Kentucky
Bourbon Trail
Map, photos, and archive buzz from the places that make Kentucky’s world-renowned bourbon.
Explore current Kentucky distilleries on an interactive map — filter by region, tap a pin for tour notes, then book ahead. The old 2009 Trail map is retired; this one stays current.
Interactive map by Bourbon Trail Planner. Not affiliated with the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
KY Bourbon Trail logo unveiling
Photos from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail logo unveiling — Bill Samuels Jr., Eddie Russell, and the trail crew.
Trail buzz from the archive
News and notes that put the Trail, festival, and chase on Bourbon Buzz.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Recap: Top Releases and Big Trends
Do you know the traditional gift for a 35th Anniversary? If you guessed coral, you probably spend a suspicious amount of time at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store. This year, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival hit that coral milestone with another sold‑out weekend that drew attend…
Experience Bourbon Heritage Month®, Northern Kentucky Style
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Before You Join the Line: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2026 Bottles, Pours and Debuts
For nearly 20 years, BourbonBlog.com has covered the Kentucky Bourbon Festival from the grounds in Bardstown—interviewing distillers, tasting new releases and documenting how the festival has changed. You can watch many of those archived festival interviews and videos at YouTube…
The Ultimate Insider's Guide to the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Weekend
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival turns 35 this year, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be its biggest yet. Whether you’re a first‑timer or a seasoned regular, the weekend can feel overwhelming. Bourbon & Banter has you covered with a full rundown of this year’s events, bottle r…
Don’t Drink Bourbon? A Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Getaway Is Still Worth the Trip
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Why the Bourbon Trail® Experience Is One of Kentucky’s Top Tourist Attractions
8 Reasons the Bourbon Trail® experience is a top Kentucky attraction The post Why the Bourbon Trail® Experience Is One of Kentucky’s Top Tourist Attractions appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
Buffalo Trace Opens Camp Buffalo Trace with Bourbon Workshops and Luxury Camping
Frankfort’s historic distillery is running an adults-only summer camp with woodcraft, blind tastings, and a handful of overnight glamping spots on the grounds.
Buy this bottleBuffalo Trace Distillery White Dog Mash #1 Whiskey 125 ProofFour New Reasons to Book a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Visit
Explore four new exciting additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. The post Four New Reasons to Book a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Visit appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
Beyond the Tastings: A Bourbon Trail Travel Guide for When You’re Not at a Distillery
After you’ve done your tastings and toured your favorite distilleries, you might be asking yourself, “Now what?” While bourbon is obviously the crown jewel of the Bourbon Trail, the towns those distilleries call home are packed with Kentucky-fried experiences worth adding to you…
Summer 2026 Issue Preview
What You’ll Find Inside: Summer Issue 2026 Ahhh, the summer months—a time when the sun shines (mostly), the weather turns warmer, and the whiskey cocktails get a little stronger. For our cover story, we go beyond the bourbon trail. As much as we love to partake in the bourbon tr…
What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences
Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip in 2026 takes more than picking a few distilleries and hitting the road. The post What to Expect When Planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip With Mint Julep Experiences appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits
Guest blogger Chelsea Gilson of My Kentucky Bucket List shares her top tips for Bourbon Trail distillery visits. The post Travel Blogger Tips for Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Distillery Visits appeared first on Kentucky Bourbon Trail® .
A Perfect Pairing: Kentucky Bourbon Trail® & Kentucky Lottery
–The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience is expanding beyond distilleries in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Kentucky Lottery. Together, these iconic Kentucky brands bring you Bourbon Trail®-themed lottery games—blending heritage, thrill, and opportunity. This isn’t ju…
Lexington Region Travel Guide
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Northern Region Travel Guide
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Western Region Travel Guide
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Welcome To The World’s Most Unique Bourbon Experience!
Bourbon Through Bluegrass is an immersive bourbon tasting experience hosted at the Frazier History Museum—and now in its second season, it remains truly one of a kind on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Hosted by The Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers, and Bluegrass brick of gold Steve…
Bardstown Bourbon Company Creates This Year’s Official Cocktail for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
The Bardstown Bourbon Company earned the title of Grand Champion on Tuesday evening in Bardstown at the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Mixed Drink Challenge. This winning concoction – dubbed the “Modern Proethus” – will become the “Official Cocktail of the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon…
Buy this bottleBardstown Bourbon Origin Series Bottled-in-BondWoodford Reserve Bourbon Chili
Photo and Recipe Edible Louisville Every chili recipe should have a secret ingredient, and what’s better than Bourbon? Originally published at ediblecommunities.com, this recipe uses ingredients inspired by the Woodford Reserve Flavor wheel to blend flawlessly with the generous…
Buy this bottleWood Ford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750mlDon't Miss The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampler
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Bardstown Sampler is set for April 30 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Guthrie Opportunity Center, 900 Nutter Drive. The Sampler is a tasting of the Kentucky Bourbons that will be participating in the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September. Regional…
Buffalo Trace White Dog
Bottling White Dog at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
