In contrast to the other large bourbon distilleries in our area, Kentucky Artisan Distillery is a boutique distillery that produces more specialty bourbons for the big bourbon makers. It's a shorter tour in a smaller space with tastings at the end. I'm one of those annoying "question askers" and the tour guide answered all of my questions easily. I learned even more about bourbon from being in a smaller tour group. This is a very friendly laid-back operation. Since I took their tour, they've added on a café and expanded the public area to make it even nicer. I'll take our out-of-town guests there soon so I can see the improvements myself! read more

Steve our tasting guide was so knowledgeable, welcoming & friendly! The best tour we had been on! read more

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Loved, loved, loved this place! Small, intimate and old school. Kathy was our tour guide and she was very informative and kind. We had some bourbon aficionados on the tour so she had a lot of questions thrown at her. I really liked the steps of the tour (I will leave the surprise to you) and the five tastings at the end. I think it was the first tour that I tried and liked every taste. We didn't leave empty handed so that's a good sign! We will be back read more

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We came to the KAD Clubhouse that's just down the way from the Distillery. We did the barrel thieving/tasting experience and had a blast. There was a group here on a bachelor trip as well. It was a great place to hangout and sip on some bourbons. The woman that worked there was so professional and kind and knowledgeable on the bourbons. read more

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This is a small and young distillery off the beaten path. The tour is not too long - their distillery is located in an old ice cream distribution warehouse. The distillery is not big and we were there when they weren't distilling so it was very quiet. The tour guides are mostly retired enthusiasts who are very personable. The bourbon offerings are not high proof but they do have one unique product offering and that's a bourbon that is aged in Kentucky for 3 years and sent on a ship for another 8-9 months (still in its barrel). It passes the equator 4 times. We tried 2 different sailings and the 32 barrel pick was excellent. Nice tour to add to any Bourbon Trail experience and loved the novel product. read more

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We had a great experience at KAD. We are big fans of Jefferson's and enjoyed our tour and our guide, Bob, was informative and likable. We've been to several tours and this one really stood out. We recommend this distillery to anyone! There is a tasting 'clubhouse' down the road which has a cool vibe and friendly staff. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Went to Kentucky Artisan Distillery in Crestwood. Our tour guide Hugh was very informative and knowledgeable. The samples were very good, we even got a sample of the rum barrel bourbon. Great experience. read more

Jefferson's is some of my favorite bourbon. It's always been tasty, and amazing, and this tour just cemented it. First off - Bunghole Patty. She was AMAZING. Funny, friendly, she was informative and kept us laughing. She had our group nailed. It's a simple place - I won't bore you on tastes, either you like bourbon (and if you do, you should swing by), or you don't, in which case, it's not for you! I won't tell you the histories, the shark tracking, the voyages of the bourbon - that's all in depth on the tour. Just know - the bourbon is good, the tour is short, sweet, informative and fun. Then you can go down the street to see the three forest trolls, or go the opposite way and get a beer and a bite! read more

If you want to experience a top-knotch distillery tour, this is the one! The tour is very personal rather than commercial, but because it's smaller than the big guys, you just might meet and talk with the actual distillers themselves. The master distiller, Jade Peterson, also has his own bourbon called Trackside Distilling. KAD also just introduced their first bottled-in-bond bourbon! It's a great tour that will leave you comparing others to this one. read more

This is a very nice small local distillery. It was my first time to visit and I went looking for some Christmas gifts for family. They have a complete stock of all their varieties of Bourbons. I had heard about the select Oceans bourbon and decided to make it my choice for gifts. It has one of the most unique stories of how it's aged (at Sea) than any other bourbon I've heard of. My family is going to love it. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Jefferson's Ocean - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Awesome tour! Laura was Very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about how bourbon was made read more

Everything was great...starting with Marshal. He was friendly and answered all our questions. We all liked the whiskey selections, especially the 95% rye. Great casual atmosphere. This is my second trip to burbon country and first to Artisan, but not my last. Thanks for a great experience read more

We've been touring distilleries through KY...this tour was exceptional, intimate, and highlited the unique contributions KAD makes to the industry. Once Jefferson leaves wondering what the next big thing will be! read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

Didn't get to take the tour but they have one of my favorite bourbons. I just had to come here as a rushed to the airport. The most friendly people, great products. The place is in somewhat of a industrial area in the middle of nowhere and of course I'm not from here so I really don't know. I'm glad I came. I would have like to do the tasting or tour. I might be work read more

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The tour was very well done! The history behind Jefferson's Bourbon especially the unique Ocean Aged At Sea Bourbon is so interesting! The bourbons were all delicious. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Very neat experience! The entrance is unique. We enjoyed learning about the voyage the jefferson ocean takes. read more

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Excellent tour and tasting. First distillery we had ever visited. Great introduction, and it was a bonus the Reserve was our bourbon of choice prior to visiting. Ocean is now the go to! read more

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Great taste and tour with Hugh Excellent tasting of the higher end products!!! The lever of Service and truly Amazing Ambiance set the stage for what we were going to experience!!! We had truly an Amazing Time and truly value Hugh's knowledge and he gave and shared with us!!! Hugh deserves 5 Stars !!!! Hugh brings the love and passion of Kentucky and your Delicious Bourbon!!! The photos attached are just a little memory that will last forever!!! We can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Had a great tasting and tour of the facility a few weeks ago. The guide did a wonderful job explaining all of the operations and the history of the distillery. Teh tasting itself was enjoyable and they provide quite a few varieties to sample. Nice place. read more

Tour was short and sweet, but gave a lot of info! We were in and out in a hour. Tom was our tour guide and he was great! There was a bourbon tasting at the end. Though I didn't partake, I heard the bourbon was good and strong. The tour price is cheaper than other distilleries because it's not in the heart of downtown. read more

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This is a very small distillery, but it has a quaint, cozy little tasting room. Our guide was entertaining and informative. He was able to answer every question thrown at him. His knowledge and experience was helpful. They gave you quite a bit more to taste than many distilleries. I enjoyed seeing and tasting Jefferson's, the primary brand they produce. The downside is that they do not serve the alcohol they produce on site. Also, there's no food. So it's more of an educational experience than a social one. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - The tasting tray - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

I was very thankful that they were able to accommodate our large group (16)! I booked two separate back to back reservations to make sure they had space but thankfully they offered to do us all together. Price, our guide, was phenomenal! We learned so much, he answered our questions as they came up and didn't rush us out. We loved seeing the hand-bottling and process start to finish. Definitely check this one out! read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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This tour was awesome. Our tour guide was Patty who used to be a teacher. Her corny jokes were entertaining. Her knowledge was great. The tour was enjoyable. The tasting was decent. Boubon was good. Cool being able to try clear bourbon of production line. This is on bourbon trail. read more

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Your guide was wonderful, staff was excellent! Bob was super friendly and tour was easy going and casual!

Great Tour and experience. Steve our tour guide was great and a breath of knowledge. Very informative. Highly Recommended read more

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What a great tour! Steve is an engaging tour guide, great stories, plentiful knowledge on the process and sincere in his enjoyment of sharing the property with guests. We had hoped to meet Trey Zoeller but it was a Sunday, so we will have to return. My favorite of the tastings was the Very Small Batch, even without a drop or two of water. The hour tour, with tastings, is definitely worth the cost of admission and the gift shop has a nice selection of souvenirs. read more

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Tour was interesting and informative. Bob was very informative and fun. We had a great time and the tasting was eye awakening. Loved it!

If you like distilleries, you will LOVE this experience. The staff is friendly and will guide you through the workings of their distillery. Tours have a "behind the scenes" feel and the staff isn't afraid to interact with the guest and answer any questions you may have. Oh, and Patty... she's a real treasure. She took extra time to ensure we were having fun and even provided suggestions for other activities in the area. This is a must see! Be sure to say hi to Patty!! read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Fun place for a tasting. Staff was friendly and the tour was nice. very tasty. I for sure will go back. Small but mighty read more

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Cool experience to go inside and see the workings of the distillery up close, with a great guide. And good whiskey. Thanks Steve! read more

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This was my first distillery tour, and I had a great time. The total experience was about an hour. The tour guide. Steve, did a great job talking us through the history of Jefferson's bourbon while we sat on a nice, cool porch. We walked through the facility while he explained the process. We finished with a bourbon tasting of 4 different varieties they make, and we also tried a bit of moonshine straight out of the barrel. This was a good experience overall! read more

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From scheduling, to re-scheduling after emergency, to the tour, tour guide (Steve) and tasting, this is a highly recommend distillery tour. Small yet personalized experience. Excited to see future iterations of this contract distillery and to return with extended family. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Tasting room - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

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Very small mom and pop type operation (or it feels that way, not in a bad way). Just passing through, so didn't want to wait 40 minutes for the tour. No bar, so we couldn't have a drink either. Checked out their liquor selection, very nice for a small distillery. The staff we encountered was very friendly. read more

A cozy distillery tour coupled with a fun tour guide made this distillery tour especially enjoyable. Though sold out, a last minute cancelation allowed our group of three to join a tour. The tasting following the tour was similar to other distillery tastings. My out of town guests also liked the experience. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

Bob was one of the best distillery tour guides I've ever had. He gave us a perfect mix of science, history, and passion for bourbon. (And the bourbon was excellent too.) read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Jefferson the Great White - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

Great Tour....really great Bourbon. Will be back. Unique Bourbon aged at sea. Tasting came with fun stories.

The Jefferson tasting is an interesting way to sample expressions from multiple voyages. The host provided an interesting overview of the Jefferson voyage program and explanations of the specific voyages associated with the expressions that we tasted. The tasting seemed to be relatively expensive. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

This was MY number one ask from the group on our trip to KY this past weekend. Jefferson Ocean is hands down my favorite bourbon and specifically voyage 17. All of this to say the expectation was high for me and I was NOT disappointed. Being able to snag a bottle of Ocean 26 and having it be a signed bottle, perfect. The tour was very informative and engaging, I really enjoyed the story of how Jefferson came about and the tale of Jefferson the shark. Patty was the perfect guide and we will absolutely be making a return trip. read more

Kentucky Artisan Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Crestwood, Kentucky

The entire experience was great. The staff was kind, friendly, helpful and caring! The tour was fun, informative and interactive!

We visited Kentucky Artisan Distillery on a whim yesterday and had a really nice time. The staff were friendly and especially accommodating since we had our toddler with us. Their tours are on the hour and we arrived just in time; there were six of us on the tour and since it's not a huge facility, it seemed like the perfect size. The guide mentioned that they do some fun things around March Madness during tours too. We went through their facility and learned a few new things despite having been on so many bourbon tours at this point. They're doing things a little differently here - from aging at sea to making small runs of various products for themselves and customers. We ended the tour with an explanation of the aged at sea bourbons which I enjoyed since I'd wondered about them after seeing them in stores. Following the tour, we tasted a selection of four products- three bourbons and one bottled Old Fashioned. I liked their Whiskey Row the best and enjoyed learning more from our guide while we tasted. read more