Bourbon Heritage Month
Celebrate America's Native Spirit Every September
We celebrate America's Native Spirit every September. In 2007 the U.S. Senate declared the first National Bourbon Heritage Month.
Here in Bourbon City, we like to celebrate with the Old Fashioned, our city's official cocktail, at one of the stops along the Urban Bourbon Trail, visit one of our ten local distilleries for a tour and tasting, or attend the Bourbon & Beyond Festival. There are so many more options to choose from, too!
See below for a list of upcoming Bourbon events to participate in this Bourbon Heritage Month.
The Urban Bourbon Experience™
Distillery tours, cocktail experiences, Bourbon-themed...
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Urban Bourbon Trail
Highlighting the city’s top Bourbon bars and culinary scene
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Bourbon & Beyond
Discover Bourbon, Music & Culinary Delights!
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The Old Fashioned Cocktail
Learn to make Louisville’s official cocktail with a shot of...
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Bourbon Accommodations
Whiskey lovers can soak up the ultimate Bourbon City...
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Curate Your Perfect Weekend in Bourbon City
In addition to nearly a dozen different distillery tours...
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Mint Julep & Bourbon Tastings at the Airport Welcome Center
Start your adventure in Louisville the right way—with a sip of something smooth. Stop by the...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
Derby City Dandies Live @ Whiskey Thief
Swing into spring with a night of toe-tapping tunes and bourbon-soaked vibes as The Derby City...
Mint Julep Month Tour & Tasting Experience
Spring in Louisville means one thing: Mint Julep season! As we gear up for Derby excitement,...
The Galoots Reunion Show – ONE NIGHT ONLY! Get ready for an unforgettable night at Whiskey Thief...
We’re talkin’ a full day of Derby glam, spring fashion, and all the good vibes at Work the Metal....
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Mint Julep Mixology Workshop with Roy Lee
Join us for a 30-minute Mint Julep Mixology Workshop led by the one and only Roy Lee, just in time...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
Easter Brunch at High Stakes Rooftop Grill
Come join High Stakes Rooftop for out first Easter Brunch! We will be featuring our Saturday Spring...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
When you're done with this experience, you'll be an expert on Kentucky's famous drink - the Mint...
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint...
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
When you're done with this experience, you'll be an expert on Kentucky's famous drink - the Mint...
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
French Restaurant Brasserie Provence Is Creating A Splash With Their 5-Course Pre-Derby OLD...
Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun,...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
Craft Your Own Cocktail: Mint Julep Experience
Experience how to make the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby™! Come to the Frazier History...
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour....
Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour
Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row....
Bourbons Bistro 20th Anniversary Dinner featuring Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskeys
Join us for a curated evening celebrating 20 years in business with our very own co-founder Jason...
Bourbon Bistro's Anniversary Dinner featuring Buzzard Roost
Join us for a curated evening with our very own co-founder Jason Brauner and Buzzard’s Roost Master...
The Whiskey Files Series: Peerless Distillery Co.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to an hour long panel with Carson Taylor, pours of two...
L & N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow
The Great Balloon Glow is a companion event to the race, the balloons on the field, but do not...
Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront
The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun,...
Kentucky Derby Museum Ball - Ruby Jubilee
Mark your calendars for April 25, 2025, and join us at the Kentucky Derby Museum Ball: Ruby Jubilee...
Mint Julep & Bourbon Tastings at the Airport Welcome Center
Start your adventure in Louisville the right way—with a sip of something smooth. Stop by the...
Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour
Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic...
Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined...
What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint...