We visited Leapers Fork Distillery while visiting family for Thanksgiving week. It's a beautiful property with charming and festively decorated log cabin style buildings. The staff and family are so kind and accommodating. Pops, our guide was friendly and full of charisma. My husband is an avid whiskey drinker and loved their stuff, while I am not a huge whiskey fan, I too enjoyed the tasting. We have already recommended this spot to a few friends visiting TN, who also loved it! We highly recommend a stop if you're visiting or live in the area. read more

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I've done Kentucky bourbon tours as well as the major Tennessee whisky distillery tours. Leiper's fork was a shorter tour but just as enjoyable as any of the others. The whisky was good- we left with quite a few bottles. Pops led a really awesome tour. Lots of fun and accessible for anyone with limited mobility. read more

This place is great - highly recommend the tour. Be sure to say hello to the cat who roams the property. read more

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I live in Downtown Franklin and decided to take a little Sunday Funday drive (15 mins haha) to Leiper's Fork Distillery. The property is beautiful and the staff is welcoming! John, our tour guide was fantastic. He was warm, inviting and knowledgable. I have done a few Bourbon Trail tours and I would say this distillery rivals those! If you consider the fact that it is a small batch distillery and fairly new, it exceed expectations. A must if you are visiting Downtown Franklin or Leiper's Fork! read more

I just loved the drive in to find this place. Super nice family atmosphere A cat and a dog wandering around. The whiskey is good. read more

Leiper's Fork Distillery - Don't drive by with out stopping in - Distilleries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Excellent stop just a short drive from Franklin. Staff was friendly. Lots of lawn games and tabletop activity plus live music!

Best whiskey in my opinion. Excellent cozy vibe here. Love coming as a local all year round.

Such a great place. Paul, you are a treasure! Thank you for your knowledge, wit, and charm! The spirits were delicious, and the information was priceless. I highly recommend visiting this distillery tour. read more

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We stopped here while doing a day trip to Leipers Fork on our recent trip to Nashville. The grounds are beautiful and the tasting room and gift shop are nice as well. I am not a whiskey drinker, so I passed on the tasting and enjoyed sitting outside in one of the rocking chairs on the porch. My Dad, mom, and husband all did the tasting. They all raved about the whiskey and my Dad actually bought a bottle. This would be a 5 star review if it wasn't for the rude, unwelcoming, pushy, unorganized, bossy lady who "greeted" us, kept forgetting what we were there for, and kept making rude and annoying comments the whole time. She is why we won't return. Nothing like a bad seed employee to ruin something great. read more

Leiper's Fork Distillery - Tasting Room - Distilleries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Being a Nashville native, you would think I would be a bit more familiar with Tennessean distilleries but alas, I am not. I have only ever been to Bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, and a Whiskey one in Tennessee. I had already planned to explore Leiper's Fork one Friday afternoon, and was recommended by a friend to give the Leiper's Fork Distillery tour a try. First of all, we were originally going on a Saturday, and on the way we got a flat tire (thank you Nashville construction for that lovely nail). It was going to take an hour to get it fixed which meant we couldn't make the tour (I live 40 minutes away). I called the distillery not expecting a refund, but they were very kind on the phone and offered me a refund if I wanted one. However, I really did want to check it out, so I changed our tour to the following Friday. I really appreciated how kind and accommodating they were! We arrived Friday morning about ten minutes til 10 am. As soon as we got out of our car, the sweetest gray tabby cat greeted us. She was so gentle + sweet and let us pet her all we wanted. I am a cat lover so this was very exciting for me! The grounds are small, but well-maintained and landscaped beautifully. There is an old 200 year old cabin where the tasting room and gift shop are, a beautiful courtyard behind it, and the distillery barn behind the yard, making the courtyard in the middle. We first walked into the cabin, and were directed into the courtyard by a gentleman named Pops. Let me tell you about Pops - what a guy. Seriously almost asked him if he could be my grandfather. He was so knowledgeable with the whiskey and family history, and oh so funny. He kept us interested the entire time as well as giggling and snickering. He also had a fantastic southern accent that my English boyfriend quite enjoyed. The tour was done in the distillery barn, where you get to witness the big copper machine the whiskey is distilled in. There was another female cat in the barn, who was also very friendly (and chatty). She liked to follow us on the beams overhead. I later on asked a cashier about the cats, and she said the cats were in the woods when they bought the property, and they made the distillery their home. I really respect a business that is kind enough to give a rescue animal a home. The tour ends in the distillery room, and Pops tells you a beautiful story that makes you nearly shed a tear. You get to sample a rye, white whiskey, and a bourbon... we also learned how to CHEW whiskey! Ain't that wild?! I HIGHLY recommend visiting Leiper's Fork Distillery... it is the BEST distillery tour I have ever been on, and I will definitely be back. Call ahead and see when Pops is workin'! read more

Dave was a fantastic tour guide. Very entertaining for the group and a great storyteller. As for the distillery, such a cool vibe. The details that went into the planning and building of it were immaculate. There's also a covered porch with rocking chairs and a bar if you're looking to just hangout before your tour. read more

John provided us with a great tour and tasting. Beautiful area and well worth the trip. Look forward to coming back again soon. read more

Leiper's Fork Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

My husband and I had been wanting to tour this place. Some friends came to visit from Nova Scotia this week, and it worked out for us to stop by. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. We have taken notice of this every time we have driven by. We were warmly greeted and obliged a tour as soon as we arrived. Stan is an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of the history of the place as well as the process of distilling. This is a very family oriented, hands on operation. We were able to meet most of the people who make it happen. I love whiskey, but am not drinking at this time. However, I did participate in the aromatic portion of the tasting. My Canadian friends loved the corn whiskey; my husband was partial to the rye. I love rye whiskey, and it was my favorite to smell. I will absolutely bring other visitors to tour and recommend the three current whiskey products to others. This is an hour of your life well spent. read more

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Lovely spot to stop on a trip to TN from out of town. Your was great, tasting was nice and learned a bunch. Will keep an eye out for their whiskey up north! read more

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Fantastic small distillery! Our tour guide, Matthew, was very knowledgeable and did a great job with a large, loud crowd. Loved the rye! read more

Such a fun experience. We've been to Jack Daniels and loved it but this was much more of an intimate experience. The guide gives a really great story of how they started and had several facts that we didn't learn at Jack Daniels. When you go through the tour, you get an up close view of the whole process and even get to taste the mash. After the tour concludes, you go to the tasting room for a generous pour of 3 samples, all 3 are great. They offer drinks and have several tables and chairs to relax at. It's off the beaten path but well worth the visit. read more

Leiper's Fork Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The tour is a must do when visiting Franklin, TN. Friendly, knowledgeable folks passionate about making great whiskey. The "Tennessee Whiskey" they are offering following the "Lincoln County Process" of sugar maple charcoal filtration is the best! The gift shop is well stocked with some great gear from shirts and hats to Glencairn Crystal Whiskey glasses and of course...Whiskey. I highly recommend this to anyone...even if you don't drink whiskey! Ask for Jan and John and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Take a scenic drive to Leiper's Fork Distillery and enjoy music on the front porch, take a Distillery tour, and relax at the bar with a whiskey tasting. Leiper's Fork Distillery is creating small batches of Rye, Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey. The tour provides an overview of how they use local ingredients and pure limestone filtered water to develop a signature taste as well as their commitment to continue the time honored traditions of whiskey making and the enjoyment of spirits in Tennessee. The Distillery is small but offers a close up view of the production process and offers a great space for special events, including the Still House Music Sessions. Colonel Henry Hunter, who originally owned the property where Leiper's Fork Distillery resides, operated a small distillery on Old Hwy 96, just outside the Village of Leiper's Fork. While the cabin is not original to the property, the historic building offers a perfect setting for music porch jams, corn hole, and rocking chairs! The Distillery is a perfect spot to take out of town guests. They have a small gift shop with locally made goods like bread and honey. Be sure to pick up a bag of Bongo Java Bourbon Barrel aged coffee! read more

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We've passed this distillery lots of times, but mostly we've been on bikes. Today we were in the car, and it was just before 4pm, so we stopped. We ended up doing the last distillery tour of the day - and we ended up being the only ones on the tour. Our tour guide John gave us such an informative and interesting tour, with lots of history and fun tidbits. I learned so much, even though I've been on other whiskey and bourbon tours. We were joined by 3 more people for the tasting (included on the tour, or can be done separately). We loved the samples, and agreed the bourbon was the best, but still really loved the whiskey and rye. This is a fun and interesting hour spent in Leiper's Form, I highly recommend it. I will be back for the monthly music event and the debut of their aged RYE! (They even offer half off tour price as a military veteran) read more

This was a very small and homey distillery with great product. We ended up purchasing whiskey and gin. They were knowledgeable and shared their short history. I imagine they'll be expanding their products soon nice quality. read more

Fun place to visit. Heather was great. I had several questions ahead of time, and she was prompt and helpful in her replies. (We live 5 hours away and I was on "planner" detail) Other staff took time to answer questions while we waited for our tour, and had lots of history to tell us. It's always great to see employees that are enthusiastic about the company they work for. Taking some more friends back sometime soon. read more

Always such a cool place to go. Great ambiance. Only problem is the women that work there are always rude.

This was such a fun tour. Colin was a great tour guide. Great stories and fun facts. Delicious whiskey! read more

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Wow! Loved this place! We did the 2:00 tour this past Saturday the 15th and then the whiskey tasting. Our guide was super knowledgeable and everyone had fun. A beautiful setting amongst the trees with a log cabin used for their building (and retail store) with live music playing. We bought some of their delicious whiskey too! We will be back!!! read more

Took a visit to the distillery yesterday with family before everyone scattered after holidays. Just beautiful site and nice up close look into the distilling process. Ginger is really cool! Our guide Matthew was awesome host. But the highlight is the whiskey. Definitely a fan of the bourbon!! Great way to kill a couple of hours and get out of the city! read more

This was a neat little place to visit. My husband liked the whiskey. They had a slushy drink outside that was good too. The drive to get there was pretty and green. We live in CA. so we aren't used to all the beautiful greenery. We went in July and it was very hot and humid. Seating is mostly outside. They have some seating inside but it was reserved the day we went. This day we went, we looked up and Johnny Knoxville was coming in. They rushed him upstairs so only a few people noticed him come in. read more

When my sister-in-law was in town, we went to do a tour and tasting at the new Leiper's Fork Distillery. I'm not a whiskey or bourbon drinker, but I was definitely surprised by how similar it is to making beer in some ways. I also learned how to properly taste and smell it. I think it's a great place to visit and tour if you're interested in learning! Great tasting room, tour, and grounds. Such a pretty spot. Would love to update my review once they have some more aged whiskeys. read more

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While visiting family in Nashville/Franklin, I was SO GLAD we made the quick trip out to Leiper's Fork for a tasting at the distillery. First, the buildings are very cool - basically huge log cabins, unique lighting fixtures, very cozy feel. Every person we interacted with was warm and friendly - especially pops the tour guide. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and the most genuinely kind person I've met in a long time. The tour and tasting were educational and fascinating. It blows my mind they don't charge 5x the amount for the tour &tasting - they could have and I still would have gone! Happy to recommend this to anyone considering it. We had a blast. read more

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Great experience taking the tour at Leiper's Fork Distillery. Fun and informative time. Great to hear about all the local integration involved in their process. Make sure you sign up for the tour and tasting, it's worth it. read more

We had a great time at the distillery tour! It's a low key and inexpensive tour. All of the workers are very friendly and the gentleman giving the tour was great. The tour takes about an hour, which includes a tasting at the end. There is a nice shop to purchase items. The sour mash sourdough bread from a local bakery was delicious. If you are in the area and have a little time, it is worth it. read more

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What a beautiful setting. Leiper's Fork Distillery is a lovely and interesting way to finish the day. We decided to take the tour thanks to Yelp! We are glad we did. It was interesting and informative and Matt was very helpful in teaching us the differences between bourbon, TN whiskey & Moonshine. In fact we came home and answered a question on Jeopardy tonight thanks to what we learned so, it is definitely worth going. :) The tasting was fun and we learned the difference between tasting wine and whiskey - very different indeed. The gift shop was well stocked and offered a wide array of gifts. The front porch is tranquil with a lovely view to enjoy should you choose to rest a spell on the rockers. The only reason for 4* instead of 5* was because with the distillery being so young there aren't many aged whiskeys. However they are about to have their first batch of 'aged' and if it is of the quality of the staff and the facility it will be an easy bump to the 5th star. read more

A little slice of Heaven just a hop away from Franklin. We've been living in Franklin about 2 years and have been to the distillery a handful of times for drinks and live music. We bring family and friends when they come to visit and we finally did the tour! Colin was awesome and answered all our questions and was sure to bring a laugh. Highly recommend read more

We really appreciate our tour guide Colin & all the employees for creating such a warm & friendly environment. We appreciate their excitement in sharing the history & daily process of the distillery. After our tour we were welcomed to stay & enjoy the picnic lunch we brought. It truly was one of the highlights to our family vacation! Lewis Family read more

Excellent whiskey and amazing tour guide. I am so happy that the first whiskey distillery tour was done in a pre-prohibition style smaller distillery. It truly give you an appreciation for the process and the love behind their product. read more

When visiting Nashville/Franklin Tennessee, do yourself a favor and swing by the Leipers Fork Distillery. Sign up for a tour and a tasting and ask for Matt. Such a great, relaxing experience with a charming host who knows his stuff about whiskey, bourbon and the process on what separates the good stuff from the great. You can bring your kids, the merchandise is stuff you'll actually want to buy. And the whiskey is AMAZING!! If you are someone who likes to sip the brown stuff this is a Tennessee whiskey you'll want to try. Buy a bottle, hang out on the front porch, play some cornhole and relax. As a bonus you can pet some of the locals read more

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I took my dad to their tour and tasting and had such a great time. Dave our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny, and clearly proud of their work. Learned a lot about the history of the land and the startup of this distillery. Everything we tried was great. Facilities were great and the ambiance was awesome; the tasting room was cozy and historic. Definitely recommend! read more

Absolutely the best. Do the tour/tasting. You will not be disappointed. Food trucks, live music, and great overall atmosphere.

This was a fun little stop for our day! Our tour guide was wonderful and informative. Will only get better with time. read more

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Pops was awesome. A very knowledgeable history of whiskey and it's distillery process. The setting was very cozy and they made us feel like family. The tasting afterwards was an absolute blast. I didn't know much about whiskey prior to this and learned a lot! Highly recommend a visit ! read more

Pops will change your world. He's the star attraction next to their whiskeys. We did the tour and loved both what we learned but how it was presented. Great vibe to the whole place and they make amazing white and rye whiskey. The gift shop will make you want to spend money so be ready! read more