Unveiling the Secrets: Booking Your Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the history and flavors of one of the most iconic distilleries in the heart of Kentucky? The Buffalo Trace Distillery, renowned for its rich heritage and exceptional bourbon, awaits your visit! Here’s your comprehensive guide to securing a spot on this exclusive tour.

Why Visit Buffalo Trace Distillery?

Nestled in Frankfort, Kentucky, the Buffalo Trace Distillery stands as a testament to time, tradition, and exceptional craftsmanship. With a legacy spanning centuries, this distillery offers an unparalleled experience for whiskey enthusiasts, history buffs, and curious visitors alike.

Booking a tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery is a coveted opportunity due to its popularity and limited availability. Fear not, as the process is straightforward!

Step 1) Pick a reservation date

The Buffalo Trace reservation calendar that opens this Wednesday at 10:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time) for tours taking place in 8 weeks. You may book your reservation date online at reservations.buffalotracedistillery.com, but availability goes quick!

Once you click on a date, you will be prompted to select the type of tour you wish to join. Not all tours are available every day so you may have to browse different dates to find a specific tour.

Below are the choices to select from.

Hard Hat TOUR

• A start-to-finish tour of the distilling process throughout the facility.
• For safety purposes, this tour is not available for guests under 12 years old.
• This tour route is not ADA-accessible.
• All tours are complimentary and include a 15-minute tasting.
• Note that no allocated bottle released that day is held for you.
• Reservations are require

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Expansion Tour: Limited Time Only

• A hard hat tour of the Distillery’s expansion to ferment, distill and bottle their whiskies.
• For safety purposes, this tour is not available for guests under 12 years old. This tour route is not ADA-accessible.
• All tours are complimentary and include a 15-minute tasting.
• Note that no allocated bottle released that day is held for you.
• Reservations are required.

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Old Taylor Tour

• Tour of the Old Taylor House, the OFC Building, OFC Fermenter #7 nicknamed “Old Taylor”, and Warehouse C.
• The tour route includes stairs and there is a lot of walking involved so comfortable shoes are recommended.
• Those with acrophobia and/or fear of walking across metal grates may want to seek a different tour.
• For safety purposes, this tour is not available for guests under 12 years old.
• This tour route is not ADA-accessible.
• All tours are complimentary and include a 15-minute tasting.
• Note that no allocated bottle released that day is held for you.
• Reservations are required.

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Trace Tour

• Tour gives you the full history of the Distillery.
• Visitors of all ages are welcome to join us for this tour.
• Please be prepared for a significant amount of walking so comfortable shoes are recommended.
• The Trace Tour is open to all ages and is ADA-accessible.
• All tours are complimentary and include a 15-minute tasting.
• Note that no allocated bottle released that day is held for you.
• Reservations are required.

Step 2) Enter your reservation Information

Next, you will need to enter the following information to continue with the booking process.

• Number of Guests over 21
• Number of Guests under 21
• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Phone
• Zip Code
• Country
• How did you hear about the distillery?

Step 3) Special Requests

They will then ask for any special requests regarding ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act) or if it is for a special occasion.

Step 4) Review Your Order and Confirm

You will receive a confirmation number once you have finished.

Cheers!