Historically Rare Tour

Service Description

Some stories can't be found in museums. Some pours can't be found on shelves. The Historically Rare Tour is an exclusive walking experience that takes you beyond the ordinary and into the hidden corners of Bardstown's past while enjoying unique bourbon experiences along the way. Bardstown Tour House Welcome, tour overview, and introduction to Bardstown's rich history and bourbon heritage. Talbott Tavern Experience Step inside one of Kentucky's most historic landmarks for a guided tour and enjoy a special private barrel select bourbon pour paired with cornbread muffins served with bourbon butter. Jailer's Inn Explore Bardstown's former county jail and hear fascinating stories of the inmates, jailers, and events that shaped local history. Beneath Ben Johnson's Gain access to one of Bardstown's most unique hidden spaces. Descend beneath the historic drug store to view handwritten prescriptions, vintage medicine bottles, the original basement barbershop, and preserved artifacts from the 1960s when the basement served as a community bomb shelter during the Cold War. Exclusive Tasting Conclude your experience with a curated flight from the highly sought-after Inaugural 2022 Bardstown Collection Series. This extremely limited collection brought together some of Bardstown's most celebrated distilleries in a one-of-a-kind collaboration honoring the city's bourbon heritage. Rarely available by the pour, this tasting offers guests a unique opportunity to experience a significant piece of modern bourbon history. The perfect finish to an evening of rare history and exceptional bourbon. Duration: Approximately 3 Hours Walking Distance: Approximately 1 Mile Start Location: Bardstown Tour House, 212 N. 3rd St., Bardstown, KY Age Requirement: 21+ Experience Bardstown like a local with a local.