Location: Frankfort
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The city of Frankfort has a long and torturous history. First settled in 1786, the city has survived a failed attempt to make Kentucky a part of the Spanish Empire, an occupation by the Confederate Army, disastrous fires, and flooding from the Kentucky River. This exciting past has left the capital city full of historic sites, museums, and restored mansions. Visit the bourbon warehouses at the Buffalo Trace Distillery or explore the beautiful Bluegrass Hills at the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary.
Restaurants in Frankfort
1. Rolling Barrel Tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
You drink. We drive. Rolling Barrel Tours is a unique experience offering day trip bourbon excursions, conveniently departing and returning to the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, KY. Private, curated bourbon experiences are also available.
2. Castle & Key Distillery
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5.0 based on 427 reviews
Castle & Key Distillery is located on the site of the historic Old Taylor Distillery in Millville, KY. After sitting abandoned to fall into ruin, new owners purchased the property in 2014. Production began at the distillery in late 2016 for the first time in over 40 years. Castle & Key produces premium spirits made from scratch. Gin and vodka are currently available while bourbon and rye whiskey continue to age.
Reviewed By joydeanb2017 - Columbia, United States
Our group of six very much enjoyed our visit to Castle & Key. We were trying to remain covid compliant and we felt very safe there. We were outside on their beautiful grounds, tried some of the cocktails while relaxing and sitting out on the chairs along the creek, took a walk through the grounds - enjoyed the great variety of plants and trees there. It was a wonderful afternoon and would recommend a visit to this place! Very very nice!
3. West Sixth Farm
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The agricultural extension of West Sixth Brewing. 120 rolling acres in Franklin Co, KY with an open-air taproom and nano-brewery, hop yard, orchard, walking paths & 4.5 miles of mountain biking trail. Hosting events, growing ingredients for brewing & promoting agritourism in Kentucky. Enjoy a fresh West Sixth brew with family and friends, with occasional food trucks for lunch & dinner.
4. Kentucky River Tours
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
COVID-19 UPDATE 3/17/20 In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic we are altering operations. We are still offering river boat tours beginning April 4th, 2020. Tours will be limited to 8 passengers which allows ample social distancing on board. Also, all tours will meet at River View Park in Downtown Frankfort KY, around 700 Wilkinson Blvd., and across the street from the very colorful "Urban Woods" Apartments. Catch the Bourbon Boat! THE ONLY DISTILLERY TOUR IN THE UNITED STATES OFFERED FROM THE WATER! As mentioned in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine! We operate in Frankfort Kentucky, meeting our guests at Buffalo Trace Distillery. We offer guided historical tours of the Kentucky River, and take a different look at bourbon and how the river helped make it what it is. Tours run approx. 50 minutes and are filled with history, river lore and FUN!
5. Buffalo Trace Distillery
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4.5 based on 2,423 reviews
Buffalo Trace Distillery has been following the global spread of COVID-19 which has allowed us to refine and progressively implement new protocol. After months of careful planning, we are thrilled to announce we will be reopening to visitors on July 1. We are implementing many new procedures to address safety for our visitors and staff. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present, and these policies follow expert guidance to maximize visitors’ health and safety. As with other organizations, Buffalo Trace Distillery has a phased approach. Please visit, https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/visit-us/covid-19-what-to-expect.html, for more information about what you can expect at the Distillery and watch a short video outlinein our precautions.
Reviewed By 690richb - Fishers, United States
Buffalo Trace has one of the best distillery tours on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!! Our tour guide, Eugene, was very knowledgeable about the distillery and bourbon history. Loved seeing my favorite bourbon, Blanton’s, being bottled. High light of the tour for me. Highly recommend this stop on the Trail.
6. Three Boys Farm Distillery
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By mikesX5815UN
If you are in the Frankfort Kentucky area, Don't pass up the opportunity to visit three boys farm. This is a great little distillery off the beaten path. They have a great philosophy, Hunter, the master distiller is a great guy who definitely knows what he's doing. You can do cask strength barrel tastings in the visitor center and the distillery tour across the way is very interesting and informative.
7. Glenns Creek Distillery
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Want to see, understand and make Bourbon then Glenns Creek's small Pot still distillery located on the Former Old Crow Distillery Property at 3501 McCracken Pike Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 is the stop for you! Home of OCD #5 single barrel, barrel strength Bourbon, Café Ole' Bourbon, Cuervito Vivo! Bourbon, Stave + Barrel Bourbon, Ryskey Whiskey, Kentucky Prohibition Rum, S'otit Vodka, Hamilton Spirit, Hamilton Dark, Hamilton Smoke. If you have seen our big brothers AND still wondered how Bourbon is made come see us!
Reviewed By hynds1797
Very casual and informative look at a small craft distillery. Prior commitments about Covid enforcements have some merit but the place is open air with fans blowing to circulate the air. Distancing practiced at the bar but you can’t wear a mask and drink (obviously). Masks were required when not at the bar but not strictly enforced. Tour size limited to 8 people. Enough about Covid, Bourbons are excellent and Dave gives you a lot of information that you won’t get in the industrial sized tours. Really enjoyed this as a highlight of our trip through KY.
8. Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
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4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By christy16415 - Erie, United States
We stopped here when we were on our way through Frankfort touring distilleries. We were in the mood for a change and wanted to get away from the crowds so we thought a winery would be nice. We were not disappointed! Prodigy Vineyards is a small family-owned operation. It is very inviting and the wine was delicious. On the day we were visited there were only a handful of people and we sat at the bar. I did a flight of dry reds and my husband did a flight of semi sweet wines and we both really enjoyed it. The property has a pond and horses that stroll by while you’re sitting there drinking wine which we thought was pretty cool. There are also a couple of friendly dogs that live there that they let in and out to stop by and say hello. Nice gift shop too. Very much worth the stop if you are in Frankfort.
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