Bluegrass Distillers Downtown Lexington

Our early September tour of Bluegrass Distillers was really special. I think about it often; which is why I’m finally choosing to leave this overdue review.

The tour itself was short and the facility was small, but that was all part of the charm. This is a local distillery with hard working people like you and me; not some massive corporation. This company takes you under their wing and opens its doors to you. No part of the tour was restricted or kept secret. They simply had everything out in the open as if to say: “this is who we are and how we do things.” It was really wonderful. I felt so welcome, and I loved the authenticity and informality of the whole thing. It was a perfect activity for a September afternoon in Kentucky.

Our tour guide Madelyn contributed to the charm too! She was such a sweetheart and a hoot. She had the knack for entertaining a group and having a good time.

The best part of all: though not bourbon drinkers, in any sense of the word, we found the one bourbon in the whole universe that we could actually stomach! Imagine that!

You really can’t beat the price, plus you get a free shot glass, you can also pet and love the cutest kitty named Tipsy (if bourbon ain’t your thing, or you tour distilleries solely for the cats), and you get to fill your own bottle! We came away with lots of laughs, good memories, and lots of info that opened our eyes to other special moments on our Kentucky adventures, as bourbon is a way of life around here. I’m so so happy they’ve been given the opportunity to progress, and to move onto an old horse farm; an exciting future surely awaits them. 🥰