Bourbon Tasting Trip to Louisville, KY

October 10 -13, 2025

Join Us Louisville!

“The Ultimate BOM”

($450 – spots available!)

2 days of pre-planned tours*, tastings & lunch in the greater Louisville area

  • Bardstown Bourbon Company
  • Castle & Key Distillery
  • Maker’s Mark Distillery
  • Whiskey Thief Distillery
  • Willett Distillery
  • Woodford Reserve Distillery
     

*Exact tours pending availability

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3 nights lodging at Embassy Suites, Downtown Louisville (book on your own)

Need a roommate?
Contact the Trip Leader using the form below.
 

Block rate $313pp (based on double occupancy)

  • Breakfast cooked to order
  • Daily cocktail reception
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool, fitness center, wifi

Amenities

  • Connecting Rooms
  • Free made-to-order breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Streaming entertainment
  • On-site restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms

Additional Costs

 Hotel:  See above.


Transportation Recommendations (book on your own)

 ~ 5-hour drive from Chicago
United Flights – use those miles!

  • UA 5323 7:25am Friday, Oct 10th
  • UA 4394 5:48pm Monday, Oct 13th
 

Optional activities for Friday & Monday

Trip Leader will reach out to determine if there is any interest in doing activities as a group.
  • Whiskey Row
  • Churchill Downs
  • Louisville Slugger
  • Outsider Art Museum
  • Muhammad Ali Center
  • Shopping
  • Hike in Cherokee Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Mega Caverns
 

Itinerary (Tentative – distilleries subject to change)

Friday October 10:

Arrive Louisville
TBD

Saturday, October 11:

Full Tour and Tasting at Makers Mark Distillery

Full Tour and Tasting at Willett Distillery

Three Course Lunch (Alcohol Optional, Not Included) at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Bardstown

Full Tour and Tasting at Bardstown Bourbon Company

Sunday October 12:

Full Tour and Tasting at Woodford Reserve Distillery

Full Tour and Tasting at Castle and Key Distillery

Three Course Lunch (Alcohol Optional, Not Included) at Bourbon on Main in Downtown Frankfort

Full Tour and Tasting at Whiskey Thief Distillery

Monday October 13:

Depart Louisville
TBD

 

Note: You must log in as a current member to register for a trip or make a payment

Price: $450

Deposit: $100

Louisville Bourbon Tasting

October 10-13, 2025
$ 450 Total
  • $100 Deposit

Use the form below to communicate with the Trip Leader, Karen Palmer.