Louisville/Louisville Food Tours

Beyond the Barrel: Bourbon & Food Pairing Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Bourbon drinks & progressive dinner in NuLu
Louisville
Overview
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Meeting point
- Louisville
- Group size
- Up to 12 passengers
Rates
| — | Evening Tickets - Non-Alcoholic Non-alcoholic mocktails. Must be 21+ |
| — | [OLD BOURBON UPGRADE] 3 Pours + Gift Tickets Includes food, drinks, premium bourbon tour and gift bag |
| — | Refundable Tickets |
| — | Non-Refundable Tickets |
| — | Bourbon Upgrade Tickets - 4 Pours |
| — | Private Tours |
Details
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon.
Duration
3 Hours
About
This guided walking tour offers an experience that you won't find at any bourbon distillery in Kentucky: a culinary journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon.
Explore the unique flavors, storied history, and lasting impact of Kentucky's beloved amber spirit, paired with delicious bites, pours, and cocktails. You'll trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today's thriving bourbon scene, gaining a profound understanding of its cultural importance in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond.
As the sun sets over the bustling NuLu district, you'll be guided through award-winning restaurants, hidden speakeasies, rooftop terraces, and cozy tasting rooms. You'll taste a wide variety of bourbons, cocktails, and bites that pair with bourbon in surprising and delicious ways. And you'll even land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town.
This tour is a fantastic introduction to bourbon for the uninitiated, and a master class in bourbon pairing for aficionados. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon!
What's Included
- 4 Bourbon cocktails showcasing bourbon's versatility
- 2 Guided tastings of rare bourbons
- 5 Paired dishes, comprising a full dinner
- The unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Guide gratuity
Accessibility
- 1 mile of flat walking
- Wheelchair friendly (including 1 elevator)
- This tour is 21+
- Due to our set menu and our restaurant partner's policies, we are unable to accommodate some food preferences and allergies - please let us know when booking if you have an allergy.
Before you go
Where to Park
The starting point of the tour is adjacent to a paid parking lot at NuLu Marketplace. You can park there, or look for street parking (side streets are your best bet!)
What to Bring
• Suitable shoes for walking
• Water bottle
• Umbrella (Just in case)
• Your appetite
• Photo ID

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