Bourbon Heritage Month
Celebrate America's Native Spirit Every September
We celebrate America's Native Spirit every September. In 2007 the U.S. Senate declared the first National Bourbon Heritage Month.
Here in Bourbon City, we like to celebrate with the Old Fashioned, our city's official cocktail, at one of the stops along the Urban Bourbon Trail, visit one of our ten local distilleries for a tour and tasting, or attend the Bourbon & Beyond Festival. There are so many more options to choose from, too!
See below for a list of upcoming Bourbon events to participate in this Bourbon Heritage Month.
The Urban Bourbon Experience™
Distillery tours, cocktail experiences, Bourbon-themed...
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Urban Bourbon Trail
Highlighting the city’s top Bourbon bars and culinary scene
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Bourbon & Beyond
Discover Bourbon, Music & Culinary Delights!
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The Old Fashioned Cocktail
Learn to make Louisville’s official cocktail with a shot of...
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Bourbon Accommodations
Whiskey lovers can soak up the ultimate Bourbon City...
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Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City
In addition to nearly a dozen different distillery tours...
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Whiskey & Chocolate: The Perfect Match!
We invite you in to our Roost to learn about the history of chocolate and taste the delectable...
Join us to Derby like a local and celebrate Old Forester's rich heritage and Louisville's vibrant...
Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun,...
Kick off Derby Week in style with Biscuits & Bourbon, a signature Southern brunch experience...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
For advanced whiskey drinkers, this experience takes you deeper inside the barrel to unlock the...
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller's Dinner featuring Angel's Envy
Join Angel’s Envy at the 5th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller Dinner at Savor at River...
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
Kick off Derby week with Rabbit Run at Rabbit Hole Distillery! This unforgettable evening...
Join us for an evening of sips & smokes as our own Bluegrass Bourbon Baron Jason Brauner...
Blue Run Spirits takes over Bourbons Bistro
On Wednesday, April 30, Bourbons Bistro and Blue Run Spirits will celebrate Derby Week with a Bar...
Whiskey & Chocolate: The Perfect Match!
We invite you in to our Roost to learn about the history of chocolate and taste the delectable...
Join us to Derby like a local and celebrate Old Forester's rich heritage and Louisville's vibrant...
Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun,...
4th Annual Derby Week Tasting Experience
Step into the heart of Bourbon Country during the most exhilarating weekend of the year—Derby...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Crushed & Crafted: The Angel's Envy Peach Mint Julep
During this cocktail class, you will learn how to make Angel’s Envy’s signature Derby week...
"Thurby" Watch Party with High Stakes Rooftop Grill
Come play "hooky" with us Thursday from 1pm-5pm while watching the races! Use our free WiFi with...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
2nd Annual Vérité Wine Kickoff Dinner
Join us as we kick off the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with an exquisite wine dinner that...
Just a few nights before the most iconic two minutes in sports, locals and travelers alike can...
Join us to Derby like a local and celebrate Old Forester's rich heritage and Louisville's vibrant...
Step into the heart of Derby Eve with Silks Bash at the historic Locust Grove. A celebration where...
Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun,...
You are invited to the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Speakeasy to discover the cachet of speakeasies...
Whiskey & Chocolate: The Perfect Match!
We invite you in to our Roost to learn about the history of chocolate and taste the delectable...
Old Forester Oaks Night Dinner
As twilight settles over Hotel Bourré Bonne, step into a scene straight out of a vintage daydream,...
4th Annual Derby Week Tasting Experience
Step into the heart of Bourbon Country during the most exhilarating weekend of the year—Derby...
12th Annual Woodford Reserve Oaks Brunch
Elevate your Kentucky Derby experience by beginning your Oaks Day with the most exclusive ticket of...
You're cordially invited to kick off Derby Weekend at our annual Oaks Day Brunch! Join us at our...
During this experience, you will label and fill your own bottle with whiskey straight from the...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
For advanced whiskey drinkers, this experience takes you deeper inside the barrel to unlock the...
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...