Downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail Map

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Downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail Map

Louisville KY is the largest city in Kentucky, and is chosen as the home base for many travelers visiting the bourbon trail. For the most part, the downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail is the only walkable area of the bourbon trail, and makes for a great warm-up to the other regions. So what distilleries can be found in this area? Our downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail Map will help you answer that question!

Downtown Louisville Distilleries List

You can find the following distilleries on our map. Of course, there are a few more in the Metro area, but we have a separate map for that! On our Louisville bourbon trail map, you will find:

Old Forester
Peerless
Angel's Envy
Evan Williams
Buzzard's Roost
BBC Downtown
Rabbit Hole
Copper & Kings
Michter's
Whiskey Thief Nulu

Downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail FAQ

Is the Downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail walkable?

Yes it is! In fact, this is really the only walkable distillery area of the bourbon trail. A lot of distilleries are just a 5-10 minute walk from one another. You may find that if you are visiting the furthest distilleries from east to west, you are looking at a longer walk (30+ minutes) and may want to consider getting a ride.

Are there other bourbon experiences not found on your Louisville Bourbon Trail Map?

There are! Some of our favorites include Barrel & Billets and the Frazier History Museum. You will also find a variety of bourbon bars, bourbon inspired restaurants, bottle shops, and a whole lot more!

Where is the best place to stay for the Downtown Louisville Bourbon trail?

There are hotels right along Whiskey Row and all over downtown. You can find something for everyone’s budget and comfort level! Some of our favorites include the Omni, Galt House, the Brown, 21C, and Distil.

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What other parts of the bourbon trail can I access from Louisville?

Many folks use downtown as a home base for their bigger bourbon trail travels. To see some of the larger distilleries, like Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, or Jim Beam, you have to travel out to Bardstown or Frankfort. Each of these are about an hour from downtown, and tour companies like ours can help you get there!

When is the best time to visit?

Any time! Since this part of the bourbon trail requires significantly less driving, it’s easier to navigate year-round. And while Spring and Fall are the nicest months in Kentucky, we think that the best time to visit is whatever time you can get here.

Looking to plan a bourbon trip?

We would love to be your guides! Our team can help get you to the further areas of the bourbon trail when you’re ready to venture out from downtown. Inquire today to start planning your trip!

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Downtown Louisville Bourbon Trail Map