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Beyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings | promo code! | multiple dates
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Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.
Duration
3 Hours
About
This guided walking tour offers an experience that you won’t find at any bourbon distillery in Kentucky: a culinary journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon.
Explore the unique flavors, storied history, and lasting impact of Kentucky’s beloved amber spirit, paired with delicious bites, pours, and cocktails. You’ll trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene, gaining a profound understanding of its cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond.
As the sun sets over the bustling NuLu district, you’ll be guided through award-winning restaurants, hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms. You’ll taste a wide variety of bourbons, cocktails, and bites that pair with bourbon in surprising and delicious ways. And you’ll even land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town.
This tour is a fantastic introduction to bourbon for the uninitiated, and a master class in bourbon pairing for aficionados. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon!
What’s Included
- 3 Bourbon cocktails showcasing bourbon’s versatility
- 2 Guided tastings of rare bourbons
- 8-10 Delicious paired bites curated to unlock bourbon’s depth of flavor and versatility
- The unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky
What’s Not Included
- Transportation
- Guide gratuity
Accessibility
- 1 mile of flat walking
- Wheelchair friendly (including 1 elevator)
- This tour is 21+
- Due to our set menu and our restaurant partner’s policies, we are unable to accommodate some food preferences and allergies – please let us know when booking if you have an allergy.



