Woodford Reserve Distillery

Nestled amid the rolling hills of bluegrass and thoroughbred farms sits our historic Woodford Reserve Distillery.One of Kentucky's oldest and smallest distilleries, the present day Woodford Reserve Distillery is built on history, sitting on Kentucky's oldest distilling site where Elijah Pepper be...

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7785 McCracken Pike (at Grassy Spring Rd.) Versailles , KY 40383 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour

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Victoria U.

The $14 tour is definitely worth it- great tour guides and a substantial pour of their distiller's choice and double oaked . The tasting was a class in bourbon tasting and a cool experience.

Daniel Barnett

Easily the most photogenic of distilleries we visited. Don't try to take time lapses of the bottling process or you'll get yelled at and you're shot'll get ruined. Great time though.

Rachel Sheppard

Such a fun tour , you get to see the wash tubs, stills, aging warehouses , and bottling area. Get limited edition bottles in the gift shop !

Russell Hirschorn

Really amazing tour . Significantly better than Buffalo and Roses . Tasting is great. Bring sandwiches and eat on the picnic tables .

The Traveler

The tour and tasting were great. Tour guide was very friendly and informative. By touring Woodford you can understand why their bourbon is so good. You get to visit the fermentation room. Smells great

Stephen

Just what you would expect. There were a couple of distillery exclusives. The real surprise came later at a restaurant where I tried Woodford 's straight, double-oaked / single barrel. Very nice.

Cory O'Brien

For a unique experience, sign up for the 'Tasting Wheel' sampling. You'll lean how to bring out specific flavors by mixing bourbon with food.

Brett Jeffreys

This is everything you imagine a bourbon distillery in the heart of Bourbon Country would be. And maybe a little more, too.

Michael Ford

Woodford is one of the most beautiful and historic of all the distilleries in KY. The barrel houses are made of stone and you get to drive through the greatest horse farms to get here.

Bart Gould

Tour is now $10. Interior if the main house has been updated with lots of comfy chairs . They've gone high tech with personal audio systems. No more free shot glass. Still a great tour .

Duncan Howsley

Fantastic tour , well worth the $10 entry fee. You get a lot closer to the bourbon making process than at other distillery tours .

Peter Greenberg

This distillery is home to the Bourbon Academy. These are day-long classes where guests get hands-on lessons as well as tastings and a bourbon lunch . Read more to see more DIY distilleries . Read more

Woodford Reserve Distillery

Standard $5 tour is offered Monday through Saturday (year round) at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday tours (April through December) are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Jeff B

Great tour one of oldest distilleries in the country . Rich history worth the trip

Crystal Dawn Renfrow

Tours are $7. Get here at least an hr before you want to tour on the weekends they are busy!!!

Bob St Claire

The tour isn’t terrific, but it’s a beautiful place set in rolling hills . Then there’s the bourbon . ????????

Elise Oblander

Fantastic and educational tours ! This place really showcases Kentucky and our rich heritage and bourbon . - Elise Oblander

Nidal Ramini

Best distillery tour in KY. Also, look out for Elijah the cat. He wandered into the distillery 16 years ago and his been there ever since.

Steve Sluss

Stephanie is a tour guide extraordinaire. She's not only very knowledgeable but personable and entertaining as well . Do not leave without trying the bourbon balls .

Kari MD

Loudspeaker tour announcements and too polished appearance were a disappointing surprise. Very touristy spot, sadly. Still a lovely product coming out of here. The free bourbon ball candy is tasty.

Matt Silverman

Ask about the tasting + lunch . Great meal and cool tasting experience.

Mayur Patel

We are having a blast here. Please come and visit. It’s a well worth trip.

Bobby Kennedy

Amazing tour at an incredibly scenic distillery in horse country .

Amir Baharlou

Double Oak was definitely the best taster .

Brian Yamanaka

Amazing tour and tasting. Well worth the trip!

Jonathan Betz

After you're done, drive northeast on McCracken Pike and you'll pass a few more distilleries , including some that have been abandoned and overgrown.

Vickie Fuller

Tom was a great tour guide and I learned about the difference in whiskey and bourbon !

paolo benvenuto

The tour is really well done. The tasting has chocolates NOM

Tim Cancila

Tours are scheduled on the hour but don't usually follow the schedule, they leave as soon as a tour group is full.

Crystal Dawn Renfrow

Tours are $7 make sure you arrive an hr before you want to your on the weekends! Busy!!!

Amy Robertson

The 20 minute presentation and tasting was informative and tasty

Steve C

Best tour we had on the trail .

Matt Barbour

Find my a winery in Napa or Sonoma that is more scenic , I challenge you.

Paul Travis Klein

Tour is pretty 'corporate' feeling, and uninspiring. Check out Buffalo Trace for a more personal bourbon experience.

Harsheen Chadha

Get the golden etching done on your bottle. It's awsome

Rob DaBoom

The distillery itself is the oldest and smallest working bourbon distillery and a National Historic Landmark . Read more

Matthew King

Beautiful setting with exceptional bourbon .

Rachel K

My favorite is the Double Oaked Bourbon

David Groh

If you miss the tour , you still get a free shot and bourbon ball ;)

Stephen Z

First Kentucky Bourbon distillery I've been at. Very lovely.

Matt Varney

Nice tour and beautiful setting. $7 tour price these days ?!?!? Way to go Brown Forman... Shame.

Chris Arvanites

Don't forget your free shot, shot glass and bourbon chocolate :)

John Carr

Great value , great bourbon

Just Add Bourbon

Beautiful ride in as it is surrounded by horse farms ! Read more

Svend Jansen

Pick up an engraved bottle of Woodford Reserve at the gift shop before you head home. Makes a great gift .

INtoxic8ing Trudy Thomas

Try the double oak bourbon it is rich and complex

Emily L

double double oaked ! ❤️

Todd Collignon

Top notch best bourbon out there in large production.

Chris Smith

$5 tour , beautiful scenery , tasting at the end, MUST SEE on the Bourbon Trail

Erika Lim

Ask any question you got about bourbon and they've got an answer

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