Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience
(179) Reviews
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour is 21+ and infants are NOT allowed per Kentucky law.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon's storied history - and learn all the stories they won't tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour.
Visit award-winning restaurants and intimate tasting rooms in NuLu, a neighborhood recognized as one of “The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA”.
Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, and leave with a profound understanding of bourbon's cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond.
Unlock bourbon's surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails, and land a few coveted ta...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky that they don't tell you on bourbon distillery tours
Upgrade available to add 4 rare and premium bourbon tastings to your tour
Small group for a more personalized experience
Delicious paired bites at some of the best restaurants in NuLu, comprising a full dinner
Bourbon tasting and craft cocktails that showcase bourbon’s versatility
Gratuities
Transportation
Distillery visit
Meeting Points
Departure
820 E Main St
You’ll meet your guide on the side of 820 E Main Street in front of the giant, rainbow horse mural. The mural is adjacent to a paid parking lot at NuLu Marketplace. You can park there, or look for street parking (side streets are your best bet!)
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Beyond the Barrel: NuLu Walking Bourbon & Food Pairing Experience
(179) Reviews
About
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon's storied history - and learn all the stories they won't tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour.
Visit award-winning restaurants and intimate tasting rooms in NuLu, a neighborhood recognized as one of “The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA”.
Trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, and leave with a profound understanding of bourbon's cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond.
Unlock bourbon's surprising versatility and depth of flavor through paired bites, pours, and cocktails, and land a few coveted ta...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky that they don't tell you on bourbon distillery tours
Upgrade available to add 4 rare and premium bourbon tastings to your tour
Small group for a more personalized experience
Delicious paired bites at some of the best restaurants in NuLu, comprising a full dinner
Bourbon tasting and craft cocktails that showcase bourbon’s versatility
Gratuities
Transportation
Distillery visit
Meeting Points
Departure
820 E Main St
You’ll meet your guide on the side of 820 E Main Street in front of the giant, rainbow horse mural. The mural is adjacent to a paid parking lot at NuLu Marketplace. You can park there, or look for street parking (side streets are your best bet!)
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Itinerary
1
The Last Refuge
You'll begin your tour at the Church of Bourbon, seated in front of one of the largest bourbon collections in the world.
3 hours
2
Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons
Begin the tour at a local bottle shop for a guided bourbon tasting and cheese plate. You'll also have the opportunity to shop for rare and premium bottles.
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East Market District
Pair bourbon pours and cocktails with dishes from the best restaurants in NuLu, a neighborhood awarded “The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA” by AFAR and the source of Louisville's claim to fame as one of the “Best Food Cities in the U.S.” by Travel + Leisure.