Kentucky Distilleries
Before you get overwhelmed with how many distilleries are in “The Bluegrass State,” keep in mind that this state is the home of bourbon! In fact, Kentucky distilleries are home to a whopping ninety-five percent of the world’s bourbon. It makes sense, then, that there are going to be many distilleries across this gorgeous state.
Now, we’re going to recommend that you fly into Louisville, even though it isn’t technically the biggest airport in the state. By flying into this city, you’re going to automatically have a whopping twenty-four Kentucky distilleries and group tour options at your fingertips. This alone is going to take you an incredible amount of time to get through.
From Louisville, the cities with the most Kentucky distilleries are Bardstown with eleven distilleries (48 minutes from Louisville), Frankfort with six distilleries (one hour from Louisville), and Lexington with ten distilleries (one and a half hours from Louisville).
As you can see, these four cities alone could take you months to get through! We recommend you pick and choose which of the Kentucky distilleries stand out to you the most – visit those for your very first trip into Kentucky. You can always come back!
If you’re looking for some of the best-rated Kentucky distilleries, you’ll have to check out Wild Turkey in Lawrenceburg (one hour from Louisville) and Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville (40 minutes from Louisville). Other big names in this state include Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Four Roses Distillery, and the distillery in Frankfort that produces “Blanton’s,” Buffalo Trace Distillery.
So, if you’re researching where to go for a vacation where you can taste hundreds of bourbons, Kentucky is certainly the right state for you! But don’t stop there – you’ll be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t stop to enjoy the rolling hills and beautiful scenery while you’re visiting Kentucky distilleries across the state!
Kentucky Liquor Laws & Regulations
Kentucky Distillers Association
Rich History & Iconic Spirits: Kentucky Distillery Tour Guide
Kentucky
- 301 Elm Street, Ludlow, Kentucky 41016, United States
- 7777 Old Danville Rd, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, United States
- 1809 Bolling Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40210, United States
- 3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, United States
- United States Postal Service, McMillan Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, USA
- 1311 Gilkey Run Road, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004, USA
- 111 Outer Loop suite a, Louisville, Kentucky 40214, United States
- 6230 Old Lagrange Road, Crestwood, Kentucky 40014, United States
- 426 Broadway Street, Paducah, Kentucky 42001, United States
- 3464 Benson Pike, Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065, United States
- 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, United States
- 6230 Old Lagrange Road, Crestwood, Kentucky 40014, United States
- 829 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, United States
- 500 Gordon Lane, Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065, United States
- 6230 Old Lagrange Road, Crestwood, Kentucky 40014, United States