# Kentucky Bourbon Trail First Stop From Louisville > Start your Kentucky Bourbon Trail right at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour and make your first stop unforgettable. **Published:** 2026-08-21 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro **URL:** https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Uncategorized ![Kentucky Bourbon Trail First Stop From Louisville](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1787221002672-2f78a0c3ca95-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co. | Last updated: October 17, 2026* ## Key Takeaways - The official Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center sits inside the Frazier Kentucky History Museum in Louisville and serves as a museum and planning hub, not a working distillery. - For travelers based in Louisville, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the natural first distillery stop, about 30 minutes south on I-65. - The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting delivers a 75-minute grain-to-glass experience with a five-pour tasting, designed for both beginners and enthusiasts. - One thoughtfully chosen distillery plus a meal creates a full day on the trail, and two distilleries is a realistic maximum for most first-time visitors. - James B. Beam Distilling Co., home to the First Family of Bourbon since 1795, anchors a classic Kentucky Bourbon Trail itinerary. [Book your Beam experience today](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Where To Begin Your Kentucky Bourbon Trail Adventure The Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience starts with orientation in Louisville, then continues at the first distillery you choose to tour. The [Frazier Kentucky History Museum at 829 W. Main St. in Louisville](https://fraziermuseum.org/weekly/4-27-2026) houses the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center, the designated orientation stop where visitors explore the Spirit of Kentucky exhibit, pick up a trail passport, and get help planning their day before heading to any distillery. It is a museum and planning hub, not a distillery, and it does not produce bourbon. Even so, it serves as a genuinely useful first stop for anyone who wants context before committing to a route. The first distillery you actually tour is a separate decision entirely. The [Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://kybourbontrail.com/louisville-region-travel-guide) [launched in 1999](https://kybourbon.com/industry-news/kybourbon-kentucky-bourbon-trail-experience-welcomes-four-new-destinations), consciously modeled on the Napa Valley wine experience. It [now draws roughly 2.7 million visits a year](https://newsbreak.com/whiskeypulse-292180567/4937155936296-james-b-beam-distilling-co-bets-big-on-clermont-as-a-destination) from all 50 states and more than 20 countries. As of July 2026, the trail counts [74 unique experiences across 34 of Kentucky’s 120 counties](https://kybourbon.com/industry-news/kybourbon-kentucky-bourbon-trail-experience-welcomes-four-new-destinations). With that many options, most visitors realistically fit in only two or three distilleries across a full day. The first stop carries disproportionate weight and sets the frame for everything that follows. For travelers based in Louisville, that first stop is easy to identify: the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, just south on I-65. ## Kentucky Bourbon Trail First Stop From Louisville For a traveler based in Louisville, the route logic is straightforward. Head south on I-65 and the James B. Beam Distilling Co. appears before you reach Bardstown, roughly 30 minutes from downtown Louisville, just off the interstate near Clermont. [Clermont sits between Louisville and Bardstown](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), which makes Beam the natural I-65 anchor for anyone heading toward bourbon country. You pass it on the way. ![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.** Here is the plain-text route. Take I-65 south from Louisville toward Elizabethtown. Exit toward Clermont (Exit 112, KY-245). Follow KY-245 north a short distance to Happy Hollow Rd. Total drive time is about half an hour under normal conditions. [Add time on Derby weekend, during the September Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and on fall Saturdays generally.](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning) For travelers starting from Frankfort or Lexington, the calculus shifts toward the Woodford Reserve and Four Roses corridor along US-60 and KY-33. For travelers starting from Nashville and heading north, Beam remains the first major Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery they encounter on I-65. For anyone with a Louisville hotel, Beam functions as the anchor. On lodging, Louisville is the most common home base, with the widest hotel selection and the easiest airport access via Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Bardstown is the bourbon-country alternative, smaller and quieter, and closer to the Bardstown distillery cluster, but it requires committing to that corridor for the day. A designated driver or pre-arranged transportation is essential for any rural distillery day. [Rideshare coverage outside Louisville thins out quickly](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), and driving after tastings should never be part of the plan. Please enjoy responsibly. [Reserve your Beam Made Bourbon Tour](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## What The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting Includes The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is the flagship experience at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. It runs 75 minutes, follows a grain-to-glass arc, caps groups at 24 guests, and is priced at $30 plus tax and fees. The format works well for anyone doing just one distillery, because it satisfies a first-timer while still engaging an enthusiast. The tour traces the full arc of [Beam Made Bourbon](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) production. It starts with water, because [Kentucky’s natural limestone shelf filters water to create iron-free, calcium-rich water](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) that supports flavor and fermentation, and every batch begins there. From that point, guests move through fermentation, meet the legacy still known as the Hardest Working Still in America, and watch barrel work up close. The taste-as-you-go format sets the experience apart. Five bourbons are poured at the moments that explain them: Jim Beam White at Jim Beam’s Cadillac, Jim Beam Black at the mill, Basil Hayden while filling a barrel, Knob Creek at the barrel dump, and a rotating surprise-and-delight pour, often Booker’s. That Cadillac carries a story. Jim Beam used it to transport the distillery’s wild yeast strain back and forth every day to keep it safe, and that same signature strain still runs through nearly every Beam bourbon made today. ![Jim Beam's original Cadillac, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., seen on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781203984170-f48a4eeae5ad.jpeg)**Jim Beam’s original Cadillac, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., seen on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.** The hands-on moments are the ones guests remember. You fill a barrel, dump a barrel, and bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line: rinsing the bottle, running it down the line, and pressing a thumbprint into the wax seal. Bottling costs $59.99 per bottle, the same as the gift shop price, and engraving adds $10. ![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,** The heritage behind the recommendation runs deep. Eight generations of one family have made whiskey here since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795, an unbroken line that earned the title the First Family of Bourbon. [Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026), and this campus is where it is made and aged. The distillery also houses the entire Small Batch Collection, including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s, which connects a guest’s favorite bottle to the exact family and campus behind it. Master distillers [Fred Noe (7th generation)](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026) and [Freddie Noe (8th generation)](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026) are on site nearly every day, signing bottles and hosting experiences. For guests who want to go deeper on a return visit, the campus offers Maturation Matters, a warehouse experience where you thief whiskey straight from the barrel, the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery tour, and Whiskey Wednesday with Fred Noe himself. ![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 distillery holds a [4.7-star average 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), which confirms that guests consistently leave happy. With the tour taking 75 minutes, it fits easily into a full day of trail exploration. Here is how to plan that day. [Secure your spot on the Beam tour](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Can You Do The Kentucky Bourbon Trail In One Day? You can enjoy a meaningful Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience in a single day when you keep the schedule realistic. [Tour operators consistently recommend two to three distilleries as the realistic maximum for a single day](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), because each stop typically consumes 90 minutes to two and a half hours once parking, the tour, the tasting, and the gift shop are included. For a traveler with one free day from Louisville, the following itinerary is realistic and bookable. ![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.** 1. Morning: Drive south from Louisville on I-65 toward Clermont, using the half-hour route described earlier. Arrive at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Tours depart promptly, and late arrivals cannot join a tour in progress. 2. Mid-morning: Take the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, the 75-minute grain-to-glass experience with a five-pour tasting. 3. Late morning: Browse the American Outpost gift shop and Tasting Bar. The shelves carry hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles available until they are gone, with no timed drops or lotteries. 4. Midday: Have lunch at [The Kitchen Table, the full-service restaurant on campus](https://newsbreak.com/whiskeypulse-292180567/4937155936296-james-b-beam-distilling-co-bets-big-on-clermont-as-a-destination). The signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon. 5. Afternoon (optional): Continue south toward Bardstown, [approximately 25 minutes from Clermont](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), for a second stop at Heaven Hill or another Bardstown-area distillery, or head back to Louisville. [Plan on spending two to three hours on the Beam campus overall](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026). [Learn more about why Beam makes a strong first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-trail-first-distillery/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) ## Other First-Stop Options For Different Starting Points Travelers who want to stay entirely within Louisville can build a full bourbon day without leaving downtown. The [Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and Old Forester Distilling Co. on Whiskey Row](https://louisvillerickhouse.com/things-to-do-in-louisville) offer excellent urban options that are walkable, story-led, and well-suited to a morning before an afternoon of city exploration. Michter’s Fort Nelson and Angel’s Envy round out a strong downtown Louisville bourbon day that does not require a car. For travelers starting from Frankfort or Lexington, the Woodford Reserve and Four Roses corridor serves as the natural anchor, with shorter drive times and a distinct regional character. For anyone heading south from Louisville toward [Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World](https://bluegrassexecutivetransportation.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-map), the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the I-65 anchor. You pass it on the way. It pairs naturally with Heaven Hill, Willett, or Bardstown Bourbon Company as a second stop, and with [Maker’s Mark in Loretto](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-stops/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) as a companion distillery [about 30 to 40 minutes further south](https://newsbreak.com/whiskeypulse-292180567/4937155936296-james-b-beam-distilling-co-bets-big-on-clermont-as-a-destination). ## What To Book And Know Before You Go Because popular times such as weekends, football season, and Derby season sell out, book the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting online at beamdistilling.com in advance. On the day of your visit, arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour and plan to spend two to three hours on the grounds overall. [All tastings are 21+ with valid ID](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026). Families are welcome on the grounds, and children may accompany adults on select tours, but bourbon tastings are strictly for guests of legal drinking age. Address: 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110. Hours: [Generally open Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST](https://thedailywhisky.com/jim-beam-distillery-events-fall-2026) ([Sunday opens at 9:30 a.m.](https://partybuslouisville.net/blog/rent-a-bus-to-the-kentucky-bourbon-trail); Tuesdays closed in January and February). Closed on major holidays. Always check current hours at beamdistilling.com before visiting. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. Select the appropriate option when booking online. For a broader look at planning a multi-day visit, see the [Kentucky Bourbon Trail: The Perfect 3-Day First-Timer Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/things-to-do-bourbon-trail/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Do You Start The Kentucky Bourbon Trail? The official starting point is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville. It functions as an orientation stop, a museum with a bourbon concierge and trail passport, not a distillery. The first distillery you actually tour is a separate choice, and for travelers based in Louisville, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the natural first stop, using the short I-65 drive described earlier. ### Is The Welcome Center The Same As The First Distillery? The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum serves as a planning and orientation hub inside a history museum. It does not produce bourbon and does not offer distillery tours. The first distillery stop, where you walk a production floor, taste bourbon, and fill a barrel, is a separate destination. For a Louisville-based traveler, that destination is often the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont. ### How Far Is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. From Louisville? The distillery sits south of downtown Louisville via I-65 at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110. It lies between Louisville and Bardstown on the I-65 corridor, which makes it the natural first stop for anyone heading toward bourbon country. Add extra time during peak travel periods such as Derby weekend and fall football Saturdays. ### Do You Need A Reservation For The Beam Made Bourbon Tour? Advance booking is strongly recommended for the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting. Tours are capped at 24 guests, and popular time slots, especially on weekends and during Derby and football seasons, sell out well in advance. Tours depart promptly, and guests who arrive after a tour has started cannot join it in progress. Book online at beamdistilling.com. ### Is The Beam Made Bourbon Tour Appropriate For Bourbon Beginners? The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is specifically designed to welcome first-timers while going deep enough to satisfy enthusiasts. The grain-to-glass format builds context at every step, and the taste-as-you-go structure, with a five-pour tasting, means each pour lands with a story rather than arriving as a rushed finish. No prior bourbon knowledge is required. ### Can You Do The Kentucky Bourbon Trail In One Day? You can experience a satisfying day on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with realistic expectations. One distillery plus a meal makes a full and enjoyable day. Two distilleries form a comfortable maximum for most first-timers, and three are achievable only when they are geographically clustered and tours are booked back-to-back. Trying to combine Louisville’s Whiskey Row with Bardstown in a single day leaves almost no margin for error and does not suit a first visit. [Plan your visit to the James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont) ## Conclusion And Next Steps The Kentucky Bourbon Trail first stop works best as a two-part plan: orient at the Welcome Center in Louisville, then continue to your first distillery. For Louisville-based travelers, that distillery is the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, home to the First Family of Bourbon since 1795. It is the stop you pass on the way to bourbon country and the one built to turn a first-timer into a lifelong fan. [Book your grain-to-glass Beam experience](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&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 - [Why Visit James B. Beam First on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-trail-first-distillery/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Kentucky Bourbon Trail: Top Distilleries for First Timers](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-trail-stops/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [American Bourbon Trail Must See: The One Stop to Visit First](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/american-bourbon-trail-must-see/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Kentucky Bourbon Trail Highlights: A First-Timer’s Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-trail-highlights/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) - [Historic American Distillery Tours on the Bourbon Trail](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/historic-american-distillery-tours/?utm_term=kentucky-bourbon-trail-beam-first&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** Where Do You Start The Kentucky Bourbon Trail? **Answer:** - **Text:** The official starting point is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville. It functions as an orientation stop, a museum with a bourbon concierge and trail passport, not a distillery. The first distillery you actually tour is a separate choice, and for travelers based in Louisville, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the natural first stop, using the short I-65 drive described earlier. **Question:** - **Name:** Is The Welcome Center The Same As The First Distillery? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum serves as a planning and orientation hub inside a history museum. It does not produce bourbon and does not offer distillery tours. The first distillery stop, where you walk a production floor, taste bourbon, and fill a barrel, is a separate destination. For a Louisville-based traveler, that destination is often the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont. **Question:** - **Name:** How Far Is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. From Louisville? **Answer:** - **Text:** The distillery sits south of downtown Louisville via I-65 at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110. It lies between Louisville and Bardstown on the I-65 corridor, which makes it the natural first stop for anyone heading toward bourbon country. Add extra time during peak travel periods such as Derby weekend and fall football Saturdays. **Question:** - **Name:** Do You Need A Reservation For The Beam Made Bourbon Tour? **Answer:** - **Text:** Advance booking is strongly recommended for the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting. Tours are capped at 24 guests, and popular time slots, especially on weekends and during Derby and football seasons, sell out well in advance. Tours depart promptly, and guests who arrive after a tour has started cannot join it in progress. Book online at beamdistilling.com. **Question:** - **Name:** Is The Beam Made Bourbon Tour Appropriate For Bourbon Beginners? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is specifically designed to welcome first-timers while going deep enough to satisfy enthusiasts. The grain-to-glass format builds context at every step, and the taste-as-you-go structure, with a five-pour tasting, means each pour lands with a story rather than arriving as a rushed finish. No prior bourbon knowledge is required. **Question:** - **Name:** Can You Do The Kentucky Bourbon Trail In One Day? **Answer:** - **Text:** You can experience a satisfying day on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with realistic expectations. One distillery plus a meal makes a full and enjoyable day. Two distilleries form a comfortable maximum for most first-timers, and three are achievable only when they are geographically clustered and tours are booked back-to-back. Trying to combine Louisville's Whiskey Row with Bardstown in a single day leaves almost no margin for error and does not suit a first visit. **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:** Kentucky Bourbon Trail First Stop From Louisville - **Description:** Start your Kentucky Bourbon Trail right at James B. 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