# Bourbon Trail Tours With Transportation: Build Your Day

> Plan a bourbon trail tour with transportation that runs on time. James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the perfect anchor stop — book now!

**Published:** 2026-08-19 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro
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*Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co. | Last updated: October 20, 2026*

## Key Takeaways For A Smooth Bourbon Trail Day

- Anchor your bourbon trail day at James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, the first stop off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown, to keep the schedule on time.
- Book distillery tours before booking transportation. Popular slots sell out weeks ahead, and drivers need confirmed times to build a route.
- Two to four distilleries fit comfortably in one day, and three is ideal. Each tour runs 60–90 minutes, and drive time between stops adds up fast.
- Transportation rates cover the vehicle and driver only. Tour fees, lunch, gratuity, and bottles are separate costs to plan for in advance.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. offers the hands-on Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, The Kitchen Table restaurant, and rare bottles on site. These experiences make it the ideal anchor for any chauffeured day.

[Book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## Shared Bus vs. Private Driver vs. Transportation-Only: Which Bourbon Trail Tour With Transportation Fits Your Group?

Three main formats dominate bourbon trail tours with transportation, and each suits a different kind of group.

Shared group buses follow fixed departure times and fixed itineraries. [Pegasus Distillery Tours](https://takepegasus.com/whiskey-row-city-social) runs its Bourbon Social group tours from The Galt House in downtown Louisville on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The trade-off is straightforward. The per-person cost is lower, but the route, timing, and stops are set by the operator. A group that wants to anchor the day on Beam in Clermont will find that [most scheduled group buses head toward Frankfort and Woodford County instead of the Bardstown corridor](https://explorebardstown.com/plan/getting-to-bardstown), as [Explore Bardstown](https://explorebardstown.com/plan/from-louisville) documents. Shared buses also cap flexibility. If one stop runs long, the whole group absorbs the delay.

Private chauffeured cars and vans offer custom routing, hotel pickup, and a schedule built around your confirmed distillery times. [Bluegrass Executive Transportation](https://bluegrassexecutivetransportation.com/bourbon-tours-louisville-ky) and [Good Vibes Transportation](https://bourbonbarrelcottages.com/guide-to-the-ky-bourbon-trail-perfect-3-day-itinerary) are examples of Louisville-based private operators. [Good Vibes Transportation offers private bourbon tour packages departing from downtown Louisville and, while based in Louisville, serves the entire Kentuckiana region, including Southern Indiana](https://goodvibestransportation.com/faq/). Private service costs more per person but gives the group full control over sequencing. That control matters when one stop, like the Beam Made Bourbon Tour, anchors the whole day.

Transportation-only services provide a vehicle and driver with no guide narration or itinerary planning. [BourbonTown Tours](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville) offers this format at an hourly rate with a minimum booking window. This option suits groups that have already planned every stop and simply need a sober driver behind the wheel.

Whichever format you choose, the day should be anchored on Beam. The distillery sits right off I-65 Exit 112, the first stop on the route south from Louisville, and its 75-minute tour fits cleanly into any schedule. For more on choosing the right vehicle and operator, see [The Best Transportation for a Bourbon Trail Itinerary](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-trail-transportation/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Transportation: How To Get Around](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-trail-transportation/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

## How Many Distilleries Can You Visit In One Day On A Bourbon Trail Tour With Transportation?

Most travelers fit two to four distilleries in a single chauffeured day. [Guided distillery tours on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail typically run 60 to 90 minutes](https://bourbonproof.com/travel/kentucky-bourbon-trail-itinerary). Some visits run longer once the tasting and gift shop are included. Drive time between stops adds up quickly, even in a tight geographic cluster like the Louisville-to-Bardstown corridor.

The timing realities that shape every bourbon trail day include:

- Each distillery stop runs 60–90 minutes for the tour and tasting. Time in the gift shop can extend that window.
- Drive time between stops is commonly underestimated. Louisville to Clermont is about 30 minutes, and Clermont to Bardstown is roughly 25 minutes more via KY 245, per [Explore Bardstown](https://explorebardstown.com/plan/from-louisville).
- A lunch stop adds 45–60 minutes. Building lunch into the anchor stop keeps the schedule tight, and The Kitchen Table at Beam solves this neatly.
- Most distilleries run fixed tour departure times. A late arrival means missing the slot entirely, per [IMG Global’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail guide](https://imglobal.com/resource-hub/the-ultimate-bourbon-trail-travel-guide--expert-advice-for-a-spirited-kentucky-adventure).
- Popular weekend slots at marquee distilleries sell out weeks ahead, per [Custom Bourbon Tours](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning).

Three distilleries create a full, satisfying day. Two stops feel relaxed and allow more time at each distillery. Four is achievable but leaves little margin for error if any stop runs long.

## Book Your Distillery Tours Before You Book The Driver

Tour reservations should come before transportation bookings for a bourbon trail day that runs on time. Popular distillery tour slots, especially on fall and spring weekends, during SEC football season, and around Derby season, sell out weeks ahead. A driver with no confirmed tour times cannot build a reliable route. Groups that reverse the order often pay for a full day of transportation and end up improvising at the gate.

The correct booking sequence is simple:

1. Pick your anchor stop and book it first. For a Louisville-based group heading south, that stop is James B. Beam Distilling Co. Book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at beamdistilling.com as soon as your travel dates are set.
2. Lock the other one to three stops around the anchor’s confirmed time and location.
3. Book transportation around those confirmed distillery times so the driver can build a precise route.

[Custom Bourbon Tours](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning) advises booking distillery tours three to four weeks ahead in peak season and notes that Woodford Reserve and Maker’s Mark require up to six weeks of lead time in spring and fall. [BourbonTown Tours](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville) recommends four to six months of lead time for September, October, and Derby week. The distillery slot is the scarce resource, and the driver is the easier piece to secure.

[Book your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting first](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## What Your Bourbon Trail Tour With Transportation Includes And What It Does Not

Once your tour times and driver are locked, the next step is understanding what each layer of the day actually costs. Transportation quotes rarely cover the tours themselves, and clear expectations prevent surprises at checkout.

Transportation rates, whether a shared bus seat or a private vehicle, typically cover the vehicle and driver only. Distillery tour and tasting fees are almost always separate unless an operator explicitly packages them. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, for example, is priced at $30 plus tax and fees per person, and that cost sits outside any transportation quote.

Items that are usually not included in transportation rates:

- Distillery tour and tasting admission fees
- Lunch and non-tasting beverages
- Bottles purchased at distillery gift shops
- Driver and guide gratuity
- Optional add-ons such as bottling your own Knob Creek on the T-Line ($59.99, the same as the shelf price) or bottle engraving ($10)
- Parking fees in downtown Louisville

[BourbonTown Tours](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville) and [Custom Bourbon Tours](https://custombourbontours.com/bardstown-distillery-tours) both confirm that gratuity is not included in their base pricing. [Explore Bardstown](https://explorebardstown.com/bourbon/bourbon-tours-and-transportation) puts it plainly: “a driver with no tour tickets is just an expensive ride.”

## A Sample Louisville-Based Bourbon Trail Tour With Transportation Anchored On Beam

With tours booked and a driver confirmed, this sample itinerary shows how a Beam-anchored day actually plays out. It is built for a group of two to twelve departing a Louisville hotel on a Saturday morning. The route uses the I-65 corridor efficiently and keeps total driving well under 90 minutes for the day.

**Depart Louisville, ~9:00 A.M.** Hotel pickup by your private driver. Head south on I-65 toward Clermont, about 30 minutes.

**First Stop: James B. Beam Distilling Co., 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, ~9:30–11:45 A.M.** The 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting moves grain to glass. You see limestone water and grains, fermentation, the still, barrel filling and dumping, and a guided tasting at the American Outpost with five bourbons tasted as you go. You can fill a barrel, dump a barrel, and seal your own Knob Creek bottle with a thumbprint pressed into the wax on the T-Line. The James B. Beam campus holds a [4.7-star rating across 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,**

**Lunch At The Kitchen Table, ~11:45 A.M.–1:00 P.M.** The Kitchen Table is a full-service restaurant on the Beam campus, with Kentucky classics, seasonal cocktails, and a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. Lunch here turns the tour into a full day out and removes a separate meal stop from the schedule. Before leaving, browse the American Outpost for rare and distillery-exclusive bottles, available on the shelf until they sell through.

![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.**

**Continue South On KY 245 Toward Bardstown, ~25 Minutes.**

**Second Stop: Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, Bardstown, ~1:30–3:00 P.M.** Heaven Hill is one of the most walk-in-friendly stops in the Bardstown corridor, [opening Monday through Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.](https://partybuslouisville.net/blog/rent-a-bus-to-the-kentucky-bourbon-trail) This schedule makes it a reliable afternoon anchor.

**Third Stop: Maker’s Mark, Loretto, ~3:30–5:00 P.M.** [Maker’s Mark sits about 40 minutes southwest of Bardstown](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning). It is a natural companion to a Beam-anchored day, because both are part of the same family of brands, and its hand-dipping experience rounds out the afternoon. Maker’s Mark also warns that rideshare is unreliable in Loretto, per [Life is for Travel’s September 2026 distillery comparison](https://lifeisfortravel.com/usa/kentucky/bourbon-trail), which reinforces the value of a pre-booked private driver.

**Return To Louisville, ~5:30–6:00 P.M.**

For more itinerary ideas built around this corridor, see [Bourbon Trail Tour Packages From Louisville, KY](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/bourbon-trail-tour-packages-louisville/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

[Anchor your bourbon trail tour with transportation at Beam](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## Which Town Should You Stay In For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Louisville is the most practical base for out-of-state groups. [Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) serves the main distillery regions](https://roamstates.com/destinations/kentucky-bourbon-trail-kentucky), the city has the widest hotel selection, and its position on I-65 puts it [within 30 minutes of Clermont and 45 minutes of Bardstown](https://12x75.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail), per [Explore Bardstown’s drive-time table](https://explorebardstown.com/plan/getting-to-bardstown). [12×75’s 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Trail guide](https://12x75.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail) identifies Louisville as the best base for most first-time visitors, citing airport access, the walkable Whiskey Row distillery cluster, and its position within 45 to 60 minutes of both Bardstown and Frankfort.

Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, suits groups that want to be closer to the Nelson County distillery cluster and are willing to trade Louisville’s nightlife and airport convenience for proximity to heritage stops. [Explore Bardstown](https://explorebardstown.com/plan/from-louisville) notes that most chain hotel rooms in Bardstown run $64 to $124 on weeknights, with fall weekends selling out first.

Either way, James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits between the two, right off I-65 Exit 112 on the standard Louisville-to-Bardstown route via KY 245. You pass it on the way to bourbon country, which makes it the logical first stop of any chauffeured day regardless of where you are based.

## Why James B. Beam Distilling Co. Works As Your Anchor Stop

James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont answers the key planning question of where the day should begin. It combines history, location, and experience in a way that supports a tight chauffeured schedule.

![An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg)**An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It’s The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.**

Eight generations of one family have made bourbon here since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795. That unbroken lineage makes the First Family of Bourbon claim literal. This is the home of Jim Beam, the world’s #1 bourbon, and the entire Small Batch Collection: Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s. Fans of any of those brands stand at the exact distillery, with the exact warehouses, and the master distillers behind the liquid they drink at home.

![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 Beam Made Bourbon Tour is hands-on by design. Guests fill a barrel, dump a barrel, taste five bourbons at the moments that explain them, and can bottle their own Knob Creek with a thumbprint in wax. That taste-as-you-go format gives each pour a clear story instead of blending everything at the end. The [Clermont campus welcomed more than 126,000 visitors in a recent year](https://newsbreak.com/whiskeypulse-292180567/4937155936296-james-b-beam-distilling-co-bets-big-on-clermont-as-a-destination), with daily visits up 60%.

The American Outpost keeps rare and distillery-exclusive bottles, such as Lineage, the Distiller’s Share series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond Basil Hayden made only for the distillery, on the shelf until they are gone. Master distillers Fred Noe (7th generation) and Freddie Noe (8th generation) are on site nearly every day. The campus holds a 4.7-star rating across more than 1,400 Google reviews, which confirms that visitors leave satisfied.

![The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203909106-3525ae729c3c.jpeg)**The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.**

A ride gets you to bourbon country, and the anchor stop is what makes the day worth taking. For a deeper look at why the Beam Made Bourbon Tour earns its place at the top of any trail itinerary, see [The Best Tour on the Bourbon Trail: Beam Made Bourbon](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-trail-tour/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I Need To Book Distillery Tours Before I Book Transportation?

Yes. Distillery tour slots, especially on weekends, during fall bourbon season, and around Derby, sell out weeks ahead. A driver needs confirmed tour times to build a route. Book your anchor distillery first, lock the remaining stops, then arrange transportation around those confirmed times. Booking in reverse order is the most common planning mistake on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

### How Many Distilleries Fit In A Single Chauffeured Day?

Two to four is the realistic range, with three the sweet spot. The timing breakdown above shows how tour length, lunch, and drive time limit the total count.

### What Is The Difference Between A Shared Bus And A Private Driver For A Bourbon Trail Tour?

A shared group bus follows a fixed departure time and a fixed itinerary set by the operator. It typically costs less per person but offers no flexibility on routing, timing, or stops. A private driver or chauffeured vehicle follows a custom itinerary built around your confirmed distillery times, picks up at your hotel, and adjusts the day as needed. Private service costs more but gives the group full control, which matters when the day is anchored on a specific distillery with a specific tour time.

### Are Tasting Fees Included In Transportation Rates?

Almost never, unless an operator explicitly packages them. Transportation rates cover the vehicle and driver. Distillery tour and tasting admission fees, such as the $30 plus tax and fees for the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, are separate costs. Food, gratuity, and bottle purchases are also typically extra. Always confirm what is and is not included before booking any transportation package.

### Where Should Our Group Start The Day?

James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., about 30 minutes south of Louisville right off I-65 Exit 112. It is the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail heading south from Louisville, it sits on the standard route to Bardstown, and its 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is the right anchor for any chauffeured day. Book it first, then build the rest of the day around it. All tasting experiences are 21+ with valid ID.

### Can We Visit Beam Without A Reservation?

The grounds, The Kitchen Table restaurant, and the American Outpost gift shop are open to walk-in visitors. Guided tours and tastings should be booked in advance because tours depart on a fixed schedule and guests cannot join a tour already in progress. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour time. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount.

### Is There Food On Site At James B. Beam Distilling Co.?

Yes. The Kitchen Table is a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar on the Clermont campus, serving Kentucky-inspired classics such as burgers, barbecue, fried chicken, and a sourdough pizza made with the bourbon’s own yeast strain. It is open for lunch and dinner and works equally well for a walk-in meal or a private event. Building lunch at The Kitchen Table into the itinerary eliminates a separate meal stop and turns the tour into a full day out.

[Reserve your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## Conclusion: Book The Anchor Stop First

A chauffeured bourbon trail day runs on time when the anchor stop is booked first and the driver is booked last. James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is that anchor, the first stop off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown, home of the world’s #1 bourbon and eight generations of the First Family of Bourbon. The hands-on 75-minute grain-to-glass tour, five bourbons tasted as you go, The Kitchen Table for lunch, and rare bottles on the shelf create a complete day in one stop. It is the best bourbon trail tour stop with transportation for building a chauffeured day that runs on time, and it is the stop your group should lock in before anything else.

The sequence is simple. Book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting first, confirm one to three additional stops around it, then book your driver around those times. Everything else follows.

Please enjoy responsibly. All tasting experiences at James B. Beam Distilling Co. are for guests 21 and older with valid ID, consistent with Drink Smart®.

[Book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting and spend your day at The Home of the World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&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

- [The Best Transportation for a Bourbon Trail Itinerary](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-trail-transportation/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Transportation: How To Get Around](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-trail-transportation/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [How To Get Around The Bourbon Trail: Transportation Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-way-around-bourbon-trail/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [One Day Bourbon Trail Itinerary: Louisville To Bardstown](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/one-day-bourbon-trail-itinerary/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [How to Plan Distillery Tours on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/how-to-plan-distillery-tours/?utm_term=bourbon-trail-tours-with-transportation&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

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      - **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.
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    - **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.
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-05-31T02:29:57.105260711Z
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      - **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.
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      - **BestRating:** 5
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    - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z

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    - **AddressRegion:** KY
    - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road
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    - **AddressLocality:** Clermont
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  - **Headline:** Bourbon Trail Tours With Transportation: Build Your Day
  - **Description:** Plan a bourbon trail tour with transportation that runs on time. James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the perfect anchor stop — book now!
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## About James B. Beam Distilling Co.

> **James B. Beam Distilling Co.** — Bourbon Distillery

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