I recommended everyone in the world go on this dinner train. The atmosphere is amazing. I booked…read morethis as a part 2 of my wife's valentine day gift. You can choose to dress elegant or be casual. It's very come as you are. Great food, vibes and service. 10-10. Must try if you're in Bardstown. Bring cash to tip bartenders and wait staff please and thank you.

My old ky dinner train was a unique experience enjoyable as a date or special occasion. The train…read moreis prompt, and the speaker is educated and makes the ride an experience. We loved learning about the stale mate between Yankees and confederate that kept the tracks up because they both needed thie liquor. The food was yummy. Would recommend

Beautiful tasting room and gift store. The staff is so friendly…read more The drinks aren't too bad either We got a smash burger and salad. Really good food.

First of all, I am a huge Heaven Hill fan and a self-appointed bourbon nerd and this tour is…read morecompletely worth it. What you get when you bottle your own is definitely one of a kind, they were pouring the first Elijah Craig rye while I was there. Also, this place is beautiful and you have to visit the bar upstairs after your tour. Completely worth it. However, the bourbon bubble is over for now. Less people drinking and willing to pay secondary prices. Furthermore, a lot of us have gotten pretty smart watching YouTube and reading about this amazing brown elixir. So, the 51% corn and new oak barrel stuff can probably be dropped, but tell me what is special about my choices. I also asked our friendly tour guy if HH was bringing back the 12 year age statement on the Elijah Craig and he responded 12 years? (A few years ago EC dropped the age statement, because bourbon was being sold so fast, they had difficulty obtain older bourbon for this brand). My point is be unique, tell me something that we don't know, what is HH doing to deal with the change in the bourbon trend, what is the new thing in bourbon. Take a tour of Wild Turkey Russel Reserve tour, they did it right.

Very interesting and entertaining tour from folks who are well-informed about the history and…read morelocal lore of Bardstown. We were treated to tastings of craft beer, bourbon (of course!), cocktails, local food specialties both savory and sweet. We highly recommend!

From the owner: Experience the flavors of Bardstown like never before with our immersive walking tour, the 'Taste…read moreof Bardstown'! Join us as we embark on a delightful journey through the heart of Kentucky's bourbon capital.

Patti was a treat! She is hilarious but you can tell she also is very knowledgeable about the…read moreparanormal. The ghost trek is perfect for something to do at night in Bardstown. However, if you are looking for a tour of the entire town, this is not for you. She takes you to a few key spots but goes into great detail about the history of each place which I enjoyed.

This downtown Bardstown tour/trek is more of a ghost hunt than all of the ones that I've attended…read morein our cities and states. The guide is Patty Starr, who I've heard about in the past. At times during the tour, I felt like I was in a seance, as she called out to "sweet spirits" and asked that they turn off the lights and such. I consider myself pretty open, but this was not what I was expecting. Patty and one teenage girl along on the tour too, brought ghost meters, which "picked up" several during the tour. The teenage girl and her parents were into it, but it just wasn't my thing. Reservation is done via phone. I tried several days to book the tour, the voice mail was full, but finally was able to get an answer the day before the trek. She said that sometimes there are large parties that show up and completely fill up the tour. So I went ahead and pre-booked our spots, which were $15 each. The tour started at Old Talbot Tavern at 8pm. I was surprised to walk up and see maybe 40ish people already there to take the trek too, so it's popular. It didn't appear that anyone was turned down though. We started outside and Patty talked a bit about her past and how she used to manage Old Talbot Tavern. Then we went in the tavern, and the upstairs Jesse James room. I had already been in there, and it's spooky up there, even in the daylight. That's where she started talking and trying to get the ghosts to respond. The amount of people on the tour was so large, that a few people were out in the hallway area. From there, we went into an upstairs room/conference like are where we were able to sit down while she dimmed the lights and summoned the ghost to turn out the light and communicate. The next stop was out in front of Jailers Inn and by that time, even though there was one more stop, we had enough and cut out early.

Hands down the best car service company we have used anywhere. Lamar picks up the phone in 1 ring…read moreor quicker. Great communication and super patient. We had a VERY last minute request during an event weekend. Flights were getting delayed and detoured to different airports. He was able to get us a driver and I am beyond appreciative. Prices were fair and service was exceptional. We will definitely use Lamar's team for the next event. You will not be disappointed using NB Executive Shuttle.

From the owner: At NB Executive Shuttle, we don’t just take you from point A to B—we transform your Bourbon Tour…read moreinto an extraordinary VIP experience. Whether you're making a grand entrance at the Kentucky Derby, savoring the charm of the Bourbon Trail, or attending a high-profile event, we ensure every moment is seamless, stylish, and unforgettable.

This tour was incredible, Tommy set up the tour and our driver Bob was very knowledgeable about…read morebourbon. Bob took us through beautiful backcountry in Kentucky and shared its history. The Bourbon tours were great, my favorite was a small operation called Three Boys Farm, where we were given shots right out of the barrel. Amazing! Tour was set up the exact way we asked.

CopperTop Tours helped my friends and me have a really great and memorable weekend together…read more My wife started the ball rolling by asking some of my friends for ideas for my birthday; one thing led to another, and I ended up meeting a few friends this weekend in Bardstown, with the tours and tastings being the center of the weekend (although Bardstown has plenty of great little attractions to contribute to the overall experience). For future readers, you'll recall that the spring of 2021 was a crazy time, coming off all the COVID lockdowns. Many distillers, who hadn't been open for tours for many months, were finally opening their doors, and demand for tours and tastings far exceeded availability. Tommy apparently has a few connections, and was able to get us the Connoisseur's Tasting at Heaven Hill, and the full tour and tasting at Maker's Mark. The experience was great: The van was large and comfortable, and Tommy--locally raised--knows the area, it's history, and plenty about the distilleries. In addition to the planned stops, he also made an unscheduled stop at the tiny Limestone Branch Distillery so we could taste some craft cocktails and buy some souvenirs. Bottom line: If you love bourbon, and you're looking for a relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable afternoon in the heart of bourbon country, you will not go wrong with Tommy and CopperTop Tours.

We had an excellent experience. Allison set us at ease right away, and provided a great…read moreexperience. The itinerary included Castle and key (beautiful, be sure to get their gin and tonic!), whiskey thief (barrel samples) and Stitzel-Weller (great history and tour/tasting and a fantastic old fashioned in the upstairs bar). Ben worked hard to help us set up the perfect tour.

Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. Shelby was so very helpful and didn't miss a…read morething. She planned a wonderful three day adventure for a group of us and we couldn't happier. Next time in Louisville we will definitely call her and recommend her to family and friends.

The most expensive whiskey I ever tasted was the Dalmore King Alexander III. A roughly $300 bottle,…read moreand a shot that cost at least $40. I was celebrating a promotion, don't judge! The second most expensive was the Mizunara whiskey from Boundary Oak, a $250 bottle. It's made with staves from a rare Japanese tree, that has to be at least 200 years old before it can be used. It truly imparts a one-of-a-kind flavor. This was included in the premium package, which lets you try some terrific and 'fancy' stuff for $30. You also get an etched glass to take home. Gerry was a great tasting guide! He was very knowledgeable about the products, and how they may be best enjoyed, including a whiskey that needed to sit for a bit to open up. I also want to give some extra credit, as when I asked about their "Sinful 69" bottle, he poured a little sample for me, and called over the other folks who were doing the tasting to try it also. Alas, I did not have an opportunity this time around to see the inner workings of distillation, but as I understand it, this is more an explanation that tour through the production area. With this, Boundary Oak Distillery was a great, memorable stop on my birthday trip to Kentucky.

Loved the patriotic theme of this distillery! The staff were fun throughout the tasting and very…read morewelcoming. The tasting was amazing. Great bourbons with some added treats like the lavender infused bourbon. Bought a bottle to bring home that I mix with some straight bourbon for a great twist on an old fashion.

Five Star Review for our walking tour and for our tour guide, Ezra. They were knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. The walking tour is accessible to people of most abilities, with a bit of uneven ground in some spots. Cool, comfortable temperatures. (Maybe have a light sweater.) Cool/interesting history of how the carven transitioned from a massive limestone mining facility that started in the 1930s, to its multiple uses today. The zip-lining looks like a lot of fun, but that was not for us on this day.

This is the only man-made cavern in the area that has a ropes course and zipline in the cavern. The…read moreMega Quest Cavern Challenge is pretty cool, but I would keep your expectations in check. We thought that meant that you'd be exploring and ziplining all through the cavern, but no. It's a ropes course, and the course is pretty small, and you're not really going into the cavern, which is a bummer. They do have a separate zipline tour, which is maybe more adventurous, but I wouldn't know because we didn't do that one. The ropes course is for ages 5 and older. Louisville Mega Cavern also offers a walking cavern tour and a tram tour, plus a drive-through Christmas lights display around the holidays. Be sure to book your activities in advance! This place is very popular and gets very busy. One thing to note is that outside food and drink are supposedly not allowed. (Oops, my bad. I didn't find that out until I had finished my tasty little tuna-and-crackers snack.) They also have lockers to put your things in if you don't have someone hanging back at the tables to hold your stuff.

Very nice display with a lot of different uniforms from all different eras and countries. The good…read morething about the tickets for all three museums is that they are good for two days so you don't need to be rushed.

"I can't promise you that I will bring you all home alive. But this I swear, before you and before…read moreAlmighty God, that when we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off, and I will leave no one behind."-Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore Jr. Hal Moore was a native of Bardstown and one of the most celebrated soldiers of the war in Vietnam. He survived Pork Chop Hill in Korea and Ia Drang in Vietnam, where his bravery and selflessness led to his being played by Mel Gibson in the 2002 film, "We Were Soldiers," based off a book written by Moore, "We Were Soldiers Once,...And Young." Moore was a 1945 graduate of West Point who had fought in Korea before he was sent to Vietnam in 1965 as commander of a battalion of the 7th Cavalry. The Battle of Ia Drang, in 1965, was the first major U.S. engagement of North Vietnamese Army troops. The 43-year-old lieutenant colonel, saved the lives of most of his men despite being greatly outnumbered (10 to 1) by the NVA. Before the Battle of la Drang was over, 305 Americans had been killed along with an estimated 2,000 North Vietnamese troops. American officials declared the Battle of the la Drang Valley a victory.