Buffalo Trace Day, Lunch Included

Four distilleries in one 9 hour 30 minute day: Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole, with Mint Julep handling the driving out of Louisville.

Overview

This full-day outing from Louisville bundles its bourbon stops into one 9 hour 30 minute trip, with all distillery admissions, a fixed-menu local lunch, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide covered in the price. You meet at the Mint Julep Hub inside Falls City Market at the Omni Hotel on West Liberty Street, departing at 08:45, and the day finishes back at the same spot. Buffalo Trace, the name on the marquee, gets an hour of the itinerary, with longer stays at Bulleit and Rabbit Hole and a shorter stop at Pappy & Company.

Mint Julep Experiences runs it, and the format suits travellers who would rather not plan their own bourbon trail day or drive between distilleries. The group is capped at 22 people, which reviewers describe as a social mix where solo travellers and small groups get on fine. Between stops, past guests mention trivia games and driver banter about Kentucky, so the transfer time passes more easily than the distances might suggest.

A local lunch with a fixed menu is built into the day, and one reviewer called the included meal better than expected. One reviewer also reported a bonus tasting at a small distillery next to Buffalo Trace. Gratuities are not included.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Mint Julep HubCheck in at the Mint Julep Hub in Falls City Market at the Omni Hotel, 210 W Liberty St, Louisville. The tour departs at 08:45.
2. Buffalo Trace DistilleryOne hour at Buffalo Trace, with the admission ticket included.
3. Bulleit Distilling CoAn hour and 30 minutes at the Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience, admission included.
4. Rabbit Hole DistilleryAn hour and 30 minutes at Rabbit Hole Distillery, admission included.
5. Pappy & CompanyA 30 minute stop at Pappy & Company, where admission is free.
6. Return to LouisvilleThe activity ends back at the meeting point in downtown Louisville, roughly 9 hours 30 minutes after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from past travellers will help you plan for a long day on the bourbon trail.

• Pace yourself. The day runs about 9 hours 30 minutes, and reviewers describe it as an exciting but long event. One advised staying hydrated in the days beforehand and getting a full night of sleep before you go.
• Group feel. The tour carries a maximum of 22 travellers. Several reviewers mention a fun group atmosphere, with trivia games and driver commentary filling the long drives between distilleries.
• Food and drink. Lunch is included at a fixed menu, along with bottled water, and reviewers said the meal exceeded expectations. Gratuities are the main thing not covered.
• Dress for weather. Comfortable clothing is the safe choice for a full day out.
• Age requirement. You must be 21 or older to consume alcohol on the tour. Most travellers can participate according to the listing.
• Getting there. The meeting point is the Mint Julep Hub in Falls City Market at the Omni Hotel, and the tour starts at 08:45. The listing notes it is near public transportation, and the day ends back at the same spot.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, which is the main hard limit stated in the listing. One reviewer reported arriving at Bulleit expecting a tour and tasting but receiving only a tasting, suggesting the programme at individual distilleries can shift. The drives between stops are long, one reviewer put them at around 45 minutes each, and the day as a whole runs close to ten hours, so it is a big commitment. Gratuities are not included in the price.

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