Tours & Tastings
Experience the truest expression of Woodford Reserve at our historic distillery in Versailles, KY.
Classic Experiences
Woodford Reserve's Path to Flavor Tour
Join us for a guided tour of our Distillery and historic location. Our most popular experience, you’ll explore all five sources of flavor from grain to glass. Finishing with a tasting of our award winning craft bourbons and whiskies you'll truly experience the Woodford Reserve difference.
By online Reservation only.
Spectacle for the Senses Tasting
Our most interactive tasting! Hosted in the historic Dryer House overlooking our water source, you'll taste 5 award winning whiskies alongside a simple bite to explore the nuances of whiskey and flavor pairing. Designed by our Master Distiller it is sure to be a true spectacle for your senses!
By online Reservation only.
A Classic Mixology Experience
Enjoy a journey through the rich history of some of our favorite classic cocktails. Hosted in our Tasting Bar at the Gristmill House, this exclusive, limited experience will allow guests to learn about various classics like the Old Fashioned with our Woodford Reserve family of whiskies while learning the origins of the cocktails and how it is intrinsically tied to the Woodford Reserve Distillery. Guests will also receive a souvenir rocks glass, recipes for all of our signature Woodford Reserve cocktails and bourbon balls.
By online Reservation only.
Elevated Experiences
The Evolution of Double Oaked: A Tasting
Double Oaked stands as the most celebrated barrel finish in Woodford Reserve history. Join one of our whiskey experts for an in-depth look at the Double Oaked evolution and the iconic finishing barrel that started it all. The experience starts with a trip to our historic Warehouse C, followed by a comprehensive tasting, exploring toast levels, char styles, and the wood science behind how our double-oaked finishing barrels impart notes of caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spice into the spirit. We’ll finish with a toast of our newest family member, Double Oaked Rye!
Together, we'll taste through a premium lineup of five finished favorites:
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: Our classic, double-matured bourbon
- Double Oaked Rye: Our newest double oaked innovation
- Double Oaked Single Barrel: taste how a single secondary barrel brings its own unique personality to the flavor.
- Double Double Oaked: the distillery series expression that started it all
- Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak: A special, limited-edition treat that showcases the massive impact of extended wood seasoning.
Innovation Inspired Tour and Tasting
Woodford Reserve Distillery is the home of innovation, where we push the creative bounds of our award-winning bourbons and whiskies. This experience includes a full distillery tour highlighting our five sources of flavor and finishes with an elevated tasting of a few of our most highly sought after whiskies. Each guest will have the opportunity to purchase an allocated whiskey at the conclusion of the experience.
By online Reservation only.
From the Reserve:
A Curated Cocktail Experience
In our most exclusive cocktail experience, you will explore crafting luxury cocktails with rare whiskies from our curated archival collection. A detailed demonstration of our favorite classic cocktails with an innovative twist draws on inspiration from some of Woodford Reserve's most rare whiskies from years past. Guests will also receive a souvenir Double Old Fashioned tumbler.
Online reservation only.
Rare and Reserved
The Woodford Reserve Distillery has long been known as a place where craftsmanship, innovation and elegance are uniquely interwoven into award winning spirits. Join us for an exploration of how we craft some of the world's most renowned whiskies as we travel through distillation and maturation, followed by a curated luxury cocktail experience in our historic and exclusive Elijah Pepper home. Guests will also receive the opportunity to purchase a rare, highly allocated product.
Online reservation only.
VIP Master Distiller Tour Experience
For the ultimate Woodford Reserve fan! Join Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and/or Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall on a two-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the Distillery, Lab, Warehouse, and ending a Family of Brands tasting. Each ticket includes a limited edition bottle. This experience is limited to 8 guests and is only offered as our distiller's schedules permit.
By online Reservation only.
Waitlist available.
Private Tours & Tastings at Woodford Reserve
Elevate your visit with an exclusive, private journey through our historic distillery. We offer a variety of tailored experiences based on your group size:
Group Experiences
- Intimate Groups (Up to 10): Enjoy a private session of our most popular programs, including Innovation Inspired, Barrel to Bottle, A Classic Mixology Experience, Rare and Reserved, or Bourbon Academy.
Note: The "From Pepper to Present" experience is limited to 8 guests.
- Mid-Sized Groups (Up to 20): Our classic experiences, Path to Flavor and Spectacle for the Senses, are available privately and can be enhanced with an Elevated Tasting or Food Pairing upgrade.
- Large Groups (20+): Larger parties are welcome and will be split into smaller groups to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience.
Booking & Payment
- Reservations are subject to availability and can be booked between 90 days and 6 months in advance.
- Full payment is required within two weeks of reserving.
- A full refund is available for cancellations made at least 14 days before the event.
Book your experience today!
To request a reservation, please fill out a private request form here.
Seasonal Experiences
Double Oaked and Smoked Mixology
Treat yourself to a smoked and oaked journey inspired by the rich, complex flavors of our Double Oaked family. Guided by a member of our bar team, you will handcraft two exceptional cocktails: a signature Double Oaked Old Fashioned and an indulgent Espresso Manhattan created with our new Double Oaked Rye. To elevate the experience, you will enjoy your custom creations in glassware freshly smoked with wood chips harvested from used Double Oaked barrels.
Barrel to Bottle: a Maturation Exploration
Explore the effects of maturation through a progressive tasting focused on maturation. Your experience includes thieving whiskey straight from the barrel in our historic Warehouse C to understand nuances the barrel imparts. You'll conclude your experience by tasting our classic Woodford Reserve alongside the Double Oaked to further your barrel education.
Woodford Reserve Uncut
Embark on an immersive journey into the art of whiskey maturation and proof at Woodford Reserve. Your experience includes tasting various ages of whiskey straight from the barrel in our historic Warehouse C to understand flavors and nuances the barrel imparts. You'll conclude your experience by tasting our cask strength innovation. Exclusive specialty bottle purchase opportunity.
