Sipping in the South was born from a bold idea: bourbon deserves more than a bus ride, a stamp in a book, and a cookie-cutter, self-guided checklist. That’s where we come in. We’re the local experts who take the trail less traveled, curating exclusive experiences with up to 5 handpicked distilleries. We book the best each one has to offer rare tastings, sipping straight from the barrel with the owner, blending your own bourbon, or mixing your own cocktail. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is a nice start, but it’s not the whole story. It features a select group that pay to participate — but some of Kentucky’s best experiences aren’t even on their map. We’re here to change that. Every tour begins with our Private Bourbon 101 Social — a hands-on introduction to nosing and sipping that gives you the tools to truly enjoy what you’re tasting. Because when you understand bourbon, everything else gets better. And yes — we even save 30 minutes for rare finds at local liquor stores.

Come discover why Mint Julep Experiences is the leading expert on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail - with nearly 20 years of experience, over 1 million guests served, and more than 5,000 5-star reviews! This 9 hour adventure includes 3 distillery visits with guaranteed tasting/tour reservations, a local lunch, private transportation and expert Tour Leader. Once booked, your dedicated Mint Julep Experience Coordinator will reach out to confirm and plan your itinerary based on your desired distillery route!

Travel from Nashville, Tennessee to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Mint Julep Experiences. Your 10-hour tour includes two distilleries with guaranteed reservations, a local lunch, private transportation, and an expert Tour Leader. Available daily for groups of 1–22 guests; groups 23+ contact us for options. All tours depart from your desired location in Nashville, TN Once booked, we will confirm and plan your itinerary based on your chosen distillery route. Add-on experiences are subject to availability. Since 2008, Mint Julep Experiences has crafted thousands of bourbon adventures. With nearly 20 years of expertise, 1 million guests served, and 5,000+ 5-star reviews, we are the leading experts on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Available distilleries: Bardstown Bourbon Co., Boundary Oak, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Limestone Branch, Log Still, Lux Row, Maker’s Mark, Preservation, Willett.