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Your Weekend Itinerary

3 Days • 7 Stops
D1

Louisville — Whiskey Row

Evan Williams Experience → Old Forester → Angel's Envy

3 tours
D2

Bardstown — Bourbon Capital

Heaven Hill Bottling Experience → Maker's Mark (bottle dip)

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D3

Frankfort — Hidden Gems

Buffalo Trace Hard Hat Tour → Castle & Key → lunch at Rick House

Food + tours
60+
Trail Distilleries
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4
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Honest Distillery Guides

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Booking Strategy

Know exactly when booking windows open, which tours sell out fastest, and how to snag spots at hard-to-get distilleries like Buffalo Trace and Angel's Envy.

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The most-read guides for planning a Bourbon Trail trip that's actually worth the drive.

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Itinerary

The Ultimate 3-Day Bourbon Trail Itinerary

The best way to experience the trail if you have a long weekend. Covers Louisville, Bardstown, and Frankfort with 7 distillery stops.

18 min read Updated Feb 2026
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Distillery Guide

Buffalo Trace: How to Actually Get a Tour

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.

12 min read Updated Feb 2026
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Planning

What Does a Bourbon Trail Trip Actually Cost?

A realistic budget breakdown covering tours, tastings, food, lodging, and transportation — for budget and premium trips.

10 min read Updated Jan 2026

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