Choose Your Perfect Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour!
Explore 200 years of history along the bourbon trail. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, our tours and tastings are always complimentary, but registration is recommended.
Tours at Buffalo Trace Distillery
There’s something strange about walking into Buffalo Trace. The air feels sweet and old — like someone spilled bourbon a hundred years ago and the scent never left. People talk about the best tour like it’s a secret password, but honestly, it depends on what you want. Some folks chase history. Others chase that last pour that hits just right.
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Why Should You Visit Buffalo Trace Distillery?
Whether you’re a bourbon enthusiast or a curious traveler, Buffalo Trace Distillery offers an experience that’s rich in flavor, history, and charm. Here’s what makes it worth the trip:
Historic Legacy
As the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the U.S., Buffalo Trace has over 200 years of bourbon-making tradition and resilience.
World-Class Bourbon
Home to iconic labels like Buffalo Trace, Blanton’s, and Eagle Rare, it’s a rare chance to taste legends where they’re born.
Free Tours & Tastings
Enjoy a guided walk through the distillery and sample a selection of spirits—all complimentary and expertly led.
Scenic & Iconic Grounds
Explore picturesque architecture, historic warehouses, and the peaceful setting along the Kentucky River.
Rare Bottles & Gifts
Shop exclusive releases, branded merchandise, and bourbon-inspired products found only at the distillery.
Warm Kentucky Hospitality
The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing their love of bourbon and its story.
How long are the tours?
Most run about an hour. Some stretch longer if you linger, which you probably will.
What’s the best distillery tour on the Bourbon Trail?
Hard to say. Buffalo Trace has this charm — unpolished, real, like bourbon itself before it’s dressed up in a fancy bottle.
Do I have to pay for the Hard Hat Tour?
Nope. Still free. Though it feels like something you should pay for.
Johnnie Walker or Buffalo Trace?
Apples and oranges. Scotch versus bourbon. If you want clean and smoky, go to Scotland. If you want warmth, sweat, and a little chaos — stay in Kentucky.
Lexington or Louisville?
Depends on your vibe. Louisville’s louder, full of bars and bustle. Lexington’s closer, smaller, and feels more like home base for the trail. Buffalo Trace itself? Smack in the middle, right in Frankfort.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Tours & Tastings
Distillery Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Gift Shop Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
