Buffalo Trace Distillery
Distillery$$$$
Frankfort
"Freddie Johnson was our tour guide and he was fantastic!!"(11 Tips)
"Freddie leads the best tour I've ever been a part of."(10 Tips)
"The Hard Hat Tour (reservations required) is fantastic."(9 Tips)
"Seriously, the Bourbon Cream is amazing."(5 Tips)
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Victoria U.November 4, 2016We did the free tasting with Art. He's a gem. Pro tip: split the bourbon tastings since they can only give you 2 tastes. Ends with dessert.
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Rob "Gringobaby" MeekinsJune 4, 2013Many years ago when I first picked up here, the employees were so arrogant and high-toned, I thought the product must indeed be exceptional !!! So I purchased a bottle, I was right !!!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Alejandra MarinAugust 14, 2016Free tours on Saturdays, every hour. No reservation required. Our guide was nice and very informative. The tour ends with a tasting of 3 of their products and you get a souvenir shotglass.
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Allen VoglianoFebruary 20, 2017Took the historic tour with Freddie. A true southern gentleman. His vast knowledge of the operation is generations old, and he made me feel like family. Truly, one of the greatest experiences I've had
Absolutely beautiful grounds. So many reasons to visit! My son had prom pictures made here and they were gorgeous. Tours, tastings, park, great space to spend a day!
The TravelerMarch 11Went on a tour, Jackson was the guide. He was funny, and informative. The smells during the tour are amazing. The tasting afterwards was good. They have a giant gift shop with bottles, shirts, etc.
Kevin SchoonoverDecember 8, 2023Go early, even if reservations are booked, and you will find a FREE tour. Tour guide was informative and great post-tour tasting. While waiting for tour, no place to grab a drink or snack.
Kelly WeaverMay 15, 2018Freddie was the best tour guide ever! Awesome place and a very informative and educational tour.
Duncan HowsleyAugust 24, 2014Absolutely fantastic tour - and completely free. You don't see the bourbon actually being made (unlike the Woodford Reserve tour nearby) but the tour still great. Shame about the very cheesy video!
Kari MDApril 12, 2013Loved the tour today, though it was tragically mostly men. Shelly was great and we got to see two small batch bourbons being bottled and packaged on a small line. This place is worth the time!
Lucille FisherMay 30, 2016One of the best bourbon tours in Kentucky (and it's free!) with tastings at the end. Excellent shop too.
Christopher WaltersAugust 24, 2015Love the Buffalo Trace Bourbon! Goes down smooth! Tour guide Will was so knowledgable and funny! Great job!
Paul GriffithMarch 20, 2013Don't be discouraged if you can't get on the popular hard-hat tour. I'm sure it's brilliant, but the regular run through is plenty informative, and entertaining enough for the non-obsessed.
Mimi NguyenMarch 28, 2016Tour and tasting here is a must! The tour guides are charming and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for more my next trip!
Ronald VieiraJanuary 2, 2015The tour was great! Learning more on how Bourbon is made in Kentucky. Bought some Straight Bourbon and its Cream; delicious!
- Lindsey WarrenFebruary 1, 2013The Hard Hat Tour (reservations required) is fantastic. You get to taste the various stages of mash and Freddy is highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic!
Bob St ClaireOctober 22, 2017Maybe the best distillery tour on the Bourbon Trail. Gift shop disappointing though...they only sell 2 of their 18 bourbon brands there. 🤔
Alexis O'BrienJune 14, 2015Loved the tour so educational and a great place to just stop by and check out. It'd make great place to have a wedding!
Abby BohnsackSeptember 16, 2017Their ghost tour was super cool and free! The bourbon cream is delicious. Great people and a great experience!
Jerry DiceSeptember 11, 2015Awesome distillery complex on the edge of Frankfort. Had a great tour guide and one of the best tasting experiences there.
Daniel BarnettOctober 19, 2014Like the others, they consider themselves the oldest distillery of bourbon. Tour was insightful and definitely worth a stop.
KemberAugust 11, 2023really enjoyed this distillery tour! def worth the stop, even if your not a whiskey aficionado 🥃
Kelly Reeves 🐱September 4, 2014Cool, free, low key tour. Video is a bit cheesy but you may get to see them bottling up some Pappy!
The Hard Hat Tour is a must do. Just call in advance for a reservation - still no charge but great behind-the-scenes info!
Steve CMay 15, 2017Love their wiskey, but the tour was surprisingly bad. Just an awful video and a bottling line. Tasting session was low end and half vodka/liqueurs.
Michelle @Black Hills PRNovember 1, 2014Really enjoyed the tour with Regina. Very informative and interesting.
- Artemis BSeptember 21, 2012Freddie leads the best tour I've ever been a part of. Funny, smart, and a bourbon authority. Thanks, Freddie!
Bobby KennedyFebruary 15, 2016Their whiskey is great, but the tour was a little lackluster compared to Makers and Woodford.
Stephanie SodukJune 17, 2013Request Freddie as your tour guide if you can. His family heritage is tied into the distillery and he provides a great tour.
Stephen ValleraFebruary 19, 2013Try Nd book the hard hat tour if you can. And Warehouse C is pretty awesome - tornado surviving Taylor came from that building.
Ghost tours are year-round! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, starting at 7pm! Call for reservations:)
Sarah WallerOctober 6, 2013Tour is great! Recommend it. However, the bourbon is marked up compared to other retailers so you are better off buying it somewhere else.
Sara SchulzMarch 7, 2011Fantastic distillery tour. My favorite of the trail. Freddie (tour guide) was great. Cream Liqueur is a good buy.
Matt LabbeMay 3, 2013They do "Ghost Tours" at night. It's a great way of fitting in another distillery (and tasting) when all the others are closed.
Russell HirschornMay 10, 2016Tour was lack luster, didnt stay for the tasting, the store has nothing but mid shelf standard stuff, do the hard hat tour if anything
Paul Travis KleinJune 22, 2013Buffalo Trace is the longest continuously operating distillery in the United States. Way cool.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo Trce (at Wilkinson Blvd)
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States
Frankfort, KY 40601
United States
Stop by Buffalo Trace and see America's oldest continually operating distillery! We were open even during Prohibition-for medicinal purposes .HOURS *Mon-Fri Gift Shop: 9am-4:30pm Tours: 9am-3pm departing every hour *Sat: Gift Shop: 10am-4pm Tours: 10am-4pm departing every hour *Sun: CLOSED
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–3:00 PM
(502) 696-5926
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