery is not merely a place to savor world-class bourbon; it’s a sensory journey into America’s most celebrated whiskey. As the oldest distillery still operating on its original site since 1805, Maker’s Mark® holds [...]

Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. In fact, 95 percent of the world's bourbon comes from nearly 70 distilleries in Kentucky's Bourbon Country. The farmland combined with optimum water conditions makes Kentucky the best place to create the best bourbon. From bold and bitter to sweet and spicy, the flavors of Kentucky are easy to find in one of our amazing distilleries These eight locations are perfect for Bourbon geeks and Whiskey enthusiasts to enjoy a bit of history, tasting, and relaxing in southern style. For a custom bourbon tour, contact Bluegrass Executive Transportation today. [...]

It is said that the art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of The Woodford Reserve Distillery in 1812. Two hundred years later, the distillery was designated as an official National Historic Landmark. Although the property went through several ownership changes and was once used for agricultural storage, the Brown-Forman Corporation repurchased it in 1994. After a total renovation of the buildings and the addition of a visitor center, the distillery opened to the public in 1996. Contact us today to add Woodford to your custom trail tour. Types of [...]

Jim Beam Distillery and family of whiskeys dates back to the early 1800s when the U.S. government began offering incentives for settlers in the colonies to move west and grow corn. One of those farmers was Jacob Beam who packed up and relocated to the Kentucky region of Virginia. Jacob distilled his excess corn into a sweet whiskey bourbon using his father's original recipe. Over 200 years later, the Beam family legacy has created a business empire. They have now sold more than 17 million barrels using the same yeast strain since 1931. The [...]

Four Roses was the top-selling Bourbon in the U.S. in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. It started with a man named Paul Jones, Jr., who named his Bourbon after his sweetheart who wore a corsage of four red roses. In 1966, Jim Rutledge, one of the world's most legendary Master Distillers, joined Four Roses and grew Four Roses to a household name in the United States and one of the most notable names in the Bourbon world. Today, Four Roses is the only Bourbon Distillery that combines five unique yeast strains with two separate [...]