# Private Bourbon Tour Kentucky: Pick the Right Distillery

> Plan the perfect private bourbon tour in Kentucky with James B. Beam Distilling Co. Book now for an exclusive, unforgettable distillery day.

**Published:** 2026-08-28 | **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 24, 2026*

## Key Takeaways

- A private bourbon tour in Kentucky works best when you anchor the day around one main distillery.
- Most groups comfortably visit two or three distilleries in a single day, with 90 minutes at each stop plus drive time.
- Booking 30–90 days ahead covers most dates, while Derby week and peak fall weekends need four to six months.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the ideal anchor thanks to its I-65 location, hands-on Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting, and rare bottles on the shelf.
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. gives you a convenient starting point and a complete bourbon experience in one stop.

[Book Your Beam Experience Today](Jim Beam. Reserve your experience.)

## What A Private Bourbon Tour In Kentucky Includes

A private bourbon tour in Kentucky gives your group a chauffeured, customized day with a dedicated driver and pre-booked reservations. The operator handles door-to-door routing between Louisville, Bardstown, and Clermont, so your group can relax. [Most private days cover about three distilleries, a sit-down lunch, and gift-shop time across six to ten hours](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville), depending on the route and operator.

Three practical reasons usually push visitors toward a private tour instead of self-driving the Bourbon Trail. [Rideshare options drop off sharply once you leave Louisville and Lexington](https://bourbonbarrelcottages.com/guide-to-the-ky-bourbon-trail-perfect-3-day-itinerary), and return rides from Bardstown or Loretto often never appear. Private operators also manage advance reservations at marquee distilleries, which keeps your schedule realistic. A professional driver finally lets every adult in the group participate in tastings instead of designating one person to sit them out.

Private bourbon tour Kentucky pricing depends on group size, mileage, and any extras you add. [All-inclusive private tours from Louisville often start around $275 per person](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville), with multi-day or premium packages higher. Larger groups spread vehicle costs across more people. Shorter routes with fewer distilleries cost less than full-day, multi-region itineraries. Distillery tour fees, such as the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at $30 plus tax and fees, may be bundled or booked separately depending on the operator.

## Choosing Your Region: Louisville, Bardstown, Or Frankfort/Lexington

The [Kentucky Bourbon Trail groups its distilleries into six planning regions](https://kentuckytourism.com/things-to-do/bourbon/kentucky-bourbon-trail). Most private tour planners focus on three: Louisville, Bardstown, and the Frankfort/Lexington area.

**Louisville** serves as the urban gateway. [Whiskey Row distilleries such as Angel’s Envy, Old Forester, Michter’s Fort Nelson, and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience sit five to fifteen minutes apart downtown](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville). This cluster is the only one where you can realistically walk between multiple stops. Louisville also offers the most convenient airport access and works well as a base for a private tour that then heads into the countryside.

**Bardstown**, the self-described Bourbon Capital of the World, [groups Heaven Hill, Willett, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Lux Row, and Barton 1792 within about fifteen minutes of downtown](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-bardstown). [Louisville to Bardstown takes about 45 minutes, and Bardstown to Clermont about 25 minutes](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning). Clermont sits between them, which makes it a natural connector for a Louisville-and-Bardstown day.

**Frankfort And Lexington** anchor the eastern side of the trail. [Woodford Reserve sits about 25 minutes from Lexington in Versailles](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), and [Lexington to Frankfort runs about 30 minutes](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning). This region works best as a second-day itinerary or a dedicated eastern Kentucky trip. [Lexington to Bardstown adds roughly 1 hour 10 minutes of transit](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning), which stretches a single-day dual-region plan too far.

James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont sits at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., about 30 minutes south of Louisville off I-65 and [about 25 minutes from Bardstown](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning). It is the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and a natural geographic anchor that connects Louisville and Bardstown in one day. Neighboring distilleries that pair well include Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill to the south, plus Angel’s Envy and Old Forester to the north in Louisville.

![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.**

[Best Distillery Tours On The Kentucky Bourbon Trail](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-trail-tours/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) offers more detail on regional options.

[Book The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting And Spend Your Day At The Home Of The World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam. Reserve Your Experience.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## How Many Distilleries Fit In One Private Tour Day?

[Most private bourbon tours top out at three distilleries per day](https://custombourbontours.com/kentucky-bourbon-trail-guide-maps-tours-planning). Two stops feel relaxed. Three fills the day. Four requires an early start and tight transitions. Plan about 90 minutes per distillery for the tour, tasting, and gift shop, then add drive time between locations.

The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting runs 75 minutes. Plan two to three hours on the grounds overall to include the American Outpost gift shop, a meal at The Kitchen Table, and the bottle-your-own Knob Creek experience on the T-Line. The tour accommodates up to 24 guests, which suits most private groups without splitting into multiple sessions.

## How Far In Advance Should You Book A Private Bourbon Tour?

Most marquee stops and weekend dates book well 30 to 90 days ahead. [Peak spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) slots at popular distilleries often sell out four to six weeks in advance](https://custombourbontours.com/maker-s-mark-distillery-tour). [Woodford Reserve accepts private-experience reservations between 90 days and six months ahead](https://woodfordreserve.com/tour/privatetours), which sets expectations for high-demand experiences.

Two windows need extra lead time. Football season in September and October brings large groups from nearby states who pair a Louisville weekend with a bourbon day. [Derby season in early May is the single highest-demand period of the year](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville), and [private tour vehicles, guides, and distillery slots fill earlier than any other week](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-louisville). Plan four to six months ahead for either window.

Book Beam tours at beamdistilling.com. Tours depart on time, so arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled start. Guests cannot join a tour already in progress.

## Why James B. Beam Distilling Co. Should Anchor Your Private Bourbon Tour

The best private bourbon tour in Kentucky starts with a distillery that earns its anchor role on location, depth of experience, portfolio breadth, and bottle access. James B. Beam Distilling Co. delivers on each of these factors.

**Location.** Clermont sits just off I-65, about 30 minutes south of Louisville and 25 minutes from Bardstown. It is the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Groups driving from Louisville pass Beam on the way into bourbon country, so it fits naturally as the first stop of the day.

**Heritage.** Eight generations of one family have made bourbon here since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795. Seventh-generation Master Distiller Fred Noe and eighth-generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe spend significant time on site, signing bottles in the American Outpost and hosting Whiskey Wednesday tastings. Guests often meet the family behind the bourbon they drink.

![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.**

**Portfolio.** James B. Beam Distilling Co. is home to Jim Beam, the world’s #1 bourbon, and the full Small Batch Collection: Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Booker’s, and Baker’s. The campus also produces Little Book and Hardin’s Creek. Fans of these brands stand at the distillery, warehouses, and family operation behind the bottles on their shelves at home.

**The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.** The flagship experience runs 75 minutes, costs $30 plus tax and fees, and hosts up to 24 guests. The tour is intentionally hands-on. Guests fill and dump a real barrel and taste five bourbons along the way, including Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, and a rotating surprise. They can bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line with a thumbprint pressed into the wax seal for $59.99, with optional engraving for $10. [Jim Beam captured the distillery’s wild yeast strain at his Bardstown home in the early 1930s and carried it back and forth in his Cadillac to protect it](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). That same strain still runs through nearly every Beam bourbon today, and the tour tells that story at the moment guests see the process. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID.

![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,**

**Deeper Experiences For Enthusiasts.** The Maturation Matters warehouse tour lets guests thief whiskey straight from the barrel inside one of Clermont’s oldest rackhouses. The Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery Tour, which does not accept daily walk-ins, offers genuine behind-the-scenes access. Whiskey Wednesday with Fred Noe gives guests a personal tasting led by the seventh-generation master distiller. The First Family of Bourbon Tasting covers seven whiskeys across eight generations in 45 minutes.

**On-Site Amenities.** The Kitchen Table restaurant serves Kentucky-inspired dishes, including a sourdough pizza made with the distillery’s own yeast strain. This setup turns a tour into a full day out. The American Outpost gift shop stocks rare and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf without lotteries or timed drops. Guests find expressions such as Lineage, the Distiller’s Share series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond Basil Hayden made only for the distillery, all available until sold through.

![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.**

**Guest Rating.** [More than 1,400 Google reviewers rate the experience at 4.7 stars](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).

[Mint Julep Experiences](https://whiskeytravelguide.com/best-of-list/kentucky) is a well-regarded private tour operator with strong reviews and a long track record on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Groups that want a fully managed day can rely on Mint Julep and comparable operators such as Kentucky Bourbon Boys and BourbonTown Tours for vehicles, guides, reservations, and lunch coordination. The operator handles logistics. The anchor distillery shapes the heart of the day. Beam is the stop that earns that role as the first Trail distillery on I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown, home of Jim Beam and the Small Batch Collection, with hands-on experiences and hard-to-find bottles on the shelf.

For more detail on distillery tour options near Louisville, see [Best Bourbon Distillery Tour Experiences Near Louisville](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-kentucky-bourbon-tours-louisville/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

## Sample One-Day Private Bourbon Tour Itinerary Anchored At Beam

**Morning: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont.** Leave Louisville by 9:00 a.m. for the 30-minute drive south on I-65. Arrive at 568 Happy Hollow Rd. by 9:30 a.m. and check in for your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting. The 75-minute grain-to-glass experience covers the working distillery from limestone-filtered water and [the 65-foot “Hardest Working Still in America”](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) through barrel filling and dumping, with five bourbons tasted along the way. Plan two to three hours total on the grounds.

**Midday: Lunch At The Kitchen Table.** Eat at the on-site restaurant before heading to your next stop. The Kitchen Table’s Kentucky-inspired menu and seasonal cocktails create a natural midday break without leaving the property.

![The Kitchen Table Restaurant's outside patio at night, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204227835-4ec869111b96.jpeg)**The Kitchen Table Restaurant’s outside patio at night, inside James B. Beam Distilling Co.**

**Afternoon: Maker’s Mark Or Heaven Hill.** From Clermont, [Maker’s Mark in Loretto sits roughly 45–50 minutes south](https://bourbontowntours.com/jim-beam-vs-makers-mark/). [Heaven Hill in Bardstown is about a 22-minute drive, roughly 15 miles, from Clermont](https://www.trippy.com/distance/Bardstown-to-Clermont-KY). Either choice pairs well with Beam. Maker’s Mark offers a National Historic Landmark campus and a hands-on bottle-dipping experience. Heaven Hill features the Bourbon Heritage Center and a bottle-your-own option. [Reserve Maker’s Mark four to six weeks ahead in peak season](https://custombourbontours.com/maker-s-mark-distillery-tour), with Saturday slots disappearing first.

**Return To Your Base.** Base in Louisville or Bardstown and plan to return by late afternoon. Groups staying in Bardstown can add a third nearby stop before dinner if timing allows.

[Best Bourbon Tours In Kentucky: 2026 First-Timer’s Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-tours-kentucky/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) offers additional itinerary ideas for new visitors.

[Book The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting And Spend Your Day At The Home Of The World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam. Reserve Your Experience.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont)

## Step-By-Step: How To Plan A Private Bourbon Tour In Kentucky

1. **Choose Your Region.** Pick one geographic cluster, such as Louisville, Bardstown, or Frankfort/Lexington, and keep your day within that area.
2. **Size Your Group.** Confirm headcount early. [Most distillery tours cap at roughly 15–20 people per session, with some as low as 12 and others up to 30](https://mybourbontrailplan.com/bourbon-trail-booking-guide). Private operators match vehicle size to your group.
3. **Pick Your Transport Operator.** Select a chauffeured private tour operator such as Mint Julep Experiences, BourbonTown Tours, Kentucky Bourbon Boys, or a comparable service to handle driving, reservations, and routing.
4. **Lock Your Booking Window.** Reserve 30–90 days ahead for most dates. Book four to six months ahead for football season, Derby week, and [the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September](https://bourbontowntours.com/private-bourbon-tours-bardstown).
5. **Choose Your Anchor Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co.** Secure the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting first, then build the rest of your day around that confirmed time.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How Far Ahead Should I Book A Private Bourbon Tour In Kentucky?

For most weekend dates, 30 to 90 days works well. Peak fall weekends in September and October, which overlap with football season and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, plus Derby week in early May, fill fastest. Plan four to six months ahead for those periods. Winter weekdays are easier to book on shorter notice, often within one to two weeks. Reserve your anchor distillery first, then arrange the rest of the itinerary around that time.

### How Many Distilleries Fit In One Private Tour Day?

Three distilleries usually make a full private day. Two stops feel more relaxed and give you extra time at each location. Four stops are possible with an early start and tight timing, but the schedule leaves little flexibility. Each distillery visit realistically takes about 90 minutes for the tour, tasting, and gift shop, plus drive time between locations. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting runs 75 minutes, and guests should plan two to three hours on the grounds overall.

### Can I Visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. Without A Tour Booking?

Yes. The grounds, the American Outpost gift shop, and The Kitchen Table restaurant welcome walk-in visitors during regular hours. Typical hours run Monday–Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST, with Sunday opening at 9:30 a.m., closed Tuesdays in January and February, and closed on major holidays. Always confirm current hours before visiting. Guided tours and tastings require advance reservations and depart on time, so guests with bookings should arrive at least 30 minutes early.

### Can I Buy Hard-To-Find Bottles At The Distillery?

Yes. The American Outpost gift shop keeps rare and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf until they sell through. Guests do not need to enter lotteries or wait for timed Wednesday drops. Distillery-only expressions include Lineage, a Fred and Freddie Noe collaboration, the Distiller’s Share experimental series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond Basil Hayden made exclusively for the distillery. A three-tier Tasting Bar with Vault, Legacy, and Heritage tiers lets guests choose two pours from across the full range, including archived products no longer sold commercially.

### Are Tastings 21+ Only?

Yes. All tasting experiences at James B. Beam Distilling Co. require guests to be 21 or older with a valid ID. Families are welcome on the grounds, and children may join adults on select tours, but bourbon tastings remain strictly 21+. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount.

### Can The Distillery Accommodate Large Private Groups?

The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting hosts up to 24 guests per session, which fits most private tour groups. Larger gatherings can use the distillery’s event spaces, which range from the 22-seat Baker Beam Home conference room to the 200-capacity Cocktail Grove. Indoor and outdoor options cover corporate events, social gatherings, and approximately 16 weddings each year. A dedicated events team manages logistics from start to finish.

### Is James B. Beam Distilling Co. Easy To Reach From Louisville?

Yes. The distillery sits at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, about 30 minutes south of Louisville just off I-65. It is the first stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and lies between Louisville and Bardstown on the same corridor. This location makes it a natural anchor for a day that starts in Louisville and continues south into bourbon country.

## The Bottom Line: Build Your Private Bourbon Tour Around Beam

James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the strongest anchor distillery for a private bourbon tour in Kentucky. It sits just off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown, serves as the home of Jim Beam and the full Small Batch Collection, offers a hands-on grain-to-glass tour, and keeps rare and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf without timed drops. [Roughly 2.7 million visitors travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail each year](https://rwbaird.com/target-markets/baird-louisville/the-aging-process-bourbons-future-as-regional-economic-engine). The best private bourbon tour in Kentucky centers the day on a distillery that earns that role. At Beam, that means eight generations of family history, a genuinely interactive experience, and a gift shop stocked with bottles you will not see anywhere else. Please enjoy responsibly. For responsible drinking resources, visit [responsibility.org](https://www.responsibility.org).

[Book The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting And Spend Your Day At The Home Of The World’s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam. Reserve Your Experience.](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&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.

## What to Read Next

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- [Distillery Tours With Private Tastings: What to Look For](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/distillery-tours-private-tastings/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Best Bourbon Tours in Kentucky: 2026 First-Timer’s Guide](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-bourbon-tours-kentucky/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Best Distillery Experiences in Kentucky: How to Choose](https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/best-distillery-experiences-kentucky/?utm_term=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&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=private-bourbon-tour-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

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    - **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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      **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.
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      - **BestRating:** 5
      - **RatingValue:** 5
    - **DatePublished:** 2026-02-17T17:56:34.508982619Z

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    - **PostalCode:** 40110
    - **AddressRegion:** KY
    - **StreetAddress:** 568 Happy Hollow Road
    - **AddressCountry:** US
    - **AddressLocality:** Clermont
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  **BlogPosting:**

  - **Headline:** Private Bourbon Tour Kentucky: Pick the Right Distillery
  - **Description:** Plan the perfect private bourbon tour in Kentucky with James B. Beam Distilling Co. Book now for an exclusive, unforgettable distillery day.
  - **DateModified:** 2026-10-24T10:12:05.791Z
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    - **Name:** Tyler Himes
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## About James B. Beam Distilling Co.

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

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