{"id":979,"date":"2026-09-25T05:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T05:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/articles\/louisville-distillery-tours-with-food\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T05:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T05:00:28","slug":"louisville-distillery-tours-with-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/articles\/louisville-distillery-tours-with-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisville Distillery Tours With Food: Which Tours Feed You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by: Tyler Himes, Senior Brand Manager &#8211; James B. Beam Distilling Co.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Louisville distillery tours with food fall into three formats: food-inclusive guided tours, distilleries with on-site restaurants, and transportation operators that add a lunch stop.<\/li>\n<li>Most standard tour tickets cover tastings only. Food-inclusive walking tours bundle bites into the ticket price, while on-site restaurants require a separate meal purchase.<\/li>\n<li>The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the only major stop on the Louisville\u2013Bardstown route where a full production tour and a full-service restaurant operate at the same address.<\/li>\n<li>Transportation operators such as BourbonTown Tours and Sip Kentucky offer all-inclusive private tours that bundle transport, distillery tickets, and lunch, typically running six to eight hours.<\/li>\n<li>James B. Beam Distilling Co. offers the Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting plus dining at The Kitchen Table, creating the most convenient single-stop bourbon experience for visitors with one free afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/james-b-beam-distillery-tour\/book-a-tour#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Book The Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting at James B. Beam Distilling Co.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>All-Inclusive Bourbon Trail Tours And How Food Fits In<\/h2>\n<p>Louisville distillery tours with food come in three formats: food-inclusive guided tours, distilleries with an on-site restaurant, and transportation operators that build in a lunch stop. The table below compares how each format handles food inclusion and whether a full production tour is part of the experience.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<th>Food Included In Ticket?<\/th>\n<th>Distillery Production Tour Included?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Food-inclusive guided tours (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeytravelguide.com\/beyond-the-barrel-nulu-walking-bourbon-food-pairing-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Louisville Food Tours&#8217; Beyond The Barrel<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Yes, bites or progressive dinner built into the ticket price<\/td>\n<td>No, typically a walk-through or tasting room stop, not a full production tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Distilleries with an on-site restaurant (e.g., James B. Beam Distilling Co.)<\/td>\n<td>No, the tour ticket and the meal are generally separate purchases even though they occur at the same address<\/td>\n<td>Yes, full grain-to-glass production tour available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transportation operators with a lunch stop (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/bourbontowntours.com\/private-bourbon-tours-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">BourbonTown Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sipkentucky.com\/signature-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Sip Kentucky<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>Lunch reserved in advance and either purchased separately or bundled into operator fee<\/td>\n<td>Yes, operator handles distillery bookings across multiple stops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All-inclusive Bourbon Trail tours bundle transportation, distillery admission, and a sit-down meal into one price. Operators such as <a href=\"https:\/\/bourbontowntours.com\/private-bourbon-tours-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">BourbonTown Tours<\/a> start at $275 per person for private tours that include transportation, distillery tickets, tasting fees, and a lunch reservation. <a href=\"https:\/\/sipkentucky.com\/signature-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Sip Kentucky&#8217;s Signature Tours<\/a> include two full distillery tours, one tasting, and a hosted sit-down lunch. These are full-day commitments, <a href=\"https:\/\/bourbontowntours.com\/private-bourbon-tours-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">typically running about six to eight hours<\/a>. Durations vary by operator and itinerary, and the schedule is set by the operator.<\/p>\n<h2>The Three Formats Of Louisville Distillery Tours With Food<\/h2>\n<h3>Format 1: Food-Inclusive Guided Tours<\/h3>\n<p>Operators such as <a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeytravelguide.com\/beyond-the-barrel-nulu-walking-bourbon-food-pairing-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Louisville Food Tours&#8217; Beyond The Barrel NuLu Experience<\/a> sell tickets where bites or a progressive dinner are part of the price, <a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeytravelguide.com\/beyond-the-barrel-nulu-walking-bourbon-food-pairing-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">priced from $199 per person<\/a> for a three-hour walking tour through Louisville&#8217;s NuLu district with paired bourbon tastings and food stops. Its related three-hour paired-dishes bourbon walk starts at $179 per person. The food is genuinely included, but the distillery visit is typically a tasting room stop or a walk-through rather than a full grain-to-glass production tour. This format works well for travelers who want the logistics handled and prefer a neighborhood food experience over a working distillery.<\/p>\n<h3>Format 2: Distilleries With An On-Site Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p>Because the tour and the meal happen at the same address, you avoid the need for a second reservation and any driving between stops. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont is the clearest example on the Louisville\u2013Bardstown route: the flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting and a full-service meal at The Kitchen Table restaurant both happen at 568 Happy Hollow Rd. <a href=\"https:\/\/custombourbontours.com\/best-distillery-tours-in-kentucky-custom-bourbon-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">The tour ticket and the meal are generally separate purchases<\/a> even though they occur at the same address. One stop still covers both experiences. This format suits a traveler with one free afternoon who wants a complete bourbon day without booking a second reservation.<\/p>\n<h3>Format 3: Transportation Operators With A Lunch Stop<\/h3>\n<p>Transportation operators add a restaurant between distillery visits, using a trolley, van, or private car. The <a href=\"https:\/\/oldfashionedexpress.com\/bourbon-trolley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Louisville Food Tours Bourbon Trolley<\/a> explicitly states guests will eat \u201cvery little\u201d and recommends a hearty lunch before the tour, so it functions as a tasting-focused outing rather than a food tour. By contrast, operators like <a href=\"https:\/\/bourbontowntours.com\/private-bourbon-tours-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">BourbonTown Tours<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sipkentucky.com\/signature-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Sip Kentucky<\/a> build a restaurant reservation into the itinerary. Food is either purchased separately at the restaurant or bundled into the operator fee. The schedule is set by the operator, and the format typically requires a full day.<\/p>\n<p>The right format depends on the traveler. Food-inclusive tours suit people who want logistics handled and prefer a city neighborhood experience. On-site restaurant distilleries suit people who want depth, with a real production tour plus a real meal, without a second booking. Transportation operators suit groups who do not want to drive and are comfortable committing to a full-day itinerary. Among these formats, the on-site dining option at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. stands out as the most convenient for travelers with limited time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/james-b-beam-distillery-tour\/book-a-tour#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Reserve Your Spot On The Beam Made Bourbon Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Louisville Distilleries With Food: The On-Site Dining Option At The James B. Beam Distilling Co.<\/h2>\n<p>The James B. Beam Distilling Co. campus at 568 Happy Hollow Road in Clermont is the only major stop on the Louisville\u2013Bardstown route where a production tour and a full-service restaurant, The Kitchen Table, operate at the same address. <a href=\"https:\/\/mybourbontrailplan.com\/distillery-jim-beam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Main-line distillation at Clermont is paused for 2026<\/a>, so the standard tour does not include active grain-to-glass production that year. The shared address at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110, is the logistical detail that separates this option from every other format.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co\/1781203830436-7d752fb1bf89.jpeg\" alt=\"An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It's The Home of the World's #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.\" style=\"max-height: 500px;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><em>An aerial view of James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. It&#8217;s The Home of the World&#8217;s #1 Bourbon: Jim Beam.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Kitchen Table<\/h3>\n<p>Built in 2022 and named for \u201cthe most important place in our family home,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/champagne-tastes.com\/the-kitchen-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">The Kitchen Table<\/a> is a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar on the distillery grounds. The menu focuses on Kentucky-inspired classics with a Beam twist, such as burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, and fried chicken by day. The signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in an Italian pizza oven. The menu changes with the seasons, and the cocktails lean into the family\u2019s whiskeys. Indoor dining, an outdoor patio, and bar seating are all available. The Kitchen Table Culinary Experience offers a guided pairing of food with bourbon samples for guests who want a more sensory, relaxed take on tasting.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co\/1781204256341-9f02873a00be.jpeg\" alt=\"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.\" style=\"max-height: 500px;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><em>The Kitchen Table&#8217;s signature dish is a sourdough pizza made with the same yeast strain used in the bourbon, baked in a proper Italian pizza oven.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting<\/h3>\n<p>The flagship tour runs 75 minutes, costs $30 plus tax and fees, and accommodates up to 24 guests. It is a grain-to-glass walk through the working distillery where you taste five bourbons. The lineup includes Jim Beam White at Jim Beam&#8217;s original Cadillac, Jim Beam Black, Basil Hayden while filling a barrel, Knob Creek at the barrel dump, and a rotating \u201csurprise and delight.\u201d Guests fill a barrel and dump a barrel. They can also bottle their own Knob Creek on the T-Line. The bottling experience includes a thumbprint pressed into the wax seal and costs $59.99, the same as the gift shop price, with engraving available for an additional $10. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co\/1781204036498-f8c16384bf07.jpeg\" alt=\"On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,\" style=\"max-height: 500px;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><em>On the Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting, you can participate in barrel filling and dumping,<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>The American Outpost Gift Shop &amp; Tasting Bar<\/h3>\n<p>The American Outpost keeps hard-to-find and distillery-exclusive bottles on the shelf until they are gone, without lotteries or timed drops. Distillery-only expressions include Lineage, the Distiller&#8217;s Share experimental series, and a throwback bottled-in-bond version of Basil Hayden made only for the distillery. The Tasting Bar offers three tiers, Vault, Legacy, and Heritage, with two-pour flights from across the full range, including archived products no longer sold commercially.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co\/1781203909106-3525ae729c3c.jpeg\" alt=\"The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.\" style=\"max-height: 500px;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><em>The American Outpost inside James B. Beam Distilling Co., stocked with hard-to-find rare bourbons and distillery-exclusive bottles.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The distillery holds a <a href=\"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\" target=\"_blank\">4.7-star rating from more than 1,400 reviews on Google<\/a>, which shows that guests consistently leave satisfied.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/james-b-beam-distillery-tour\/book-a-tour#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Plan Your Visit To The Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Getting There: Louisville To Clermont And Building The Day<\/h2>\n<p>The James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits about 30 minutes south of Louisville, right off Interstate 65, between Louisville and Bardstown. That location makes it a natural anchor for a three-stop day. You can drive south from Louisville, stop at Beam, then continue to Maker&#8217;s Mark or Heaven Hill in the Bardstown area.<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Louisville distilleries on <a href=\"https:\/\/kybourbontrail.com\/louisville-region-travel-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Whiskey Row<\/a> are walkable from most hotels. Clermont requires a car, a rideshare, or a tour operator. <a href=\"https:\/\/sipkentucky.com\/kentucky-bourbon-trip-complete-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Rideshare services operate reliably in Louisville<\/a> but become unpredictable in rural areas. A single Uber from downtown Louisville to Clermont can run $60\u2013$80 each way, which makes a private tour or designated driver the more practical choice for a group. If you are tasting, a designated driver or a booked operator is the responsible choice.<\/p>\n<p>The distillery is generally open Monday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m.\u20135:30 p.m. EST, with Sunday opening at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday closures in January and February. It closes on major holidays. Advance booking is strongly recommended, because popular time slots sell out, especially on weekends and during football and Derby seasons. Arrive at least 30 minutes early, as tours depart promptly and late arrivals cannot join a tour in progress.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/custombourbontours.com\/best-distillery-tours-in-kentucky-custom-bourbon-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Maker&#8217;s Mark and Heaven Hill are commonly paired as Bardstown-area stops<\/a>. Maker&#8217;s Mark in Loretto sits farther out and often needs its own half day, which makes Beam the logical first stop before continuing into Bardstown.<\/p>\n<h2>What Louisville Distillery Tours With Food Cost, By Format<\/h2>\n<p>The table below breaks down typical price ranges, whether food is included, and the time commitment for each of the three formats.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<th>Typical Price Range<\/th>\n<th>Food Included?<\/th>\n<th>Time Commitment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Food-inclusive guided tours (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeytravelguide.com\/louisville-3-hr-walking-bourbon-tour-with-paired-dishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Louisville Food Tours NuLu Walk<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/whiskeytravelguide.com\/beyond-the-barrel-nulu-walking-bourbon-food-pairing-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">About $139\u2013$199 per person<\/a>, though some options fall outside that range<\/td>\n<td>Yes, bites or progressive dinner in ticket price<\/td>\n<td>About three hours, or a half day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Distillery with on-site restaurant (James B. Beam Distilling Co.)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/beamdistilling.sites.aigrowthagent.co\/kentucky-bourbon-festival-itinerary\" target=\"_blank\">$30 tour<\/a> plus the cost of a meal at The Kitchen Table<\/td>\n<td>No, separate purchase at the same address<\/td>\n<td>About two to three hours total on the grounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transportation operators with lunch stop (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/bourbontowntours.com\/private-bourbon-tours-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">BourbonTown Tours<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>$275\u2013$425 per person, typically all-inclusive<\/td>\n<td>Lunch reserved and either included or purchased separately, depending on operator<\/td>\n<td>Six to eight hours, a full day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Food-inclusive guided tours cover bites or a full progressive dinner in the ticket price, usually as a half-day commitment in a city neighborhood. Distilleries with an on-site restaurant charge separately for the tour and the meal, but both happen in one place. The $30, 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting mentioned earlier, plus two to three hours on the grounds overall, comfortably covers the tour, gift shop, and lunch. Transportation operators bundle a lunch reservation into a full-day itinerary, with the operator fee covering transport, guide, and distillery tickets.<\/p>\n<h2>If You Only Have One Afternoon In Louisville<\/h2>\n<p>For a traveler with one open afternoon who has already decided on bourbon, the clearest answer is the James B. Beam Distilling Co. You can drive or ride the roughly 30 minutes south on I-65, take the 75-minute Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting grain to glass, then stay for lunch at The Kitchen Table. The tour and the meal happen at the same address, so you avoid a second reservation, and the full experience, including tour, gift shop, optional T-Line bottling, and lunch, fits comfortably into an afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>No other major stop on the Louisville\u2013Bardstown route puts a full production tour and a full-service restaurant at the same address. That combination gives travelers a complete bourbon day without the logistics of a second booking.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Louisville Distillery Tours With Food<\/h2>\n<h3>Do Louisville Distillery Tours Include Food?<\/h3>\n<p>Most Louisville distillery tours do not include food. Standard distillery tour tickets cover the guided tour and a tasting flight. Food-inclusive formats, where bites or a meal are part of the ticket price, are offered by walking tour operators such as Louisville Food Tours, not by most distilleries themselves. Distilleries with an on-site restaurant, like the James B. Beam Distilling Co., let you add a meal at the same location, but the tour and the meal are separate purchases.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Louisville Distilleries Have A Restaurant On Site?<\/h3>\n<p>The James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont operates The Kitchen Table, a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar on the distillery grounds. Several downtown Louisville distilleries offer tasting plates or small bites at their bars, but a full-service kitchen is not standard. On the Bardstown corridor, <a href=\"https:\/\/custombourbontours.com\/best-distillery-tours-in-kentucky-custom-bourbon-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Bardstown Bourbon Company has an on-site Kitchen and Bar<\/a>. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is the only major stop between Louisville and Bardstown where a full production tour and a full-service restaurant share the same address.<\/p>\n<h3>Are There Any All-Inclusive Bourbon Trail Tours Available?<\/h3>\n<p>All-inclusive Bourbon Trail tours are available through select operators. Companies such as BourbonTown Tours and Sip Kentucky offer private tours where transportation, distillery admission, tasting fees, and a sit-down lunch are bundled into one price, typically starting around $275 per person for a full day. These tours handle all logistics, including driving, so every guest can taste. They are a full-day commitment and the schedule is set by the operator.<\/p>\n<h3>How Far Is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. From Downtown Louisville?<\/h3>\n<p>The distillery sits about 30 minutes south of downtown Louisville, right off Interstate 65 at 568 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont, KY 40110. It lies directly on the route between Louisville and Bardstown, which makes it a natural first stop on a southbound bourbon day.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I Need A Car To Visit?<\/h3>\n<p>Clermont is not walkable or easily reached on foot. A car, a rideshare, or a booked tour operator is required. Rideshare is available from Louisville but can be expensive and unreliable for the return trip from rural areas. If you are tasting, a designated driver or a booked operator is the responsible and practical choice. Please enjoy responsibly.<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Do Louisville Distillery Tours With Food Cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Food-inclusive walking tours run $139\u2013$199 per person for about three hours. The Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting is the $30, 75-minute tour mentioned earlier, with The Kitchen Table meal as a separate purchase. All-inclusive private operator tours with transportation and lunch start around $275 per person for a full day. All tastings require guests to be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I Need A Reservation?<\/h3>\n<p>For the Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting, advance booking is strongly recommended. Tours sell out on weekends and during peak seasons including football weekends, Derby season, and major Louisville events. Tours depart promptly, so arrive at least 30 minutes early, as late arrivals cannot join a tour in progress. The Kitchen Table restaurant accepts walk-ins but can fill quickly on busy days. <a href=\"https:\/\/champagne-tastes.com\/the-kitchen-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Booking ahead at visitthekitchentable.com<\/a> is advisable if you have a specific time in mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Do You Have To Be 21?<\/h3>\n<p>All bourbon tastings at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. are for guests 21 and older with a valid ID. Families are welcome on the grounds, and children may accompany adults on select tours, but the bourbon tastings themselves are strictly 21+. Active military visit free with valid ID, and veterans receive a discount. Please enjoy responsibly, consistent with Drink Smart\u00ae.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: The One Stop Where The Tour And The Meal Happen Together<\/h2>\n<p>Louisville distillery tours with food come in three formats: food-inclusive guided tours where bites are built into the ticket, distilleries with an on-site restaurant where the tour and the meal happen at the same address, and transportation operators that build a lunch stop into a full-day itinerary. Each format answers the food question differently and requires a different level of planning and time.<\/p>\n<p>For a traveler with one free afternoon, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont offers the most straightforward choice. It is the only major stop on the Louisville\u2013Bardstown route where the flagship Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Tasting and a full-service meal at The Kitchen Table happen at the same address. Located 30 minutes south of Louisville on I-65, supported by the high guest rating mentioned earlier, and home to eight generations of the First Family of Bourbon since 1795, it delivers a complete bourbon day in one place. Please enjoy responsibly. All tastings are 21+ with valid ID.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beamdistilling.com\/james-b-beam-distillery-tour\/book-a-tour#id=beam-made-bourbon-distillery-tour-tasting-clermont\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Book Your Beam Made Bourbon Tour &amp; Stay For Lunch At The Kitchen Table<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-disclaimer-divider=\"true\">\n<div data-disclaimer-footer=\"true\">\n<p data-disclaimer-id=\"28\" data-disclaimer-type=\"fixed\">This article is promotional content of James B. Beam Distilling Co. 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