The Bourbon Trail Blueprint
Know when to book, where to go, and what to eat — from a Kentucky local who’s done the planning for you.
A $9.99 guide to help you stop guessing and start planning. With local tips, direct booking links, and done-for-you sample routes.
Planning a Bourbon Trail trip can get overwhelming fast.
This guide takes the stress out of booking tours — with everything organized for you in one place.
Find Out What’s Inside
Booking distillery tours isn’t as simple as showing up.
Tours sell out fast. Routes can get messy. And if you don’t plan ahead, you could miss out on the best spots or spend your whole day backtracking between tastings.
That’s why I created the Bourbon Trail Booking Blueprint — a $9.99 guide to help you book smarter, hit the best stops, and make the most of your Bourbon Trail trip (without spending hours researching).
The Ultimate Distillery Booking Guide
A complete list of every major distillery with direct booking links, when their tours open, and how hard they are to get. So you never miss a spot again.
My Top Tour Picks (and What to Skip)
Not all tours are created equal. I’ve done the research (and the sipping) to recommend only the ones that are worth your time, plus notes to help you choose based on your style.
4 Done-for-You 1-Day Route Options
Worried about driving all over the state? I’ve built 1-day themed routes that group distilleries by location, including first-timer favorites, Louisville-based, and historic stops.
A Local’s Map of Where to Eat & Drink
Coffee, lunch, cocktails, and dinner, I mapped out my go-to food and drink spots near the trail, all organized by region (Louisville, Bardstown, Frankfort, Lexington).
Real Tips From a Kentucky Local
I grew up here. This guide is full of practical, actually helpful advice I’ve given to friends who wanted to experience the Bourbon Trail right the first time.
What’s Included
The Bourbon Trail Booking Blueprint is more than just a pretty PDF — it’s your shortcut to planning smarter and actually getting into the distilleries you want.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A complete list of all major distilleries with direct booking links
- When to book each tour (some open 90+ days in advance!)
- A 1–5 difficulty rating so you know which ones fill up fast
- My hand-picked tour recommendations (because not every tour is worth your time)
- Done-for-you 1-day route ideas so you’re not backtracking all day
- A custom Google Map of food and drink stops across the trail
- Insider tips from a local who knows how to make your trip smoother
Why it matters
Planning a Bourbon Trail trip can be way more work than you think. Tours fill up quickly, and it’s easy to waste hours trying to figure out how to piece your day together. This guide does that work for you for less than the cost of a cocktail.
What You’re Getting For Just $9.99
This isn’t just a PDF, it’s your Bourbon Trail trip planner, local food guide, and booking assistant in one. Here’s everything that’s included (and what it’s actually worth):
A complete distillery booking guide with direct links, booking timelines, and a difficulty rating system to help you lock in the best tours at the right time (Value: $25)
My personal tour recommendations at every stop, so you don’t waste time on experiences that aren’t worth it (Value: $20)
Four curated 1-day route options that group distilleries logically by location. No backtracking or wasted hours (Value: $20)
A custom Google Map of food and drink stops I personally recommend across Louisville, Bardstown, Frankfort, and Lexington (Value: $15)
Insider booking tips and local advice to help you avoid rookie mistakes and plan a smoother trip (Value: $10)
A hard-to-book distillery cheat sheet for places like Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, and Old Forester, so you can actually get in (Value: $9)
Total Value: $99
You pay: just $9.99
FAQs
Not quite… and that’s the point. I offer free 2- and 3-day Bourbon Trail itineraries on my website, but this guide goes deeper. It includes when to book tours, how hard each one is to get into, my top tour picks, and route ideas you can adjust to your own trip. It’s everything you need to confidently plan your day without backtracking or missing out on top spots.
If you want a totally customized plan with bookings and timing done for you, check out my $299 custom itinerary service.
Yes! The guide includes when each distillery opens bookings, how hard it is to get in (on a 1–5 scale), and direct booking links. It also includes tips for snagging last-minute tours or building your trip around high-demand stops like Buffalo Trace.
Absolutely. The Blueprint can help you build smarter routes, avoid backtracking, and make the most of the time you have, even if you’ve already locked in a few stops. It also includes a custom Google Map with my personal food and drink recommendations near every major Bourbon Trail hub (Louisville, Bardstown, Lexington, and Frankfort), so you’re never left wondering where to eat between tours.
Nope. It also includes my top tour picks (so you know which ones are actually worth it), food and drink stops mapped out by region, and 1-day sample routes to make your planning way easier.
Once you purchase, you’ll get a downloadable PDF you can view on your phone, tablet, or computer or print it out and highlight your stops. It’s yours to keep and reference as you plan.
Because this is a digital product with instant access, all sales are final. But if you have trouble accessing your map or the PDF, reach out and I’ll help get it sorted.