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Evan Williams Experience → Old Forester → Angel's Envy
3 toursHeaven Hill Bottling Experience → Maker's Mark (bottle dip)
Premium tastingsBuffalo Trace Hard Hat Tour → Castle & Key → lunch at Rick House
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View itineraries →In-depth profiles of every distillery on the trail. Which tours are worth it, which are repetitive, and what the other guides won't tell you.
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See recommendations →First-timer mistakes to avoid, seasonal advice, the best gift shop exclusives, how the bottle lottery works, and things you'll only learn from experience.
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The best way to experience the trail if you have a long weekend. Covers Louisville, Bardstown, and Frankfort with 7 distillery stops.
The most in-demand tour on the trail. Here's when to book, which tour to pick, and what to do if it's sold out.
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