Exploring Bourbon in Louisville

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The bourbon industry has become an immersive experience and luckily for travelers, one can visit many distillery experiences in Kentucky. The best place for one to start might be in the Louisville, Kentucky area because there are several facilities located in a close proximity of one another.  Four of these experiences are within walking distance on Main Street. Expect inside looks at the many bourbon processes from distillation to the finished spirit, history lessons, tastings, and opportunities to celebrate in the bars and shop in the gift shops. With the opening this month of the newest addition to this market, Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery, this would be a great time to visit Louisville and take some tours.

Here are a few tips to remember when visiting these experiences:

  • Tours are typically one hour long
  • Plan ahead and reserve your tour online. Hours vary, therefore reserving ahead of time will help you avoid missing out on an experience.
  • Always bring a photo ID. One would hate to have to sit at the kids table and watch others having fun.
  • Remember that many of these facilities are working distilleries, so leave those open-toed shoes or high heels back in the hotel room, car, or at home.
  • Guests under 21 are generally welcome on the tours, but must be accompanied by an adult and they may not consume alcohol. Underage guests are not permitted to sit at tasting tables or the bars.
  • Many of these experiences offer additional tours beyond the standard tour.  Do your research if you like to experience life beyond the traditional experience.

Let’s look a little closer at some of the standard tour experiences available in Louisville.

Angel’s Envy
Located at 500 E. Main St.
Opened in 2016
Standard Tour Price:  $20.00
Schedule your tour
Extra Experiences Available: Bottle Your Own bottle of Angel’s Envy for $99.99
Bulleit Frontier Experience at Stlitzer-Welles
Located at 3860 Fitzgerald Rd.
Opened in 2014
Standard Adult Tour Price: $14.00
Schedule your tour

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Located at 528 W. Main St.
Opened in 2013
Standard Adult Tour Price: $14.00
Schedule your tour
Extra Experiences Available: Learn more about prohibition in the
Speakeasy Tasting Experience, 30 Minutes, $20.


Old Forrester Distilling
Located at 119 West Main St.
Opened in 2018
Standard Adult Tour Price: $16.00
Schedule your tour
Extra Experiences Available: Learn to craft the perfect cocktail at George’s Bar Cocktail Class, $25.00

Michter’s Distillery Fort Nelson Distillery
Located at 891 W. Main St.
Opened in February 2019
Standard Adult Tour Price: $20.00
Schedule your tour

There is never a bad time to visit Louisville, Kentucky and learn more about bourbon, and it offers many places to guide you in your journey.  Just remember that visiting during the Kentucky Derby Festival ensures that you will have to plan for the crowds. Otherwise, drink, eat, and be merry.

Cheers Y’all!