# Best Craft Cocktail Bars in Bardstown: A Downtown Crawl > Plan the perfect Bardstown cocktail night with James B. Beam Distilling Co. Discover top craft bars, walkable crawls & bourbon drinks. Explore now! **Published:** 2026-09-23 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro **URL:** https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Uncategorized ![Best Craft Cocktail Bars in Bardstown: A Downtown Crawl](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1790074374975-276bbda7cb48-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.* ## Key Takeaways For Your Bardstown Cocktail Night - The ideal Bardstown craft cocktail experience follows a walkable downtown route that starts at Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium and ends at The Volstead Bourbon Lounge. - Downtown Bardstown’s nearly 200 historic buildings sit within a compact footprint, so the featured bars cluster within a few easy blocks. - The Volstead Bourbon Lounge serves as Bardstown’s speakeasy, with a hidden back-alley entrance and more than 850 bottles of bourbon behind the bar. - The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont serves Kentucky-inspired classics and a signature sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. - James B. Beam Distilling Co. offers the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, a 75-minute grain-to-glass experience that includes five bourbons tasted as you go. [Start Your Day With The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## The Walkable Downtown Bardstown Craft Cocktail Crawl [Downtown Bardstown contains nearly 200 historic buildings](https://kybourbontrail.com/bardstown-region-trip-planner) within a compact, walkable footprint, so you can move between bars in just a few minutes. Follow the route below as a single evening plan, starting late afternoon and ending with a relaxed nightcap. 1. **Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium** — [Downtown Bardstown](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky). Begin the crawl here with before-dinner drinks in a cozy, wood-paneled lounge with leather accents and a light menu of charcuterie boards and flatbreads. Order the classically made sazerac or the Manhattan riff with Cynar and Benedictine. [The Local Palate named it the best before-dinner drink destination in Bardstown](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky). 2. **Oak And Grape** — Downtown Bardstown. Shift into date-night mode with a cocktail and small plates in a relaxed setting. Choose a bourbon-forward signature drink from the seasonal list and pair it with a few shared dishes. 3. **Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop** — [110 W. Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004](https://courier-journal.com/story/life/food/spirits/bourbon/2026/09/15/travel-bourbon-lovers-guide-things-to-do-in-bardstown-kentucky/90772485007). Continue the evening with “history by the pour” in a renovated century-old building staffed by knowledgeable bartenders. Pick a pour from the deep whiskey list, either neat or in a spirit-forward cocktail that lets the bourbon lead. 4. **Circa 1856** — Downtown Bardstown. Settle in under the towering oak tree at the [Chicken Cock Whiskey tasting room](https://kybourbontrail.com/bardstown-region-trip-planner) for a heritage-inspired drink. Order a handcrafted cocktail from the brand’s program and enjoy the open-air setting. 5. **Mr. Tubs** — [104 N. 4th St., Bardstown, KY 40004](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/mr-tubs-). Add a friendly neighborhood stop just off the courthouse square, with cocktails and small plates in a laid-back room. Ask for the old fashioned, which multiple reviewers call the best they have had. Note: [closed Monday and Tuesday](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/mr-tubs-), with hours [Wednesday–Thursday 3:00 PM–10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM–8:00 PM](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/mr-tubs-). 6. **The Parlor Room** — [111 N. 3rd St., Suite 105, Bardstown, KY 40004](https://courier-journal.com/story/life/food/spirits/bourbon/2026/09/15/travel-bourbon-lovers-guide-things-to-do-in-bardstown-kentucky/90772485007). Tuck into this after-dark cocktail spot at the end of an alley, [opened June 2025](https://courier-journal.com/story/life/food/spirits/bourbon/2026/09/15/travel-bourbon-lovers-guide-things-to-do-in-bardstown-kentucky/90772485007). Choose a craft cocktail from the rotating menu and enjoy the intimate, hidden feel. 7. **3rd Street Tap House** — [112 N. 3rd St., Bardstown, KY 40004](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/3rd-street-tap-house-). Close the night with live music and a casual nightcap, often with two acts playing at once, one in front and one out back. Order a craft beer or a simple bourbon pour and treat this as the relaxed final stop rather than a cocktail showcase. 8. **The Volstead Bourbon Lounge** — [128 E. Flaget Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/a-day-night-of-bourbon-in-bardstown). Finish the crawl at Bardstown’s speakeasy, known for its deep bourbon selection with more than 850 bottles. Enter through the back-alley door, push the picture on the wall, and step into a room of crushed velvet couches and a [6–8-seat bar](https://tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39163-d24094129-Reviews-The_Volstead_Bourbon_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html). Try the bacon-bourbon old fashioned, the chocolate and cherry old fashioned, or the peach bourbon slushie, all highlighted by [Tripadvisor reviewers](https://tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g39163-d24094129-Reviews-The_Volstead_Bourbon_Lounge-Bardstown_Kentucky.html). Hours: [Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM–10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 3:00 PM–1:00 AM, Sunday 3:00 PM–9:00 PM](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/a-day-night-of-bourbon-in-bardstown). If you only have time for a shorter evening, focus on Liam Ash, Oak and Grape, and The Volstead as the three anchors of the crawl. | Bar | Atmosphere | Best For | What To Order | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky) | Cozy, wood-paneled, leather-accented lounge | Before-dinner classic cocktails | Sazerac or Manhattan riff with Cynar and Benedictine | | [The Volstead Bourbon Lounge](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/a-day-night-of-bourbon-in-bardstown) | Speakeasy style with crushed velvet and back-alley entry | Deep bourbon selection and a late-night nightcap | Bacon-bourbon old fashioned or peach bourbon slushie | | Oak And Grape | Date-night cocktail bar with small plates | Seasonal signature cocktails and a relaxed dinner stop | Bourbon-forward seasonal signature cocktail | ## Distillery Bars Worth The Drive From Downtown Two Bardstown-area distilleries run full bars and restaurants that reward a short drive from downtown. [The Bar at Willett, the on-site restaurant at Willett Distillery, was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky) and has earned a reputation for thoughtful small plates. Order the egg salad sandwich with smoked Duke’s mayonnaise, yolk jam, and brioche, then pair it with a Willett pour for a distillery-side meal. **Oak & Ember At The Trail Hotel** in Bardstown sits inside [the world’s first bourbon-centric hotel](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky). Settle in for modern Southern fare from [chef Marvin Woods](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky) and choose a cocktail from the deep bourbon list for a polished, sit-down evening. ## Which Bardstown Distilleries Have Actual Bars? Two Bardstown-area distilleries operate full bars and restaurants that can anchor a full afternoon or evening. [The Bar at Willett, the on-site restaurant at Willett Distillery, was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky) and is known for small plates such as the egg salad sandwich with smoked Duke’s mayonnaise, yolk jam, and brioche. The other key stop is **The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co.** in [Clermont, Kentucky](https://kybourbontrail.com/bardstown-region-trip-planner). Built in 2022 and named for the most important place in the Beam family home, The Kitchen Table serves Kentucky-inspired classics and a signature sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven. The menu changes with the seasons, the cocktails highlight the family’s whiskeys, and the mood stays warm and unhurried after time on the distillery grounds. ![The Kitchen Table's signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204256341-9f02873a00be.jpeg)**The Kitchen Table’s signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.** The James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits at **568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110**, right off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown, and serves as [the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://kybourbontrail.com/bardstown-region-trip-planner). Founded in 1795, when Jacob Beam sold his first barrel, the distillery has remained in one family for eight generations, often called the First Family of Bourbon. Seventh-generation master distiller Fred Noe and eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe are on site most days. ![Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204090427-996e188580f7.jpeg)**Freddie Noe (8th generation) and Fred Noe (7th generation), master distillers of James B. Beam Distilling Co.** The flagship **Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting** runs 75 minutes and takes up to 24 guests grain to glass. Along the way you taste five bourbons, try hands-on barrel filling and dumping, and can bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line with a thumbprint wax seal ($59.99, engraving $10). The tour costs $30 plus tax and fees, and the distillery holds a [4.7-star rating from more than 1,400 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/place/James+B.+Beam+Distilling+Co./@37.931145,-85.6549989,17z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbeam+distillery+google!3m6!1s0x886901aff214fe0f:0x6344565b40dec517!8m2!3d37.931145!4d-85.652424!15sChZiZWFtIGRpc3RpbGxlcnkgZ29vZ2xlIgOIAQGSAQpkaXN0aWxsZXJ54AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11rrzll3q?entry=ttu). ![On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg)**On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,** [Book Your Grain-To-Glass Beam Experience](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Old Bardstown And The New Cocktail Scene [The Old Talbott Tavern](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive) has served customers since 1779 and calls itself the oldest bourbon bar in America. It was the oldest stagecoach stop west of the Allegheny Mountains, and its reported clientele once included [Henry Clay and Jesse James](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive). That heritage shapes the town’s identity, but your evening plan centers on the modern craft cocktail scene. Bars such as Liam Ash, The Volstead, Oak and Grape, and Neat show how Bardstown has grown while keeping its character, as [Bardstown Tourism’s Hannah Medley notes](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky). Old and new sit within a few walkable blocks, which makes a single night here feel complete. ## Before You Go: Bardstown Cocktail Logistics The same compact downtown described above keeps the crawl walkable, while distilleries such as the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont require a car or rideshare. Plan the practical details early so the evening itself feels relaxed. Keep these logistics in mind: - Several downtown bars open at 3:00 PM, including Neat Bourbon Bar (Wednesday 3 p.m.), The Volstead Bourbon Lounge (Mon–Sat 3:00 PM), and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium (Tue–Thu 3 p.m.). Others, such as Kentucky Bourbon House, open at 4:00 PM, and Shorty’s Bar and Liquor opens at 11:30 AM. - The Volstead Bourbon Lounge [closes at 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday and around 9:00–10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/a-day-night-of-bourbon-in-bardstown). - [Mr. Tubs is closed Monday and Tuesday](https://restaurantji.com/ky/bardstown/mr-tubs-), so plan that stop for midweek or weekend nights. - The Parlor Room is small, so arriving early or calling ahead on weekends helps you secure a seat. - Plan a rideshare home before the first drink, following [Whiskey Travel Guide’s advice](https://whiskeytravelguide.com/taste-of-bardstown-bourbon-beer-walking-tour) to arrange transport in advance on any Bardstown tasting route. - Eat a substantial meal before the crawl begins, ideally at The Kitchen Table after the Beam tour, so every subsequent pour feels balanced and enjoyable. - Remember that Bardstown, Kentucky is the Bourbon Capital of the World about 45 minutes south of Louisville, while Bardstown Road is a street in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood. They are separate places, so confirm which one you mean when planning. All tasting experiences in this guide are 21+ with valid ID, consistent with Drink Smart® responsible enjoyment standards. Please enjoy responsibly. For resources on responsible drinking, visit [responsibility.org](https://www.responsibility.org). [Plan Your Visit To James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is There A Speakeasy In Bardstown, KY? Yes. The Volstead Bourbon Lounge at 128 E. Flaget Ave. serves as Bardstown’s speakeasy. Named after the Volstead Act that enforced Prohibition, it hides behind a back-alley door that opens into what looks like a safe room, then reveals a small lounge and bar with an 850-bottle bourbon collection. [The Trail Hotel also features a speakeasy-style bar called the Bourbon Vault](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/a-day-night-of-bourbon-in-bardstown). ### Which Bardstown Distilleries Have Actual Bars? The Bar at Willett Distillery and The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont both operate full bars and restaurants. [The Bar at Willett was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist](https://thelocalpalate.com/articles/get-to-know-bardstown-kentucky), while The Kitchen Table stands out for its Kentucky-inspired menu and sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. ### What Is The Oldest Tavern In Bardstown, KY? The Old Talbott Tavern, [serving customers since 1779](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive), was the oldest stagecoach stop west of the Allegheny Mountains and [bills itself as the oldest bourbon bar in America](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive). Its reported guests have included [Henry Clay and Jesse James](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive). ### Where Should I Drink After A Bardstown Distillery Tour? After a distillery visit, head downtown to Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium for a classic cocktail, then continue to The Volstead Bourbon Lounge for a speakeasy nightcap with a vast bourbon selection. If you toured the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, enjoy dinner at The Kitchen Table first, then start the downtown crawl. ### How Walkable Is Downtown Bardstown? Downtown Bardstown is very walkable, with nearly 200 historic buildings in a compact core and the featured cocktail bars only a few blocks apart. Use a car or rideshare for distilleries beyond the center, including the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont and Willett Distillery. ### Do I Need Reservations At Bardstown Cocktail Bars? Most downtown Bardstown cocktail bars welcome walk-ins, but The Volstead Bourbon Lounge and The Parlor Room are small, so arriving early or calling ahead on weekends helps. Distillery tours and tastings, including the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, should always be booked in advance because popular times sell out. ### What Should I Order At A Bardstown Bourbon Bar? Begin with a spirit-forward classic such as an old fashioned or a sazerac, then try a house signature. At The Volstead, the bacon-bourbon old fashioned and the peach bourbon slushie stand out. At Liam Ash, the sazerac and the Manhattan riff with Cynar and Benedictine are favorites. At Mr. Tubs, many guests single out the old fashioned. ### Is Bardstown, KY The Same As Bardstown Road In Louisville? Bardstown, Kentucky is a small city [about 45 minutes south of Louisville](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive), known as the Bourbon Capital of the World and [home to 11 distilleries within 16 miles of downtown](https://visitbardstown.com/blog/stories/post/why-bardstown-is-worth-the-drive). Bardstown Road is [a street in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood](https://restaurantji.com/ky/louisville/darlings-) lined with independent bars. They are separate places, so confirm which one you intend to visit when planning a bourbon crawl. ## Conclusion: Tour, Dine, Then Crawl The strongest Bardstown craft cocktail experience follows a simple sequence. Spend the day at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont for the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting and dinner at The Kitchen Table. Then drive into downtown Bardstown for the walkable craft cocktail crawl, starting at Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium, stopping at Oak and Grape or Neat, and finishing at The Volstead Bourbon Lounge for a speakeasy nightcap. [Reserve Your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting Today](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Please practice responsible drinking. ## Read Next - [Best Bourbon Bars in Kentucky: A City-By-City Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-bars-kentucky?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Best Cocktail Bars Near the Bourbon Trail: City by City](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-cocktail-bars-bourbon-trail?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Best Places To Drink Cocktails in Louisville](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-cocktail-bars-louisville?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Best Bourbon Bars in Downtown Louisville: Evening Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-bars-downtown-louisville?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [The Best Bourbon Bars In Louisville: A Visitor’s Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-bars-louisville?utm_term=best-craft-cocktail-bar-bardstown&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** Is There A Speakeasy In Bardstown, KY? **Answer:** - **Text:** Yes. The Volstead Bourbon Lounge at 128 E. Flaget Ave. serves as Bardstown’s speakeasy. Named after the Volstead Act that enforced Prohibition, it hides behind a back-alley door that opens into what looks like a safe room, then reveals a small lounge and bar with an 850-bottle bourbon collection. The Trail Hotel also features a speakeasy-style bar called the Bourbon Vault. **Question:** - **Name:** Which Bardstown Distilleries Have Actual Bars? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Bar at Willett Distillery and The Kitchen Table at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont both operate full bars and restaurants. The Bar at Willett was a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist, while The Kitchen Table stands out for its Kentucky-inspired menu and sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. **Question:** - **Name:** What Is The Oldest Tavern In Bardstown, KY? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Old Talbott Tavern, serving customers since 1779, was the oldest stagecoach stop west of the Allegheny Mountains and bills itself as the oldest bourbon bar in America. Its reported guests have included Henry Clay and Jesse James. **Question:** - **Name:** Where Should I Drink After A Bardstown Distillery Tour? **Answer:** - **Text:** After a distillery visit, head downtown to Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium for a classic cocktail, then continue to The Volstead Bourbon Lounge for a speakeasy nightcap with a vast bourbon selection. If you toured the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, enjoy dinner at The Kitchen Table first, then start the downtown crawl. **Question:** - **Name:** How Walkable Is Downtown Bardstown? **Answer:** - **Text:** Downtown Bardstown is very walkable, with nearly 200 historic buildings in a compact core and the featured cocktail bars only a few blocks apart. Use a car or rideshare for distilleries beyond the center, including the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont and Willett Distillery. **Question:** - **Name:** Do I Need Reservations At Bardstown Cocktail Bars? **Answer:** - **Text:** Most downtown Bardstown cocktail bars welcome walk-ins, but The Volstead Bourbon Lounge and The Parlor Room are small, so arriving early or calling ahead on weekends helps. Distillery tours and tastings, including the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, should always be booked in advance because popular times sell out. **Question:** - **Name:** What Should I Order At A Bardstown Bourbon Bar? **Answer:** - **Text:** Begin with a spirit-forward classic such as an old fashioned or a sazerac, then try a house signature. At The Volstead, the bacon-bourbon old fashioned and the peach bourbon slushie stand out. At Liam Ash, the sazerac and the Manhattan riff with Cynar and Benedictine are favorites. At Mr. Tubs, many guests single out the old fashioned. **Question:** - **Name:** Is Bardstown, KY The Same As Bardstown Road In Louisville? **Answer:** - **Text:** Bardstown, Kentucky is a small city about 45 minutes south of Louisville, known as the Bourbon Capital of the World and home to 11 distilleries within 16 miles of downtown. Bardstown Road is a street in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood lined with independent bars. They are separate places, so confirm which one you intend to visit when planning a bourbon crawl. **LocalBusiness:** - **Name:** James B. Beam Distilling Co. **GeoCoordinates:** - **Latitude:** 37.931145 - **Longitude:** -85.652424 - **Url:** http://www.beamdistilling.com/ - **Image:** https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298976441-64954b0469b4.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298977779-fc0af8879b14.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298978887-2e38de34a023.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298980084-e0f8d610eeb0.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298981128-0ba02115440c.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298982254-3ec02e057b52.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298983504-c31e35d93d1e.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298984671-95c6f0463637.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298985834-a6bb08a7c97b.webp, https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781298987005-dc1397371542.webp **Review:** **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** David Veteikis - **ReviewBody:** Been on a Bourbon Trail. Took a tour that started here. After several days and spots, I can say this was the best bourbon experience overall.nFelt super welcome from the moment we walked in the door.nThe pacing of samples was spot on.nThe offerings upstairs in the bar were some of the most reasonable prices I've seen. Really hard to find offerings were available to sample before purchasing.nThe tour of the grounds was very enjoyable and enlightening.nThe restaurant, The Table, had some fantastic eats (and drinks).nIf I ever hop on the bourbon trail again, this will definitely be one of the spots I will visit. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-03-09T04:26:12.161178933Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Clay Potter - **ReviewBody:** We arrived a little early for appetizers at the kitchen. The duck poppers & deviled eggs were amazing! Falcon was a wonderful tour guide! We finished with bottling our own bottle of Knob Creek 9, dipping our fingertips in the wax, & laser engraving the bottle in celebration of a 60th birthday. Definitely recommend a tour! **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-25T22:46:46.056782889Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Artur Ciegotura - **ReviewBody:** Even though we were not able to secure the most comprehensive tour we were still pretty pleased with what we saw. We had a bus pick us up from the store and drive us to one of the warehouses on the campus. The lady guiding us was so knowledgeable about the brand as well as the entire operation. We were in the actual warehouse and witnessed thousands of barrels stacked up on wooden scaffolding. The overwhelming smell of bourbon maturing in those barrels was unbelievable. And it was hot that day. We got to open one of the barrels and tasted the bourbon right out of it on the spot. What a great treat. When we got back to the store, we walked around the campus a bit, saw the Beam family original house. The Jim Beam store was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of history and exhibits, plus the display of the bottles and the merchandise. I highly recommend going there for, at least, a half day to get the full experience, dine at the restaurant etc. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-01-16T20:55:42.081917411Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Jeremy Yowell - **ReviewBody:** We had a awesome time at Jim Beam and quite enjoyed our barrel thief tour where got to try bourbon direct from the source. Tons of stuff to do here and the grounds are quite pretty. One of the better distilleries to visit for sure. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z **Review:** **Person:** - **Name:** Steve Moses - **ReviewBody:** Outstanding tour and very friendly staff. We learned so much about bourbon we didn’t know before. Family business that my family will be buying bourbon from going forward. You need to make a visit and go for a tour. **Rating:** - **BestRating:** 5 - **RatingValue:** 5 - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z **PostalAddress:** - **PostalCode:** 40110 - **AddressRegion:** KY - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road - **AddressCountry:** US - **AddressLocality:** Clermont - **Telephone:** +1 502-543-9877 **AggregateRating:** - **RatingValue:** 4.7 - **ReviewCount:** 1487 - **PaymentAccepted:** Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC **OpeningHoursSpecification:** **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:30 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Sunday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Monday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Tuesday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Wednesday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Thursday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Friday **OpeningHoursSpecification:** - **Opens:** 09:00 - **Closes:** 17:30 - **DayOfWeek:** Saturday **BlogPosting:** - **Headline:** Best Craft Cocktail Bars in Bardstown: A Downtown Crawl - **Description:** Plan the perfect Bardstown cocktail night with James B. 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