# How to Plan Weekend Bourbon Tours in Kentucky > Plan your Kentucky bourbon weekend with James B. Beam Distilling Co. Book a $30 grain-to-glass tour in Clermont, 30 min from Louisville. **Published:** 2026-08-11 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** renatoloureiro **URL:** https://www.beamdistilling.com/articles/weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Uncategorized ![How to Plan Weekend Bourbon Tours in Kentucky](https://beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1786181139089-cfad3a3b71c4-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content *Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager – James B. Beam Distilling Co.* ## Key takeaways for planning your Beam-centered bourbon weekend - Weekend bourbon tours in Kentucky work best with one flagship distillery as your anchor, one or two nearby stops, and transport arranged in advance. - James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is an ideal first stop, located 30 minutes south of Louisville on I-65 and offering a $30, 75-minute grain-to-glass experience. - Booking lead times vary by season, so plan 30–90 days ahead for peak weekends and 7–14 days for winter visits, with Saturday mornings filling fastest. - Two to three distilleries per day is the practical maximum. Guided transport is recommended for groups so everyone can fully participate in tastings. - [Reserve your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting now and plan 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=weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont). ### How do I plan a weekend bourbon tour in Kentucky? Start with one anchor distillery on your route, book it 30–60 days out, pair it with one or two nearby stops, and arrange transport before you go. For a Louisville-to-Bardstown weekend, James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, [30 minutes south of Louisville on I-65](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), is the natural first stop at $30 for a 75-minute, grain-to-glass experience. ![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.** The three-step planning framework follows a simple sequence. 1. **Anchor first.** Choose one flagship distillery that anchors your route. Beam sits directly between Louisville and Bardstown, so it fits any itinerary heading south without a detour. 2. **Secure transport early.** [Rural Kentucky has thin Uber and Lyft coverage between distilleries](https://distilleriesnearme.us/guide/kentucky-bourbon-trail), so a designated driver or hired service is a practical necessity, not an upgrade. Knowing your transport capacity helps you decide how many stops are realistic. 3. **Add one or two complements.** [Driving distances between Kentucky bourbon distillery clusters average 45 to 90 minutes](https://kentuckyspiritsauthority.com/bourbon-trail-distilleries), so more than two or three stops per day becomes logistically ambitious. Maker’s Mark in Loretto and Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown are natural afternoon pairings. ## How far in advance should I book bourbon tours? Weekend slots at Beam, especially Saturday mornings, fill quickly during peak travel windows, so timing your reservation matters. The table below shows recommended booking lead times by season. | Season / Window | Recommended Booking Lead Time | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Derby Season (April–May) | 60–90 days | Louisville hotel occupancy peaks, and tours sell out fastest | | SEC Football Weekends (Sept–Oct) | 45–60 days | High overlap with Louisville convention traffic | | Summer Peak (June–Aug) | 30–45 days | Families and out-of-state travelers, with Saturday mornings booking first | | Shoulder Season (Nov, Mar) | 14–30 days | More availability, but holiday closures apply, so check hours | | Winter (Jan–Feb) | 7–14 days | Note: Beam is closed Tuesdays in January and February | Knowing what you are reserving helps explain why these lead times matter. The flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting runs 75 minutes and costs $30 plus tax and fees, which is one of the most accessible price points on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for what it delivers. You taste five bourbons as you move through the distillery, fill and dump a barrel, and can bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line and seal it with a thumbprint pressed into wax. Plan two to three hours on the grounds to allow time for the gift shop and a meal at The Kitchen Table. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. ![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,** [Reserve your Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting now to secure your preferred date](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont). ## Choosing your base: Louisville, Bardstown, or Clermont Louisville and Bardstown are the two most common bases, and each has a clear logic. Louisville offers the widest hotel inventory, direct flights, and an urban Whiskey Row where several distilleries are walkable from one another. Bardstown, the self-described Bourbon Capital of the World, puts you closer to the historic Nelson County cluster, including Heaven Hill, Willett, and several smaller producers. If you want to experience both the urban and rural distillery zones without choosing between them, Clermont sits in the middle. [Bullitt County, home to Jim Beam’s Clermont campus, anchors the corridor between Louisville and the Nelson County distillery cluster](https://kentuckyspiritsauthority.com/bourbon-trail-distilleries). Beam is at [568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110](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), right off I-65 between Louisville and Bardstown. Guests who base in Louisville can reach Beam before 10 a.m. and still reach Bardstown by early afternoon. Overnight options in Bardstown then put you within minutes of Sunday stops without backtracking. ## Guided tour vs self-drive for your bourbon weekend Your choice between guided transport and self-drive shapes how your group experiences tastings and timing. Both approaches work, and the right fit depends on group size, experience level, and how many people want to taste at every stop. | Factor | Self-Drive | Guided / Private Transport | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost structure | Lower upfront, but requires a rental car and a designated non-drinking driver each day | Higher upfront but includes transport so the full group can participate at every stop | | Tasting participation | One person per group must limit or skip tastings to drive | Full group participates at every stop | | Scheduling flexibility | High, with full control of your pace | [Private tours allow real-time schedule adjustments, while group buses operate on fixed stops and will not wait](https://bbttours.com/blog/b/is-a-private-bourbon-tour-worth-it-5-reasons-to-skip-the-group-bus-in-2026) | | Rural access | Requires navigation on slow rural roads, and [Kentucky state police actively patrol routes such as US-150 and US-31E and enforce DUI at 0.08 BAC](https://distilleriesnearme.us/guide/kentucky-bourbon-trail) | Driver handles all navigation and compliance | | Best for | [Experienced travelers, couples, or small groups with a willing designated driver](https://sipkentucky.com/self-guided-vs-guided-kentucky-bourbon-tours-which-is-better) | [Groups of four or more, first-timers, special occasions, and visitors without a rental car](https://sipkentucky.com/self-guided-vs-guided-kentucky-bourbon-tours-which-is-better) | One practical middle path lets travelers mix guided and self-guided experiences on the same multi-distillery trip. Use a private tour for the Bardstown corridor on Day 2, then drive independently on a lighter Day 3. Whatever the transport choice, plan no more than two to three distilleries per day. Tours run 60–90 minutes including tasting, and driving between stops adds time, so the day fills faster than it looks on a map. Tour operators including Mint Julep, Pegasus, and Kentucky Bourbon Boys run guided group itineraries that include Beam as a stop. Booking directly at beamdistilling.com secures your Beam slot regardless of which transport option you choose. ## Kentucky bourbon trail weekend itinerary with Beam as anchor The following 3-day sample is built for a group driving from Louisville, with Beam as the Saturday anchor. Adjust based on your base city and transport choice. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly. **Saturday, the anchor day at Beam** - **9:00–9:30 a.m.** Depart Louisville south on I-65. - **10:00 a.m.** Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at James B. Beam Distilling Co. (75 minutes, $30). Fill and dump a barrel, taste five bourbons as you go, and bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line with a thumbprint wax seal. The same yeast strain Jim Beam [personally safeguarded since the end of Prohibition in 1933](https://www.beamdistilling.com/about-us/beam-made-bourbon?utm_term=weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) runs through every pour. - **Noon.** Lunch at The Kitchen Table on the Beam campus and try the sourdough pizza made with the distillery’s own yeast strain. Browse the American Outpost gift shop for distillery-exclusive bottles. - **2:00 p.m.** Drive 20 minutes south to Bardstown for an afternoon visit to Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Heritage Center. - **Evening.** Overnight in Bardstown. **Sunday, the scenic Bardstown and Loretto day** - **10:00 a.m.** Drive approximately 35 minutes southwest to Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto. The scenic Star Hill Farm campus is a highlight. - **1:00 p.m.** Return to Bardstown for lunch and a relaxed afternoon at one of the smaller Nelson County producers such as Willett, Lux Row, or Barton 1792. - **Evening.** Return to Louisville or continue home. **Optional Monday add-on for 3-night stays** - Return to Beam for the Maturation Matters warehouse experience, where you hammer open a barrel of Jim Beam Black and thief whiskey straight from the wood, or choose the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery Tour, a behind-the-scenes look at where Booker’s, Baker’s, and Little Book are made. ## Bourbon tours from Louisville prices and add-ons The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at $30 per person is the flagship entry point and one of the most competitively priced full production-to-tasting experiences on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. That price includes five tasted bourbons, hands-on barrel moments, and a guided tasting at the American Outpost. Add-on experiences at Beam scale from there. - **Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting:** $30 + tax/fees, 75 minutes - **Maturation Matters (Warehouse Experience):** Deeper-dive rackhouse tour with barrel-strength tasting direct from the wood - **Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery Tour:** 75-minute behind-the-scenes look at Booker’s, Baker’s, and innovation expressions - **First Family of Bourbon Tasting & Storytelling:** 45-minute guided tasting of seven whiskeys across eight generations - **Kitchen Table Culinary Experience:** Food-and-bourbon pairing for a more sensory, relaxed tasting - **Bottle your own Knob Creek on the T-Line:** $59.99 per bottle (same as gift shop shelf price), engraving $10 For context on transport costs, guided van tours from operators serving the Kentucky Bourbon Trail are available as a separate expense from individual distillery tour fees. Factor both into your weekend budget. [Book your $30 Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting and start your Kentucky bourbon weekend at Jim Beam](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont). ## Maker’s Mark and Beam itinerary pairing Beam and Maker’s Mark are part of the same family of brands, which makes pairing them on a single itinerary a natural choice rather than a compromise. The two distilleries sit roughly 35 minutes apart, with Beam in Clermont and Maker’s Mark at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, and together they cover the arc from the world’s best-selling bourbon to one of its most iconic hand-dipped small-batch expressions. A practical sequence starts at Beam on Saturday morning at the 10:00 a.m. tour slot, finishes by noon, includes lunch at The Kitchen Table, then continues southwest to Maker’s Mark for a mid-afternoon visit. The route keeps you moving in one direction rather than backtracking, and Bardstown sits conveniently between the two for an overnight stop. On-site dining at The Kitchen Table handles the midday meal on the Beam end. The Kitchen Table is a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar with Kentucky classics presented with a Beam twist, seasonal menus, and cocktails built around the family’s whiskeys. For the evening, Bardstown’s downtown offers several dining options within walking distance of most hotels, making it a practical and enjoyable overnight base for the Bardstown corridor day that follows. ![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 Kentucky Bourbon Trail, administered by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, now spans [74 experiences](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2026/07/kentucky-bourbon-trail-gains-new-stops/) across the state, yet the Beam–Maker’s Mark–Heaven Hill triangle remains one of the most efficient and historically rich two-day combinations on the trail. You cover three distinct production styles and three distinct campus experiences without excessive driving. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is included in the Beam Made Bourbon Tour and how hands-on is it? The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is a 75-minute walk through the working distillery that follows the full path from raw ingredients to the final pour. It covers limestone water and grains, fermentation, distillation, and barrel maturation, with five bourbons tasted at the moments that explain them, and the full sequence appears in the Saturday itinerary above. Guests fill a real barrel, dump a real barrel, and can bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line, pressing a thumbprint into the wax seal. The tour is designed to satisfy a first-timer and a returning enthusiast equally. Group cap is 24 guests, and the price is $30 plus tax and fees. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. ![The fermentation process, part of what you see in the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1781204316128-246a488865be.jpeg)**The fermentation process, part of what you see in the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting.** ### How many distilleries can I realistically visit in one day on a Kentucky bourbon weekend? Two to three distilleries per day is the practical maximum for a comfortable, enjoyable experience. Each full tour runs 60–90 minutes including tasting, with driving between stops in rural Kentucky adding time. Trying to fit four or more stops into a single day typically means rushing through each one. The most common and satisfying approach is one anchor distillery in the morning, with Beam well-positioned for a 10:00 a.m. start, followed by one or two shorter visits or tasting-room stops in the afternoon. Geographic grouping matters, so pairing Beam with Bardstown-area distilleries keeps drive time manageable and lets you spend more time tasting and less time in the car. ### Do I need to book the Beam tour in advance, or can I walk in? Advance booking is strongly recommended. Weekend tour slots, especially Saturday mornings during Derby season, SEC football weekends, and summer peak months, sell out weeks or months ahead. The grounds, gift shop, and The Kitchen Table restaurant are open to walk-in visitors without a reservation, but guided tours depart on a fixed schedule and guests cannot join a tour already in progress. Arriving at least 30 minutes before your booked tour time is advised. For 2026 peak dates, booking 30–90 days out is the safest window. Tours are booked at beamdistilling.com. ### Is James B. Beam Distilling Co. a good stop for someone who is new to bourbon? The Beam Made Bourbon Tour is specifically designed to welcome first-timers without talking down to them. The taste-as-you-go format, with five bourbons tasted at the moments that explain them, means each pour lands with a story rather than arriving as a blur at the end. The hands-on moments, including filling a barrel, dumping a barrel, and bottling your own Knob Creek, give guests something to do and remember beyond a lecture. The Kitchen Table restaurant, the American Outpost gift shop, and the historic campus grounds make it a full day out rather than a single-purpose stop. Guests who have never thought about a mash bill leave with a clear sense of how bourbon is made and why the Beam family’s 230-year history matters. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID. ### Can I meet the Beam family when I visit? Many visitors do meet members of the Beam family during their visit. Seventh-generation master distiller Fred Noe and eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe are on site at the Clermont campus nearly every day, signing bottles in the American Outpost gift shop and engaging with guests. Fred personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday, a guided tasting led by the master distiller himself. The family access at Beam is genuine, and it is common to walk into the gift shop and find bottles signed by Fred or Freddie available on the shelf. For guests who want a guaranteed interaction, Whiskey Wednesday is the most reliable opportunity and should be booked in advance. ![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.** ## Conclusion: Why Beam belongs at the center of your bourbon weekend A Kentucky bourbon weekend works best when it has a clear anchor, one stop that delivers the complete experience and sets the standard for everything that follows. James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont earns that role on geography alone, with its position on the Louisville–Bardstown corridor placing it on the way to nearly every distillery beyond it. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting at $30 for 75 minutes is the most accessible full production-to-tasting experience on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, rated 4.7 stars across more than 1,400 independent reviews. Bourbon tourism contributes significantly to Kentucky’s economy, and the travelers driving that number are looking for exactly what Beam offers, a hands-on, story-rich, family-led experience that turns a curious visitor into a fan. Eight generations since Jacob Beam sold his first barrel in 1795, the First Family of Bourbon is still here, still making whiskey, and still welcoming guests. [Reserve your spot on the Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting and experience eight generations of bourbon-making tradition](https://www.beamdistilling.com/james-b-beam-distillery-tour/book-a-tour?utm_term=weekend-bourbon-tours-kentucky&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont). *Last updated: August 2026. Hours, prices, and availability are subject to change, so always confirm current details at beamdistilling.com before your visit. All tasting experiences are for guests 21 and older with valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.* This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Please practice responsible drinking. --- ## Structured Data **@graph:** **FAQPage:** **MainEntity:** **Question:** - **Name:** What is included in the Beam Made Bourbon Tour and how hands-on is it? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Beam Made Bourbon Tour & Tasting is a 75-minute walk through the working distillery that follows the full path from raw ingredients to the final pour. It covers limestone water and grains, fermentation, distillation, and barrel maturation, with five bourbons tasted at the moments that explain them, and the full sequence appears in the Saturday itinerary above. Guests fill a real barrel, dump a real barrel, and can bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line, pressing a thumbprint into the wax seal. The tour is designed to satisfy a first-timer and a returning enthusiast equally. Group cap is 24 guests, and the price is $30 plus tax and fees. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. **Question:** - **Name:** How many distilleries can I realistically visit in one day on a Kentucky bourbon weekend? **Answer:** - **Text:** Two to three distilleries per day is the practical maximum for a comfortable, enjoyable experience. Each full tour runs 60–90 minutes including tasting, with driving between stops in rural Kentucky adding time. Trying to fit four or more stops into a single day typically means rushing through each one. The most common and satisfying approach is one anchor distillery in the morning, with Beam well-positioned for a 10:00 a.m. start, followed by one or two shorter visits or tasting-room stops in the afternoon. Geographic grouping matters, so pairing Beam with Bardstown-area distilleries keeps drive time manageable and lets you spend more time tasting and less time in the car. **Question:** - **Name:** Do I need to book the Beam tour in advance, or can I walk in? **Answer:** - **Text:** Advance booking is strongly recommended. Weekend tour slots, especially Saturday mornings during Derby season, SEC football weekends, and summer peak months, sell out weeks or months ahead. The grounds, gift shop, and The Kitchen Table restaurant are open to walk-in visitors without a reservation, but guided tours depart on a fixed schedule and guests cannot join a tour already in progress. Arriving at least 30 minutes before your booked tour time is advised. For 2026 peak dates, booking 30–90 days out is the safest window. Tours are booked at beamdistilling.com. **Question:** - **Name:** Is James B. Beam Distilling Co. a good stop for someone who is new to bourbon? **Answer:** - **Text:** The Beam Made Bourbon Tour is specifically designed to welcome first-timers without talking down to them. The taste-as-you-go format, with five bourbons tasted at the moments that explain them, means each pour lands with a story rather than arriving as a blur at the end. The hands-on moments, including filling a barrel, dumping a barrel, and bottling your own Knob Creek, give guests something to do and remember beyond a lecture. The Kitchen Table restaurant, the American Outpost gift shop, and the historic campus grounds make it a full day out rather than a single-purpose stop. Guests who have never thought about a mash bill leave with a clear sense of how bourbon is made and why the Beam family’s 230-year history matters. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID. **Question:** - **Name:** Can I meet the Beam family when I visit? **Answer:** - **Text:** Many visitors do meet members of the Beam family during their visit. Seventh-generation master distiller Fred Noe and eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe are on site at the Clermont campus nearly every day, signing bottles in the American Outpost gift shop and engaging with guests. Fred personally hosts Whiskey Wednesday, a guided tasting led by the master distiller himself. The family access at Beam is genuine, and it is common to walk into the gift shop and find bottles signed by Fred or Freddie available on the shelf. For guests who want a guaranteed interaction, Whiskey Wednesday is the most reliable opportunity and should be booked in advance. **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:** How to Plan Weekend Bourbon Tours in Kentucky - **Description:** Plan your Kentucky bourbon weekend with James B. 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