Tour FAQ
What type of tours do you offer?
Public tours are set up in advance with a pre-set departure location and itineraries. You may be touring with other customers as well. Custom tours are private for your group and we work with you to design a memorable bourbon experience based on your preferences. During a custom tour we can pick up and return to the location that works best for your group. We offer half day, full day and multiple day tours!
What is provided during your tour?
We provide a professional tour guide and driver to safety navigate you through Kentucky bourbon country! We schedule your bourbon distillery tours and cover the distillery tour and tasting fees. We provide snacks, club soda and cold refreshing water as well.
How do I sign up to book a tour?
You can book a public tour online our website www.oakbarreltours.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/OakBarrelTours through our secure online booking partner Eventbrite.
Contact us at 812-725-2055 to chat about a custom tour with an itinerary based on your preferences with a little help from our Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards.
How early should I arrive? And what should I expect if we are being picked up at a hotel?
Tours with The Oak Barrel Tour Co have to leave on time. We recommend that you arrive 15 – 30 minutes early prior to your departure time. If you are scheduled to be picked up at a hotel, the driver will remain in contact with you by phone call or text to give an estimated time of arrival as well as the pickup location. Please remember that tours have to leave on time!
Are there any specific requirements during bourbon or wine tours?
You must be age 21 or older to legally participate in bourbon and wine tasting. We require a form of ID. Customers under the age of 21 may tour distilleries and wineries but can not participate in bourbon and wine tasting. Dress is casual.
Do I have to drink during a bourbon or wine tour?
Absolutely not! Bourbon and wine tours are experiences in history, culture and craft. Many people enjoy learning about processes, personalities and importance of bourbon and wine to the state and local economies. You will be comfortably riding through beautiful country and enjoying some of the best scenery on route to some fantastic visitor experiences!
What can I expect at the distilleries and wineries?
Many of the distillery and winery tours have time outside so dress appropriately for the weather. Since many of the tours are in working distilleries and wineries, closed toe shoes may be required. You should expect friendly people at all of the distilleries and wineries who are interested in making sure that you have a great time.
Our tour guides will go over some of the in’s and out’s to make you feel more comfortable during your tour experience! Bourbon distilleries are quite popular during the busy season of April, May & June and then again in September & October. Sometimes distillery tours sell out during these months and we will let you know if we have to reroute to another distillery.
What about lunch?
We build in a stop and the time to enjoy lunch at a restaurant that offers some of the unique flavors of the region. We can go over several different lunch options during the planning of a custom tour.
What is a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward?
Your tour guide has special training from the Stave & Thief Society in bourbon studies that designates them as a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward. This training ensures that you are touring with a bourbon professional that is passionate about bourbon and its history! Our Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards share their experiences and knowledge to ensure you have a memorable bourbon experience!
Should I tip the tour guide or driver?
Gratuity is always appreciated by our tour guides & drivers. If you believe that your tour guide or driver did an exceptional job then it is up to your discretion on how to show your appreciation!
What type of tours do you offer?
Public tours are set up in advance with a pre-set departure location and itineraries. You may be touring with other customers as well. Custom tours are private for your group and we work with you to design a memorable bourbon experience based on your preferences. During a custom tour we can pick up and return to the location that works best for your group. We offer half day, full day and multiple day tours!
What is provided during your tour?
We provide a professional tour guide and driver to safety navigate you through Kentucky bourbon country! We schedule your bourbon distillery tours and cover the distillery tour and tasting fees. We provide snacks, club soda and cold refreshing water as well.
How do I sign up to book a tour?
You can book a public tour online our website www.oakbarreltours.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/OakBarrelTours through our secure online booking partner Eventbrite.
Contact us at 812-725-2055 to chat about a custom tour with an itinerary based on your preferences with a little help from our Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards.
How early should I arrive? And what should I expect if we are being picked up at a hotel?
Tours with The Oak Barrel Tour Co have to leave on time. We recommend that you arrive 15 – 30 minutes early prior to your departure time. If you are scheduled to be picked up at a hotel, the driver will remain in contact with you by phone call or text to give an estimated time of arrival as well as the pickup location. Please remember that tours have to leave on time!
Are there any specific requirements during bourbon or wine tours?
You must be age 21 or older to legally participate in bourbon and wine tasting. We require a form of ID. Customers under the age of 21 may tour distilleries and wineries but can not participate in bourbon and wine tasting. Dress is casual.
Do I have to drink during a bourbon or wine tour?
Absolutely not! Bourbon and wine tours are experiences in history, culture and craft. Many people enjoy learning about processes, personalities and importance of bourbon and wine to the state and local economies. You will be comfortably riding through beautiful country and enjoying some of the best scenery on route to some fantastic visitor experiences!
What can I expect at the distilleries and wineries?
Many of the distillery and winery tours have time outside so dress appropriately for the weather. Since many of the tours are in working distilleries and wineries, closed toe shoes may be required. You should expect friendly people at all of the distilleries and wineries who are interested in making sure that you have a great time.
Our tour guides will go over some of the in’s and out’s to make you feel more comfortable during your tour experience! Bourbon distilleries are quite popular during the busy season of April, May & June and then again in September & October. Sometimes distillery tours sell out during these months and we will let you know if we have to reroute to another distillery.
What about lunch?
We build in a stop and the time to enjoy lunch at a restaurant that offers some of the unique flavors of the region. We can go over several different lunch options during the planning of a custom tour.
What is a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward?
Your tour guide has special training from the Stave & Thief Society in bourbon studies that designates them as a Certified or Executive Bourbon Steward. This training ensures that you are touring with a bourbon professional that is passionate about bourbon and its history! Our Certified or Executive Bourbon Stewards share their experiences and knowledge to ensure you have a memorable bourbon experience!
Should I tip the tour guide or driver?
Gratuity is always appreciated by our tour guides & drivers. If you believe that your tour guide or driver did an exceptional job then it is up to your discretion on how to show your appreciation!
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 Evansville Indianapolis Cincinnati
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 Evansville Indianapolis Cincinnati