Bardstown is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was recorded as 11,700 by the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Nelson County. It is named for the pioneering Bard brothers. David Bard obtained a 1,000 acres (400 ha) land grant in 1785 in what was then Jefferson County, Virginia, from Governor Patrick Henry. William Bard surveyed and platted the town. It was originally chartered as Baird's Town in 1788, and has also been known as Beardstown, and Beards Town.
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Bourbontown Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company located in the heart of Bourbon Country - Bardstown, Kentucky! We also serve the Greater Louisville area as well. We travel to local distilleries and other interesting places along the trail: public, private, event, and corporate tours available for any size group. Call or go online today to book your tour! We will customize your tour for the ultimate experience.
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The shop is well organized and the prices are within reason. I will stop by the Rusty Rooster anytime I'm in Bardstown.
5.0 based on 338 reviews
Excellent tour, fantastic bourbon and gorgeous distillery and gift shop. Our tour guide Kateilyn was awesome and we were fortunate enough to meet Michele Lux and ask her questions, etc. I have visited almost every distillery on the bourbon trail and Lux Row is a MUST SEE!!!! GIFT SHOP IS THE BEST!! Everyone who works there is super friendly! You might even be lucky enough to meet Henry.
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The Bardstown Bourbon Company is a New Blend of Bourbon Makers, pushing the boundaries through innovation, while honoring the traditional art of making whiskey. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World®, we produce the highest-quality Kentucky bourbon, whiskey, and rye brands as well as offer custom whiskey production through our one-of-a-kind Collaborative Distilling Program.
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Spalding Hall is home to the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and the Bardstown Historical Museum. The Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History displays a 50 year collection of rare artifacts and documents concerning the American whiskey industry dating from pre-Colonial days to post-Prohibition years. The museum includes exhibits on President Washington, Abraham Lincoln, authentic moonshine stills, antique bottles and jugs, medicinal whiskey bottles, unique advertising art, novelty whiskey containers, and much more. The Bardstown Historical Museum contains items relating to 200 years of area history. You will find indian relics, Lincoln documents, pioneer papers, John Fitch land grant, a replica of his first steamboat, Stephen Foster memorabilia, a new Trappist monks’ exhibit, gifts of Louis Phillippe and Charles X of France, Civil War artifacts and guerrilla Jesse James hat and wine bottle, St. Joe Preparatory School momentos and much more. Guided tours available.
So much Bourbon and local history! Very well done, and we learned a lot. So many old decanters and bottles on display. Great little gift shop, and attendant was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a fun visit, and a must see in Bardstown!
4.5 based on 486 reviews
My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most famous songs to have ever been written, but it is also the name of a hallowed and beautiful Kentucky farm with many rich layers of history waiting to be explored and experienced. My Old Kentucky Home is a marvel of elegance and charm, as architecturally magnificent today as it was more than two centuries ago. Your guided tour by our costumed guides spans two floors of the mansion, originally named "Federal Hill." Our talented guides will sing the song, "My Old Kentucky Home," for tour guests. See 200 year old antique artifacts including paintings, high-style furniture, lavish period decor, and the carefully curated interiors of Kentucky's most famous landmark.
Our group toured the beautiful Federal Hill mansion at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. We learned so much on that brief tour, the guides were entertaining and knowledgeable. One even performed a beautiful rendition of Stephen Foster‘s song ‘my old Kentucky home’. The mansion contains original furnishings, portraits of the family, it has been completely renovated in period Upholstery, wallpaper etc.The grounds surrounding the house are beautiful to wander around, and the gift shop had beautiful Kentucky derby hats to try on for fun or purchase, as we were there the week before the derby. Don’t miss this tour!
4.5 based on 962 reviews
Heaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours, as our Bourbon hosts guide you through the history of Bourbon, introduce you to the Heaven Hill family, and lead you through an educational tasting of our American Whiskey mashbills. Make sure to visit our retail shop for Bourbon inspired merchandise and limited-release bottles. ***We are currently undergoing renovations to bring you a better experience, but are still offering tours with Bourbon tastings.***
4.5 based on 93 reviews
We had a great time visiting McIntyre Winery. We went during the day so social distancing was quite easy. Beautiful winery and the wine is fantastic. We ended up buying almost a full case of wine! The sampling of the wine was fun and be sure to try the wine slushies! Worth a visit!
4.5 based on 830 reviews
Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and continues today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Situated in heart of bourbon country on 196 acres, the Distillery boasts 29 barrel aging warehouses, 22 other buildings including an impressive still house, and the legendary Tom Moore Spring. Named in honor of the year Kentucky joined the United States, Barton 1792 offers three tours of the Distillery: the Barton Tradition Tour, the Bushel to Bottle Tour and the 1792 Estate Tour.
Great tour this was our 5th or 6th tour and always learn something different on each tour! I am looking forward to another and when we can do the estate tour again!
4.5 based on 304 reviews
We visited this museum while on our visit to Bardstown on Nov. 10. The collection of artifacts, photographs and armament was really great and much more than expected. If you are an American history buff you really need to check this out.
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