The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Bluegrass Bourbons

Bourbon is an American whiskey that is barrel-aged and distilled mostly from corn. The invention of Bourbon is often credited to the frontier Baptist minister Elijah Craig. He was the first to age the distillation in charred oak casks, which gives Bourbon its reddish color and distinct taste.

In 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson, with the support of the US Congress, declared Bourbon a "distinctive product of the United States."

The Chez Lyndon Pub

7/3/26 - The Pub is temporarily closed due to a staffing shortage.

Lexington Downtown & Distillery District Bourbons

Barrel House Distilling Company

Distillery District

This distillery is crafting its own small-batch Bourbon at the Old Pepper Distillery, with its first distillation in 2015.

James E. Pepper Distilling Co

Distillery District

The Pepper family brand of whiskey is an iconic Kentucky whiskey brand initially produced during the American Revolution and continued through 1967. In 2008, the brand was relaunched.

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co

Downtown, Eastside

In the heart of bourbon country, celebrating timeless traditions and bold imaginations with award-winning beers and spirits steeped in the history of Kentucky.

Bluegrass Regional Bourbons

Bluegrass Distillers

Midway, KY

Home of the first and only Kentucky Blue Corn Bourbon. Our award-winning Blue Corn Bourbon is grown in Central Kentucky.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Frankfort, KY

Buffalo Trace is the oldest continuously operating distillery in America, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, where the buffalo migration route crossed the Kentucky River.

Four Roses Distillery

Lawrenceburg, KY

It begins with a story of romance and roses, and turns into a passion for creating a truly American Whiskey.

Wild Turkey Distillery

Lawrenceburg, KY

The Ripy family founded the original distillery on what is now known as Wild Turkey Hill in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.

Woodford Reserve Distillery

Versailles, KY

The distillery itself is the oldest and smallest working bourbon distillery and a National Historic Landmark. Henry Clay was a friend and patron.

Downtown Lexington Bourbon Bars

Belle's Cocktail House

Downtown

Belle has a stylish urban setting, featuring around 80 bourbons and a variety of draft beers, including local craft brews.

Bluegrass Tavern

Downtown

The Bluegrass Tavern is a "must see" whenever you're rolling through on the KY Bourbon Trail or just visiting, it has one of the biggest collections of bourbon in the USA.

Henry Clay's Public House

Downtown

Bar/Pub located in the heart of Downtown Lexington, with an extensive Bourbon list, more than 50 beers, 20 wines, and fine spirits. Live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Rickhouse Pub

Distillery District

Rickhouse Pub is located in the Distillery District of downtown Lexington. A restaurant and full-service bar with over 100 varieties of beers and ciders.

Experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Unpack your bags at Chez Lyndon Manor and set out to taste the legendary finishes of Kentucky's signature spirit.