Custom Bourbon Experiences
The Oak Barrel Tour Co. delivers exceptional custom bourbon experiences. From heritage bourbon distilleries to craft artisan destinations to chasing down that elusive highly desired brand; we are your best friend in bourbon. Here the thing, whether you are a bourbon geek, enthusiast, weekend hunter or novice; we have the experience, knowledge and patience to make you feel welcomed out on the trail! Call us if your not sure what would be the best options and we will walk through the possibilities that will help you get the most out of your bourbon experience. Our tour guides and planning team are either Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards who are passionate about all things bourbon. We believe that where there is a bourbon out there for everyone, there also is a memorable bourbon experience as well! We will help you find it!
The Oak Barrel Tour Co. delivers exceptional custom bourbon experiences. From heritage bourbon distilleries to craft artisan destinations to chasing down that elusive highly desired brand; we are your best friend in bourbon. Here the thing, whether you are a bourbon geek, enthusiast, weekend hunter or novice; we have the experience, knowledge and patience to make you feel welcomed out on the trail! Call us if your not sure what would be the best options and we will walk through the possibilities that will help you get the most out of your bourbon experience. Our tour guides and planning team are either Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards who are passionate about all things bourbon. We believe that where there is a bourbon out there for everyone, there also is a memorable bourbon experience as well! We will help you find it!
The Sour Mash – A Kentucky Bourbon Tour
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Wild Turkey | Woodford Reserve | Buffalo Trace
“Sour mash is made by adding a portion of previously used mash to a fresh batch, similar to using a sourdough starter for bread. This gives the mash a slightly sour aroma, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished whiskey. This is done for two reasons: it helps with consistency from batch to batch and this process lowers the batch's pH, which makes the fermentation process more efficient.”
We focus this tour to include heritage distilleries that have historical landmarks and proud traditions. These heritage distilleries use time tested mash bills and sour mash to produce products of high quality and consistent taste over time!
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Wild Turkey | Woodford Reserve | Buffalo Trace
“Sour mash is made by adding a portion of previously used mash to a fresh batch, similar to using a sourdough starter for bread. This gives the mash a slightly sour aroma, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished whiskey. This is done for two reasons: it helps with consistency from batch to batch and this process lowers the batch's pH, which makes the fermentation process more efficient.”
We focus this tour to include heritage distilleries that have historical landmarks and proud traditions. These heritage distilleries use time tested mash bills and sour mash to produce products of high quality and consistent taste over time!
The Whiskey Thief – A Kentucky Bourbon Tour
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Maker’s Mark | Heaven Hill | Willett | Barton 1792
“A tubular instrument usually made of copper for removing a sample from a barrel. A whiskey thief is a tool distiller’s used to “steal” whiskey from a barrel for sampling.”
While we won’t be stealing any bourbon on this tour, you might feel like we did when we focus on bourbons that represent great values for everyday drinkers and special occasions. You might even get to hold an authentic whiskey thief and draw some liquids for practice!
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Maker’s Mark | Heaven Hill | Willett | Barton 1792
“A tubular instrument usually made of copper for removing a sample from a barrel. A whiskey thief is a tool distiller’s used to “steal” whiskey from a barrel for sampling.”
While we won’t be stealing any bourbon on this tour, you might feel like we did when we focus on bourbons that represent great values for everyday drinkers and special occasions. You might even get to hold an authentic whiskey thief and draw some liquids for practice!
The Single Barrel – A Kentucky Bourbon Collector's Tour
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Maker’s Mark | Heaven Hill | Lux Row
“Single Barrel is whiskey drawn from one barrel that has not been mingled with any other whiskeys.”
On this tour, we will focus on some fantastic single barrel bourbons as well as hunting local hideouts for those elusive labels you desire. This is a true bourbon hunter’s tour with “run and gun” tactics to cover as much ground as possible!
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Maker’s Mark | Heaven Hill | Lux Row
“Single Barrel is whiskey drawn from one barrel that has not been mingled with any other whiskeys.”
On this tour, we will focus on some fantastic single barrel bourbons as well as hunting local hideouts for those elusive labels you desire. This is a true bourbon hunter’s tour with “run and gun” tactics to cover as much ground as possible!
Call 812-725-2055 to learn more about booking this custom bourbon experience!
The Small Batch – A Kentucky Artisan Craft Bourbon Tour
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Kentucky Artisan Distillery | Jeptha Creed | Wilderness Trail
“Small batch bourbons are a product of mingling select barrels of whiskey that have matured into a specific style.”
One of our favorite bourbon & whiskey tours! We focus on visiting artisan craft distilleries to contrast the similarities and differences with the heritage distilleries. The care that goes into each barrel represents the quality and reputation of each up and coming master distiller!
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Kentucky Artisan Distillery | Jeptha Creed | Wilderness Trail
“Small batch bourbons are a product of mingling select barrels of whiskey that have matured into a specific style.”
One of our favorite bourbon & whiskey tours! We focus on visiting artisan craft distilleries to contrast the similarities and differences with the heritage distilleries. The care that goes into each barrel represents the quality and reputation of each up and coming master distiller!
Call 812-725-2055 to learn more about booking this custom bourbon experience!
The Angel’s Share – A Louisville Urban Bourbon Tour
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Angel Envy | Evan Williams | Kentucky Peerless | Jim Beam | Rabbit Hole
Copper & King | Bulleit Experience at Stitzel-Weller
“Angel’s Share is the amount of whiskey that evaporates from the barrel while the whiskey is aging.”
Sometimes you have to give a little to receive a lot! During this tour, we focus on the amazing urban distilleries in the greater Louisville area. We pick four distilleries to visit and that part of the fun not knowing where we will go next! These distilleries certainly represent a unique urban bourbon experience!
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Angel Envy | Evan Williams | Kentucky Peerless | Jim Beam | Rabbit Hole
Copper & King | Bulleit Experience at Stitzel-Weller
“Angel’s Share is the amount of whiskey that evaporates from the barrel while the whiskey is aging.”
Sometimes you have to give a little to receive a lot! During this tour, we focus on the amazing urban distilleries in the greater Louisville area. We pick four distilleries to visit and that part of the fun not knowing where we will go next! These distilleries certainly represent a unique urban bourbon experience!
Call 812-725-2055 to learn more about booking this custom bourbon experience!
The Bottled In Bond – A Kentucky Bourbon Tour Experience
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Jim Beam | Heaven Hill | Barton 1792 | Willett | Lux Row
“Bottled in Bond is a statement of quality! A spirit produced within one distilling season by one distiller at one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. Additionally, the spirit must declare on the label both the distillery and the location of bottling.”
On this tour, we focus on the great bourbons and experiences through the Bottled in Bond commitment to quality!
8:45 am to 6:00 pm
Jim Beam | Heaven Hill | Barton 1792 | Willett | Lux Row
“Bottled in Bond is a statement of quality! A spirit produced within one distilling season by one distiller at one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. Additionally, the spirit must declare on the label both the distillery and the location of bottling.”
On this tour, we focus on the great bourbons and experiences through the Bottled in Bond commitment to quality!
Call 812-725-2055 to learn more about booking this custom bourbon experience!
What to Expect
Tour packages include transportation, distillery admission, guided tours of individual distilleries and bourbon tasting! You will have an expert tour guide who is either a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward. Time for a local lunch is scheduled & included in the tour package. Snacks & refreshments will be provided. Please bring ID, you must be 21 or older to tour. Dress is casual. Tours will depart on time. Tours are non-refundable.
Tour packages include transportation, distillery admission, guided tours of individual distilleries and bourbon tasting! You will have an expert tour guide who is either a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward. Time for a local lunch is scheduled & included in the tour package. Snacks & refreshments will be provided. Please bring ID, you must be 21 or older to tour. Dress is casual. Tours will depart on time. Tours are non-refundable.
Melissa Nelson reviewed The Oak Barrel Tour Co. — 5 star
March 24 at 7:06pm
David was amazing! We started our tour at Wild Turkey it was so informative. We then moved on to Wallace Station for lunch it was so homey feeling and small town with great food. Then on to Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace. David was very knowledgeable and hospitable. He picked us up at our hotel and enlightened us about Louisville. It was top notch from beginning to end. Thanks David for an amazing day!!!
March 24 at 7:06pm
David was amazing! We started our tour at Wild Turkey it was so informative. We then moved on to Wallace Station for lunch it was so homey feeling and small town with great food. Then on to Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace. David was very knowledgeable and hospitable. He picked us up at our hotel and enlightened us about Louisville. It was top notch from beginning to end. Thanks David for an amazing day!!!
The Oak Barrel Tour Co
Tours Depart From The Widow's Walk
415 E Riverside Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129
On the way to Falls of the Ohio State Park
812-725-2055
www.oakbarreltours.com
www.facebook.com/OakBarrelTours
Hotel Pickup Available
Louisville Lexington Cincinnati Evansville Indianapolis
The Oak Barrel Tour Co
Tours Depart From The Widow's Walk
415 E Riverside Drive
Clarksville, IN 47129
On the way to Falls of the Ohio State Park
812-725-2055
www.oakbarreltours.com
www.facebook.com/OakBarrelTours
Hotel Pickup Available
Louisville Lexington Cincinnati Evansville Indianapolis
