Bourbon Heritage Month

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™

The Urban Bourbon Experience™

They don't call us Bourbon City for nothing.

Bourbon Accommodations

Bourbon Accommodations

Whiskey lovers can soak up the ultimate Bourbon City experience even in…

Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond

Discover Bourbon, Music & Culinary Delights!

The City’s Top 21 Bourbon Bars & Restaurants

The City’s Top 21 Bourbon Bars & Restaurants

As chosen by local bourbon experts.

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Learn to make Louisville’s official cocktail with a shot of history.

Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City

Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City

In addition to nearly a dozen different distillery tours offered in Downtown…

Upcoming Bourbon Events

2026 Mint Julep Month Trail

Join us for a month-long celebration of Louisville's most iconic Southern tradition! Since 1939, the Mint Julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, and every April, we take that…

The Germantown Sites and Bites Walking Tour

Taste your way through one of Louisville's most vibrant historic neighborhoods on the Germantown Sites and Bites Walking Tour. This guided Louisville food tour combines local history with a progressive meal as…

Bluegrass Jams @ Feast BBQ

In Appalachia, music was never a performance you just sat and watched. Traditionally, it was a conversation. It was a seat at the table for anyone with an instrument. And we're bringing…

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience. You'll start with…

Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour. Embark on a journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon. Explore its unique flavors, storied history, and…

Mint Julep Making Class with Maker’s Mark

Join us to craft your very own signature mint julep! In this workshop, guests will learn about mint and the history of the julep. Bourbon cocktail experts from Maker's Mark will guide…

Bourbon Social: Legends & Barrels

Join the Bourbon Social™ for an unforgettable journey along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®! Departing from The Galt House Hotel every Thursday, this recurring group tour makes it easy and affordable to experience…

Whiskey Row Walking Tour

Can't get into a Bourbon distillery, then we have you covered. If your time is limited but you're still looking for a one-of-a-kind Bourbon experience then this tour offers everything you to…

Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience

Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History Museum and learn how to make your very own Mint Julep. For $24 (price includes museum…

The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon-Infused Bites

Step aboard a historic trolley with Louisville Food Tours to explore distilleries, tasting rooms, & bourbon-infused bites! As you roll through downtown, NuLu, and Butchertown, you'll get exclusive access to tasting rooms…

Mint Julep University

When you're done with this experience, you'll be an expert on Kentucky's famous drink - the Mint Julep! You'll be able to brag to your friends that you graduated from Mint Julep…

Rabbit Hole Bourbon Dinner

Thursday, April 16th | High Stakes Rooftop, 6th Floor of Tempo by NuLu, Louisville, KY Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the bold, innovative flavors of Rabbit Hole Bourbon. Experience the…