Bardstown
Adoration Abounds for Bourbon's Quaint Capital
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Welcome to Bourbon Country
Bourbon, America's Only Native Spirit
American wines have their sacred grounds, and several regions are widely known as extraordinary travel destinations.
But for the connoisseur of world-renowned American whiskey, there is only one place that allows you a sensual and sensory experience that is truly unique to America. Only one place where the smooth mellow flavors, the rich traditions and folklore, the regional culinary experience, the hip urban cocktail scene and the relaxed countryside mingle together to create an experience unlike anything else. Only in Kentucky. Only in Bourbon Country.
Perhaps it is the limestone that filters the spring-fed streams and rivers in Kentucky. Maybe it is the gently rolling lush green of the bluegrass. Perhaps it is the warm, humid summers and mild winters. Or the abundance of fresh, locally grown corn, rye and other grains. Nowhere else do the perfect conditions come together for making bourbon like in Kentucky.
Whether you're a bourbon neophyte or a time-honored aficionado, Bourbon Country promises a memorable and authentic vacation experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Danville
Come Enjoy a Historically Distilled Experience
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Eastern Kentucky
In the Heart of the Hills
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Frankfort
The Kentucky Distilled Experience
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Lawrenceburg
Where Bourbon's Roots Run Deep
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Lebanon
The Heart of Kentucky
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Lexington
Horse Capital of the World
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Loretto
Remote and Picturesque
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Louisville
Home of the Kentucky Derby and the Urban Bourbon Experience
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Northern Kentucky
The North's Gateway to Bourbon Country
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Owensboro
So much fun. Take your pick.
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Paducah
UNESCO Creative City
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Shelbyville
The American Saddlebred Horse Capital
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Shepherdsville
Where Old Tradition Thrives and Everyone's Part of the Family
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Versailles
The heart of the Bluegrass Region
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Western Kentucky
Two distilleries are located in Christian County, Kentucky.
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America’s BEST BOURBON BARS 2024: “Bourbon Country”
This anticipated list has been released.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sets Dates for 2024 After Sell Out of 2023 Event
Second consecutive sell out prompts save the date for next year
Local Bourbon Experience Among Top 10% in the World
Mint Julep Experiences Recognized by Tripadvisor as The Best of the Best
Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail® Tours Surpass Major Milestone
Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experiences eclipsed two million in total attendance last year for the first time in its history.
Bourbon Country’s Best Bars
From the Bourbon Review Magazine
Urban Bourbon Trail
Explore Louisville’s Top Bourbon Bars and Award-Winning Culinary Scene
A day in Kentucky's Bourbon Country is not complete without taking in Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail®. This curated collection of local bars and restaurants were created to complement a day of touring distilleries.
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Bourbon Itineraries
Plan a unique trip to Bourbon Country with one of our suggested itineraries!
While it is possible to see every distillery if you spend a week in Bourbon Country, getting to every wonderful bourbon experience that can be had, from a chocolate shop with THE best bourbon balls to every stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail, is a little ambitious.
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Bourbon Events
There is always something do in Bourbon Country!
Bourbon tastings, bourbon dinners, cocktail classes, the history of Prohibition, bourbon and cheese pairings, even a road race….there is always something do in Bourbon Country. Learn how to make an Old-Fashioned, enjoy a 5 course bourbon paired dinner with a Master Distiller, savor a bourbon and more.
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