Kentucky's authentic bourbon road trip

Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown tell the authentic Kentucky Bourbon story. Come find some of the best bourbon experiences around on a road trip that puts spirited fun within easy reach.

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Award-Winning Destinations

Experience Kentucky and bourbon in one trip

Convenient Routes

Enjoy easy to navigate routes with short drive times

Authentic Bourbon

Handcrafted bourbon made right here in Kentucky

Award-Winning Destinations

Experience Kentucky and our bourbon in one trip

Convenient Routes

Drive short routes that are easy to navigate

Authentic Bourbon

Sip handcrafted bourbon, distilled in Kentucky

Award-Winning Destinations

Experience Kentucky and our bourbon in one trip

Convenient Routes

Enjoy easy to navigate routes with short drive times

Authentic Bourbon

Handcrafted bourbon made right here in Kentucky

A bourbon road trip packed with amazing experiences, whatever your interests.

Plan Your Trip

We’re passionate about bourbon and all it means to Kentucky. The Come Find Bourbon road trip was created to tap you into the best experiences. Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown are packed with bourbon adventures including dozens of distilleries, bars and restaurants, museums, shops, and so much more. It’s a must-do road trip for any season that can be enjoyed as a three-night or longer stay.

A bourbon road trip packed with amazing experiences, whatever your interests.

Plan Your Trip

We’re passionate about bourbon and all it means to Kentucky. The Come Find Bourbon road trip was created to tap you into the best experiences. Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown are packed with bourbon adventures including dozens of distilleries, bars and restaurants, museums, shops, and so much more. It’s a must-do road trip for any season that can be enjoyed as a three-night or longer stay.

Three Cities Tell The Authentic Kentucky Bourbon Story

Travel through Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown while tasting the best bourbon and making lasting memories.

Indulge in five bourbon distilleries that range from small and family-owned to household names right along the Ohio River.

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Here in Kentucky’s capital, you’ll taste bourbon from five distilleries with access to many more nearby. Frankfort is within a 45-minute drive of more than 30 distilleries!

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An official trailhead of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with 11 unique bourbon experiences. Bardstown is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World!

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Trip Ideas For Your #CFBroadtrip

May 8, 2025
Not only does Kentucky make 95 percent of the world’s bourbon, but the Bluegrass state wholeheartedly celebrates it too, with world-class festivals and events one can find only in a Gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Kentucky’s Bourbon Heart, and the Bourbon Capital of the World. BOURBON WEEK Kentucky’s annual salute to all things bourbon gets underway with bourbon-related experiences, events, products, and opportunities for some one-on-one time with bourbon’s Master Distillers—all in celebration of the state’s bourbon heritage. Here’s how the Come Find Bourbon destinations are kicking off festivities in 2025: Covington celebrates with a bourbon and baseball mashup: Kicking off on June 12, The B-Line ® teams up with the Florence Y’all’s for a “Bourbon, Baseball, and Big Rewards” promo in honor of National Bourbon Day in Northern Kentucky that lasts through June 30. Join the fun starting with a B-Line promo at the Y’all’s game on June 12, featuring a special B-Line bourbon cocktail at the Thomas More Stadium’s bar, as well as a limited custom-branded bourbon baseball giveaway. Celebrations continue along the B-Line, adding more opportunities to win a Family Four-Pack of Y’alls tickets and a Luxury Table Experience at a future Y’alls home game. Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week - A Bluegrass Experience , June 13-20: This bourbon-themed week kicks off on Friday, June 13, with music by New Orleans blues band Jackson and the Janks. Sponsored by Bourbon on the Banks and House of Commons: Bourbon Library, events include bourbon tours and activities showcasing the craftsmanship, history, and culture behind America's native spirit; bourbon-inspired goods from local artisans—from handcrafted souvenirs to gourmet treats; a Signature Cocktail Celebration, featuring “The Frankfort,” a custom-crafted drink similar in spirit to the iconic Manhattan, and a cocktail stroll. Bardstown – National Bourbon Week ™, June 9-15: Presented by Buzick Construction, this community-wide celebration of the city and its ties to bourbon’s history, growth, and evolution brings together world-class distilleries, exclusive tastings, unique educational experiences, and Bardstown’s vibrant, historic downtown. Activities include culinary offerings, cocktails, classes, tastings, and special events planned by a number of Bardstown-area distilleries. New this year: The Mash Up, a special evening pairing Bourbon Capital Alliance’s nine partner distilleries with a local culinary partner. “As we kick off the second annual National Bourbon Week™, we’re proud to celebrate not only Nelson County’s deep-rooted bourbon heritage but also the growing economic impact this event brings to our community,” said Stacey Phelps, president of Visit Bardstown . “This weeklong celebration is a true toast to the spirit, craftsmanship, and community that make us so special.” 
May 7, 2025
Kentucky’s Capital City is a magnet for families offering historical attractions, including the Kentucky State Capitol and Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History , outdoor favorites like the please-do-touch Josephine Sculpture Park and Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill , featuring paved walking trails and picnic areas, and downtown shops, including Completely Kentucky and Poor Richard’s Books . Frankfort also has a number of bourbon-related experiences, making it a family-friendly destination for aficionados of America’s Only Native Spirit.
April 24, 2025
Foodies and bourbon enthusiasts seeking elevated dining experiences find their bourbon-infused bliss in Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown. Many restaurants and bars in these bourbon-centric cities showcase unique takes on pairing bourbon with meals, specialize in bourbon-infused menus, and feature dishes that amplify bourbon flavors. Additionally, these three cities offer bourbon experiences that bourbon lovers aren’t likely to find anywhere else. SIGNATURE SPINS In Newport, the team at Purple Poulet Southern Bourbon Bistro , led by Chef Rick Zumwalde, loves a good splash or three of bourbon in dishes like fried chicken and waffles with maple bourbon syrup, “Swanky” Shrimp-n-Grits with bourbon-cream pan gravy, hickory-smoked beef brisket with bourbon-peach jus, a Casino-style market catch with bourbon-bacon-maple broth, and bourbon mashed sweet potatoes. Likewise, the team at Beehive Augusta Tavern shows its unbridled enthusiasm for Kentucky bourbon by incorporating it into multiple dishes: bourbon-braised short ribs, bourbon carbonara, bourbon-glazed bone-in pork chops, bourbon-glazed salmon, a bourbon bordelaise burger, and honey bourbon fried chicken. Even sides like the honey bourbon bacon brussels get a dousing. At the Kitchen & Bar at Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo.), Kentucky’s first distillery-based restaurant, Chef Stu Plush likes to bring out bourbon tasting notes through various dishes. For instance, the menu suggests BBCo. Origin Series Bottled-in-Bond or Prohibited Paradise for country ham carbonara and BBCo. Origin Series Rye Whiskey or Feel the Heat for its Southern fried chicken. At HOC (House of Commons): A Bourbon Library in Frankfort, Founder and Proprietor Dave Sandlin brings encyclopedic knowledge to the bourbons he stocks. Additionally, this bourbon barkeep knows how to spin a good yarn. “Everyone has a story to tell, and every bourbon has a story to tell,” said Sandlin. “Our storytelling is the framework around the more than 315 Kentucky whiskeys we have on the shelf, why we have them, why each is special, rare, or different.” Visitors to HOC won’t find food and bourbon pairings (although Sanders is happy to share restaurant recommendations); this bourbon bar is about pairing bourbon to people’s palettes. “People come in and tell us what they like, and we formulate a taste profile for them,” said Sanders.

Plan a Mid-Week Road Trip Through KENTUCKY'S Bourbon Country

Why wait for the weekend when you can experience the best of bourbon now? Enjoy better deals and smaller crowds during your next bourbon adventure.

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Come Find Bourbon in Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown

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