B.H. James Distillers

A craft distillery in Adairville producing premium small-batch American whiskey from hand-selected barrels in rural south-central Kentucky.

🏇 Official Bourbon Trail 🥃 Small Batch
Location
Western
Booking
Easy
Tours
30–45 min
📅
Book Ahead
Walk-In
Tour Length
30–45 min
🏆
Our Rating
7.2 / 10
Niche pick
📍
Region
Western
Western region

What to Expect

B.H. James Distillers is one of the newest additions to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, joining in 2025. Located in Adairville in south-central Kentucky, this craft operation focuses on small-batch American whiskey made from hand-selected barrels of fewer than 10 per batch. The distillery offers an intimate, personal experience that's typical of Kentucky's rural craft scene. You'll see the production process up close and taste their carefully curated expressions. Adairville is in the same Western Kentucky region as Dueling Grounds (Franklin) and is accessible from Nashville, making it part of the emerging southern Kentucky bourbon corridor.

Tour Options

Tour & Tasting

★ Top Pick

Tour the small-batch distillery and taste their premium whiskey expressions. Learn about their hand-selection process for barrel curation.

💰 $10–$15
30–45 min
📅 Book Walk-up or call

How to Book

Brand new to the trail and in a rural location — walk-ups are standard. Check website or call for current hours.

📅 Booking Details

Booking Method: Walk-up or call

Hardest Slots: Rarely an issue

Cancellation: Flexible

Walk-Up Chance: Excellent

Gift Shop

Their small-batch whiskey and basic merchandise. Supporting a genuine small craft operation.

Our Honest Ratings

Tour Quality
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
Campus & Grounds
6.5
Gift Shop
5.5
Booking Ease
9.5
Crowd Level
9.8

The Bottom Line

B.H. James is a fresh addition to the Western Kentucky trail — best for completists and visitors already in the Nashville-to-Bowling-Green corridor. The small-batch, hand-selected approach produces quality spirits. Pair with Dueling Grounds for a southern Kentucky craft day.

Practical Info

Address: Adairville, KY 42202

Hours: Check website for current hours

Parking: Free parking.

Kids: Allowed. No tasting under 21.

Nearby & Pair With

📍 Itinerary Fit

Itinerary Fit — See how B.H. James Distillers fits into our 3-Day Bourbon Trail Itinerary and plan your day-by-day route with nearby stops.