The Old Taylor Tour

Overview

This tour is the perfect way to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. You will start with a wonderful BBQ lunch at our riverside dock in downtown Frankfort, KY.

Then, you will participate in a river tour that gives you a birds eye view of the water that birthed bourbon. Along your river tour, expert guides will spin tales of the story of bourbon, the men and women who created it and the "then and now" of where bourbon takes us.

After leaving the river, you will travel to the distillery, where you will go on the "Old Taylor Tour". Take a walk through bourbon history alongside E.H. Taylor Jr., the man who revolutionized the industry. Included in this tour will be a progressive bourbon tasting of EH Taylor products.

Tour route includes stairs and there is a lot of walking involved. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

City: Kentucky

Sat 27 Dec

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Starting at $109.95

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Sat 27 Dec

Starting at $109.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

BBQ lunch of either a pulled pork or chicken sandwich or pimento cheese sandwich, two sides and a non alcoholic drink.

Soda/Pop

Snacks

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Take a walk through bourbon history alongside E.H. Taylor Jr., the man who revolutionized the industry. From the Old Taylor House; to the OFC Building and OFC Fermenter #7, nicknamed “Old Taylor”; and finally to Warehouse C, you will see both the remnants and still-standing structures of what Taylor built, learn about his desire for perfection and purity in the bourbon making processes, and how he helped craft the industry as it is today. Tour route includes stairs and there is a lot of walking involved. Comfortable shoes and clothing 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. This tour includes a tasting of some of our award-winning products.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (66)

Paul S

Aug 2021

Captain Nate and Allison are well informed and very interesting. Each of them have positive energy a lot of charisma not to mention entertaining. We really enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend it. It was a nice add on to a distillery tour and worth every penny!

marykaythompson

Jul 2021

Very informative guides. Had a good time. Would highly recommend. They did a good job of adjusting our tour because it started raining.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks for joining us and thanks for being flexible with the weather. We are so proud of the partnership we have with Buffalo Trace and we are glad it shows!

walkerp2013

Jul 2021

We booked this particular option because we were unable to secure a visit to Buffalo Trace Distillery separately, and we wound up enjoying this much more, what a great experience. Captains Nathan & Allison are so friendly and fun, and so full of knowledge about the area and the history of bourbon. We loved getting out on the river and listening to their stories, had a lot of fun with the other guests from around the country, and then we all got to enjoy a special tour at the distillery. You couldn't ask for a better experience, and I can definitely say we'll look to do another trip with them when we come back to the area. Thanks for such a great time, y'all saved our vacation!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

What kind words. I do not know what else to say than "Thank You".