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Horse & Barrel Experiences

Kentucky Bourbon Tours & Distillery Experiences | Lexington, KY

Locally Owned - Family Operated since 2012

Adventure Awaits…

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Corporate + Large Groups Transportation, Tours, and Events

Private Kentucky Bourbon Tours from Lexington

Since 2012, Horse & Barrel Tours has crafted private, custom bourbon and horse farm tours across Lexington, Bardstown, and Louisville. As an official Kentucky Bourbon Trail partner, we've spent over a decade turning first-time visitors and returning bourbon lovers into lifelong fans of the Bluegrass. Every tour is built from scratch around your group — no crowded buses, no rigid schedules, no strangers. Just you, your people, and the best of Kentucky at your own pace.

Tours Designed Around You

Our signature Five Star tours visit five handpicked distilleries in and around Lexington or Bardstown, with an experienced driver-guide handling every detail so you never touch a map or a designated-driver argument. Prefer a mix? The Triple Crown Tour pairs a historic Thoroughbred horse farm with a working bourbon distillery and a local Kentucky winery — the whole Bluegrass experience in a single unforgettable day. Our Kentucky Wine Tour, a favorite for bachelorette parties and girls' weekends, visits three distinctive wineries with tastings throughout. For serious enthusiasts, the Bourbon Elite Tour opens doors to premium distilleries and barrel-select experiences.

We tour Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Castle & Key, Wild Turkey, Maker's Mark, and dozens of distilleries large and small — plus horse farms, wineries, cigar bars, and Kentucky's finest restaurants along the way.

Why Guests Choose Horse & Barrel

We're locally owned and family operated, with door-to-door service and fully customizable itineraries running anywhere from three hours to three days. Our 4.9-star rating and TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award come from one simple promise: your tour is planned around what you want to see, drink, and experience.

Corporate & Large Group Tours

Planning a company retreat, wedding party, or milestone celebration? We handle transportation, tours, and events for groups of every size, from intimate couples' outings to full corporate bookings.

Book Your Kentucky Bourbon Adventure

Ready to plan your trip? Request a tour today or call us at (859) 489-4053. Adventure awaits — and it's built just for you.

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James E. Pepper
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The Barrel Market
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Keeneland
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Castle and Key
Whiskey Thief
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Woodford Reserve
Whiskey Thief
Keeneland
Jake's Cigar Bar
Keeneland
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Buffalo Trace
Maker's Mark
Whiskey Thief
Idle Hour Country Club
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Kelvin Cooperage
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Keeneland
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1922 House Winery
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Buffalo Trace
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Jake's Cigar Bar
Castle and Key
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Jake's Cigar Bar
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Contact Us

1091 East New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40505

Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm EST

(859) 489-4053
email: hbtbookings@yahoo.com