Explore Frankfort, Kentucky Area Attractions
Frankfort
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Operating since 1787 in Frankfort, Kentucky, Buffalo Trace Distillery is one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in America, producing legendary bourbons and whiskeys.
Castle & Key Distillery
Reborn in 2016 in Versailles, Kentucky, Castle & Key revitalizes a historic estate, producing bourbon and spirits with a balance of heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Glenn’s Creek Distilling
A small Kentucky distillery, Glenn’s Creek Distilling focuses on handcrafted bourbon and whiskey with attention to local tradition and quality.
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Operating since the early 1800s in Versailles, Kentucky, Woodford Reserve is celebrated for its historic copper-pot distillation and handcrafted small-batch bourbon.
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
A true grain-to-glass operation in Frankfort, Whiskey Thief Distilling is known for hand-bottling whiskey straight from the barrel without filtration or dilution.
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
Founded in 2013 in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery honors its historical roots while producing small-batch bourbon, rye, and moonshine.
Frankfort West (Lawrenceburg)
Wild Turkey Distillery
Operating since 1869 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Wild Turkey Distillery is renowned for its bold, high-proof bourbons and legendary master distillers.
Four Roses Distillery
Dating back to the late 1800s, Four Roses’ facility produces the brand’s signature bourbon recipes with a focus on heritage, quality, and consistency.
Larrikin Bourbon Company
A modern Kentucky distillery, Larrikin Bourbon Company specializes in small-batch, experimental bourbons crafted with creativity and tradition.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience
The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience in Shelbyville, Kentucky, showcases the brand’s high-rye bourbon heritage and innovative approach rooted in frontier whiskey traditions.
Frankfort East (Lexington)
Bluegrass Distillers
Established in Louisville, Kentucky, Bluegrass Distillers produces handcrafted bourbon and spirits with a focus on local heritage and quality craftsmanship.
James E. Pepper Distillery
Originally founded in the late 1800s and revived in Louisville in 2017, James E. Pepper Distillery continues its historic legacy of bourbon and rye tied to the Old Pepper campus.
Barrel House Distilling Co.
Established in 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky, Barrel House Distilling Co. produces small-batch bourbon, rye, and craft spirits with a hands-on, traditional distilling style.
RD1 Spirits
Launched in Lexington, Kentucky, RD1 Spirits honors the birthplace of bourbon along the original Route Distillery One, focusing on innovation through unique finishes and collaborations.
