The Bar at Fort Nelson features classic cocktails curated by cocktail historian and author David Wondrich as well as modern creations by Bar Manager Carrie Casler and Bartenders David Tuney and Aron Queen. Test your senses in the lab, ask about the self-fill bottle station, and head upstairs for something delicious. See the pot stills from the original Michter’s Pennsylvania Distillery, which traces its history back to 1753. Start your distillery tours at the home of the Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery. If you would like to leave the driving to someone else, there are plenty of transportation options – click here.
These experiences are super walkable, but if you choose to drive, make sure to reverse course as Main Street is one-way. The Frazier staff is also an excellent resource for mapping out your trip, so use them as your ‘concierge’ for all things Bourbon.īust out the tennies, Whiskey Row is calling! When you walk out of the Frazier Museum and turn left, there are four KBT distilleries within a one mile stretch of Main Street – Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery, Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Old Forester Distilling Co., and Angel’s Envy Distillery. Make time to peruse their Spirit of Kentucky® Bourbon exhibition, shop for Bourbon-y gifts, take a selfie in the bottle hall, and look for the secret speakeasy entrance. Louisville is a great place to start your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure – after all, their official drink is the Old Fashioned! Begin your journey at the official starting point, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center at the Frazier Museum. There are so many ways to plan your route, but here is what we suggest. Book today with one of our trusted Transportation partners like Mint Julep Experiences or Pegasus Distillery Experiences. Want to leave the driving and planning to someone else? We support planning ahead and staying safe on the KBT tour. Click here to learn more about the Bourbon Trail ™ Passport & Field Guide.īook your tours in advance to ensure availability. Books can be purchased at all participating distilleries or in advance here (all proceeds go towards furthering responsibility and sustainability efforts across the Commonwealth). Sip, stroll and savor your way across the Bluegrass on this 18 distillery adventure.īIG NEWS! We have overhauled the passport you know and love and turned it into a beautiful, 150+ page booklet that will help you on your journey! The new Bourbon Trail ™ Passport & Field Guide includes all 18 KBT® distilleries as well as all 23 KBT Craft Tour distilleries. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour is an institutional experience that keeps people coming back for more year after year.
There’s nothing better than a good ‘ol classic.