Tours & Tastings
Experience the truest expression of Woodford Reserve at our historic distillery in Versailles, KY.
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.
What to expect:
- 70 minute tour and tasting, please dress for the weather as a portion is outdoors
- Guests must be +21 to enter tasting portion of experience
- Minors must have a ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
By online Reservation only.
From Pepper to Present: A historic journey of Woodford Reserve
Witness the evolution of bourbon firsthand. From the groundbreaking work of Oscar Pepper and Dr. James C. Crow, who defined the industry, to the passionate innovation of Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, you'll discover how their commitment to craftsmanship has shaped every bottle. In honor of bourbon heritage month, we walk through our National Historic Landmark property exploring the oldest structures and taste our classics alongside our innovations. Experience the legacy, and taste the future, of Woodford Reserve.
What to expect:
- Guided distillery tour and premium tasting, please dress for the weather as a portion is outdoors.
- There are stairs in total along the path. We do offer an ADA elevator in the distillery for those in need; however, there is not an ADA option with in the warehouse.
- All experiences check in and depart from the Gristmill House
- Groups should arrive at least 20 minutes before start time to ensure smooth check-in
- Government issued ID's will be checked upon arrival
- Guests must be +21 to participate in this experience, no exceptions
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
Bourbon Heritage Mixology
Celebrate the rich history of our native spirit with an historical and interactive cocktail experience centered around the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Join us as one of our trained mixologists chronicles the history and evolution of the Manhattan and Old Fashioned cocktails and guides you through the building of each using our award winning Woodford Reserve bourbon. Guests will also receive a Woodford Reserve cocktail mixing tumbler.
What to expect:
- 45 minute seated experience
- Must be +21 to participate and enter experience
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
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!
What to expect:
- 45 min guided tasting with food pairing
- Guests must be +21 to participate
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
By online Reservation only.
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 receive a souvenir glass and have the opportunity to purchase an allocated whiskey at the conclusion of the experience.
What to Expect:
- 70 minute tour and tasting, please dress for the weather as a portion is outdoors
- Guests must be +21 to participate
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
By 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.
What to expect:
- Full distillery tour with warehouse tasting & premium mixology class
- Guests must be +21 to participate
- Guests need to be capable of climbing a set of stairs.
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
Bourbon Academy
An exclusive full-day immersion at Woodford Reserve, guided by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris. Delve deep into the history and craft of America's native spirit with unparalleled access, including hands-on mashing at the historic Elijah Pepper home, barrel charring at our water source, and a curated tasting of whiskeys throughout their maturation. Enjoy a bourbon-inspired lunch and the distinct privilege of purchasing a highly allocated, limited-release product, hand-selected for this exceptional experience.
What to expect:
- 6 hour immersion, portion is outdoors please dress appropriately
- Closed toe shoes are required
- Guests will need to climb a set of stairs within the warehouse.
- Must be +21 to participate
- Extremely limited availability, no waitlist
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.
No waitlist option available
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.
What to Expect:
- 45 minute seated experience
- Must be +21 to participate and enter experience.
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list.
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.
What to expect:
- 45 minute cocktail demonstration and tasting
- Guests must be 21+ to participate
- We do not offer a waitlist or cancellation list
Distillery Series Tasting: 12 year old American Single Malt
Join Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall for an innovative tasting of some of our most recent Distillery Series releases including the newest addition - 12 year old American Single Malt. Guests will have the opportunity to taste through multiple malt releases including Distillery Series Blended Malt, Blended Malt Sherry Cask Finish and our newest release. Each guest will receive a bottle of the newest release to take home.
What to expect:
- Seated, guided premium tasting
- Must be 21+ to participate, no exceptions
- Must attend tasting to receive specialty bottle.
* For ticket refunds, we ask for a 24 hour notice before experience start time. For groups of 10 or more we need 14 day notice before experience start time for a refund.
