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The 15 Best Distillery Tours in the USA

75 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The good distillery tours in the USA fill up at weekends and in summer. Below: the 15 worth booking ahead, what each includes and how they differ.

Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings - Leaving downtown Nashville at 9:00 a.m.
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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

1.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, tour the production site, and taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the historic George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure also gives you about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and shopping. Guides such as Frank, Jacob, Hannah, and Rooster are known for lively local stories.

“Great experience lots of history, tour was done well Miranda was so knowledgeable and made sure we were all engaged.”

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San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour - The pavilion welcome cocktail
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San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

2.San Juan: Casa Bacardi Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,363 reviews · 45 - 75 minutes · from $44

At Casa Bacardi, choose a Legacy Tour, Mixology Class, or Rum Tasting Tour. You will ride a trolley, learn the Bacardi family story, enjoy a welcome cocktail, and taste the exclusive Special Reserve. Guides such as Maria, Edwin, Itsy, and Rogelio are known for lively storytelling and practical rum know-how.

“Our tour guide Rogelio was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. He was awesome. Learning about the journey of rum BACARDÍ. The free cocktail. Everything!”

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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart - Stop one: begin with a Nashville drink introduction
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Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

3.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride a golf cart through Nashville with a local guide such as Joe, Tyler, Drew, or Swade. Visit up to four breweries, distilleries, and craft-beer spots, with time for flights, local history, murals, and recommendations for the rest of your stay. Drinks cost extra, and the route can shift to fit the group.

“be ready to taste test! our guide was phenomenal..we had a small group so he added some "local" hangouts for us. REALLY a treat.”

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Nashville's Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - Seeing corn become Big Machine vodka
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Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

4.Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

You’ll spend about 45 minutes with a guide such as Jim, Haley, Ally, or Patrick, touring Big Machine’s production area and tasting room. See how corn becomes vodka, then sample a flight of spirits in the upstairs VIP lounge. The tour ends in the shop and bar, where you can buy bottles, merchandise, cocktails, and desserts.

“The tour of the Big Machine Distillery was great, very interesting, informative, and fun! We got to do tastings of their vodka, rum, and whiskey, all of which were very good. The only reason I gave 4 stars, is because the Viator description says it includes a cocktail, but when we were there, we were told it doesn't. Still definitely worth the $15 though! We still stayed afterwards and had a cocktail at their bar.”

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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings - Arriving on Clinton Street
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Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

5.Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Spend about an hour at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery learning how Tennessee whiskey is made, hearing the family story, and tasting four pours, including an old whiskey, two bourbon recipes, and Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur. Guides such as Darrin, Heather, and Jason are known for lively storytelling. Bar, food, and shopping are available on-site.

“Fun and informative tour of a local distillery with history back into the 1800. The tour guide was friendly and the whiskey was good but definitely not for new drinkers. Although you’re drinking straight whiskey/bourbon you could pick up the flavors that are mentioned. I would suggest even if you don’t like whiskey!”

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Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting - What you may taste: vodka, gin, and whiskey
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Tom’s Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

6.Tom’s Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour at Tom’s Town Distilling Co. in Kansas City learning how its spirits are made, hearing stories about Tom Pendergast and sampling vodka, gin, and whiskey. Guides such as Dick and Deanna bring energy and local context. The tour involves stairs, welcomes service animals, and is limited to 20 people.

“It was an amazing informative experience! They had everyone engaged and made sure they understood exactly how the process works to make the different liquors. I absolutely had a blast and when I’m back in town, I will definitely do it again!”

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Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit - Lynchburg town square and the 90-minute stop
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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

7.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg by air-conditioned bus, with a driver-guide such as Bob or Ray sharing local stories along the way. You get about 90 minutes in town for lunch and shops, then a roughly 1.5-hour Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour with whiskey tastings. Adults 21 and older only.

“Long drive to Jack Daniel’s. You must try the BBQ in Lynchburg. Also there is a very good small distillery tasting room off the square called the Company. It’s very good and worth the visit.”

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Ridden- Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour - Riding the Blue River trail and town paths
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Ridden- Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour

8.Ridden- Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours riding a stable fat bike through Breckenridge with a guide such as Chris, Ryan, Annie, or Anna. Expect local history, mountain views, snow or dry trails depending on season, tastings at a distillery and Broken Compass Brewery, then a van ride back downtown. The route is easy for most active adults, but you must pedal.

“Ryan was amazing! This was such a unique way to see the town with a little adventure, and of course, some spirits! Shout out to Tommy at Broken Compass-great dude.”

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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours - Choosing between Louisville, Lexington, and Bardstown
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Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

9.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $179

Spend about nine hours with Travel the Trail, choosing three distilleries in Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown. Your guide, such as Rob, Bob, Lee, or A.J. Holley, handles bookings, driving, tours, tastings, lunch, and a horse farm visit if requested. Expect a relaxed private day, with some outdoor walking.

“Rob was a fantastic host. He talked the perfect amount and conversation was not strained. We really enjoyed him. The places we toured were fantastic. Two of them we would have never toured had it not been for you. Plus we also did a chocolate/bourbon pairing which was cool to do something different. If I could award 10 stars i would.”

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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings - Why the small group makes a difference
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Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

10.Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Ride between at least three Nashville distilleries and breweries with a local guide such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, or Shawn. Expect 9 to 12 tastings, including whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, beer, and cocktails. Stops can change, but the tour often includes Nelson’s Green Brier, Nashville Barrel Company, New Heights Brewing, Fat Bottom, Pennington, or Big Machine.

“All three of our visits were great! Especially Fat Bottom (Amy) and Nelson’s Greenbriar Isaias (sp). Our guide, Shawn (sp) was a highlight.”

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Nashville: Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings - Arriving at Jack Daniel’s in Lynchburg
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Nashville: Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

11.Nashville: Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $144

Ride from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg, tour the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, smell whiskey aging in barrel warehouses, and taste several expressions on site. English-speaking guides such as Frank, Jimmy, Morgan, and Kayla have led recent trips. You also get free time for lunch and shopping in Lynchburg.

“An amazing place, wow an experience and must go once in a lifetime”

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NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour - Starting downtown without a long shuttle ride
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NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

12.NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride in a luxury GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban with guides such as Mike, Tony, Kyle, or Tracy. Visit three wineries and Old Mission Distilling on the sunset route, with stops shaped by availability, weather, and group pace. Wine, cocktails, food, and bottles cost extra.

“Excellent experience. Had a great time and Mike knows his stuff. Would definitely do it again! Highly recommend!”

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Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass - The tasting: spirits, samples, and two mini cocktails
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Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

13.Chuckanut Bay Distillery Tour with 2 Mini Cocktails and Gift Glass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Spend about an hour touring Chuckanut Bay Distillery in Bellingham with an English-speaking guide such as Stella, Nat, Dan, or Brian. See how local grain becomes bourbon, whiskey, gin, and vodka, then taste spirits and two mini cocktails. Your $20 ticket includes a Chuckanut Bay Distillery shot glass.

“Great tour- learned a lot of info about distilling! Our guide said it was only her second tour but she was incredibly knowledgable and v friendly!!”

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Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting - The five-rum flight is the main event
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Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting

14.Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

At Roulaison Distilling Co, owner Andrew or another distillery host leads a one-hour tour through the rum-making process, New Orleans and Caribbean traditions, and five tastings, including special releases. The intimate group size, capped at eight, gives you time to ask questions. The distillery sits away from the French Quarter, so plan your ride.

“Got a Lyft to go a bit off the beaten path of the French Quarter for this one. Very quaint and small rum distillery, and all of the information that was shared was by the owner! Absolutely loved this very personal experience. More than enough rum tasting. All of it was delicious! Got there a bit early and there’s a place in the same parking lot where we enjoyed some mead and cider while we waited for our rum experience. Lots of GREAT rum information!!”

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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington - Kay and Hayley shape the afternoon
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Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

15.Distillery District Food & History Tour in Lexington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet Kay or another Bites of the Bluegrass guide at RELIC Lexington for a three-hour food and history walk through the James E. Pepper Distillery District. Expect bourbon, beer, cider, pizza, hot honey chicken, ice cream, and local favorites such as burgoo, with most stops close together.

“Fabulous experience once we located the meeting place. Interesting history, good food and beverage. Tour guide cute and enthusiastic.”

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Newly reviewed: Distillery Tours in the USA

★ 5.0NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour – 4 STOPFrom $992 reviews
★ 5.0NON BUS MOVIE STARS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery TourFrom $992 reviews
★ 5.0Big Machine Distillery Guided Distillery Tour With Tastings2 reviews
★ 5.0St Petersburg Distillery Tour and Tasting ExperienceFrom $2523 reviews
★ 5.0Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and TastingFrom $1821 reviews
★ 5.0Private Back-Country Distillery, Brewery, or Pub TourFrom $2903 reviews
★ 5.0Great Jones Distilling Co. NYC Craft Whiskey Tour and TastingFrom $4213 reviews
★ 4.5Nearest Green Distillery Tour and Tasting with Transport6 reviews
★ 5.0Nashville to Jack Daniels Distillery-PRIVATE DRIVER3 reviews
★ 5.0Nashville Whiskey Country Pub Crawl and Distillery Tour16 reviews
★ 4.5Jack Daniels Private Distillery and Dine Tour from NashvilleFrom $2695 reviews
★ 5.0Jack Daniel Distillery Tour with Lynchburg & World’s Longest BarFrom $2499 reviews
★ 4.5Nashville Hop On Hop Off Distillery TourFrom $398 reviews
★ 5.0Maui Farm Distillery and local craft experience Full-Day TourFrom $22422 reviews
★ 5.0Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon ExperienceFrom $90017 reviews

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