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)

George A

Apr 2021

Tremendous tour! Knowledgeable friendly crew. Definitely will be my go to tour next time I am in Kentucky

smurn4

Feb 2021

We booked the trip at the last minute and am so thankful we did! Learned about the area, had a great view and lots of laughs. We are already looking to go again and bringing friends!

Darcy S

Feb 2021

We were visiting Frankfort KY and wanted to see the area and tour a few distilleries. I found a fantastic tour package through Kentucky River Tours. They normally finish the season the end of October, so I reached out by phone and left a message. I received a prompt reply that since the weather was so nice they agreed to accommodate us! We took the Bourbon Pompeii Tour where they combined two of the best things: Bourbon and Boats! (Probably why it is called the Bourbon Boat!) We started our tour on the water. We learned about the Kentucky River, local history, bourbon history, sampled local Rebecca Ruths rum ball candies, sipped on Kentucky made Ale8 gingerale and made our way to see one of the operating locks on the river that is just behind Buffalo Trace Distillery. After seeing things from the water they took us for the portion of the tour at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. We learned more about the area, bourbon and new distillery history they were uncovering. We finished with a tasting and a trip to the gifty shop for our loot. Captain Allison, Captain Nathan and their daughter were our fantastic hosts who we shared stories with and made new friends. We hope to see them again. We recommend ANY of the tours offered by Captain Allison & Captain Nathan on the Bourbon Boat! Check them out and you'll be supporting a great local small business

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Thank you so much. You all were some of our favorite guests of 2020...the kind we still talk about! You all inspired us and we now live every day with the goal in mind of living like you all. You are great people...keep being YOU. We look forward to sharing stories about your own " Boat Life! "