While enjoying the long list of notable bourbon distilleries on tastings and tours, don’t miss all the fantastic holiday gifts they stock in the on-site gift shops. And while gifting Bardstown Distillery Tours is a great way to show your appreciation, you’ll make it even sweeter by adding a bottle, barware, or merchandise. Many of the local tours wrap up in the gift shop, where you’ll find unique offerings, select vintages, and rare items that you can’t find anywhere else.
One of the best gift shops is at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown. After an in-depth tour with a short video, which you’ll watch inside a giant reproduction of a bourbon barrel, and an informative tasting, you can tour the on-site museum about the history of Heaven Hill. The gift shop is the perfect place to find your holiday gifts! There are everything from stocking stuffers to impressive one-of-a-kind, stand-out presents.
Another wonderful option for an unforgettable holiday gift is a gift certificate for a future stay at our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast. Especially a treat for those bourbon lovers in your life, our B&B is the perfect place for couples to relax and refresh. Our guest rooms are all beautifully appointed in our historic Inn with antique furnishings, fine linens, and pristine en suite baths. We’ll also take care of your breakfast each morning, which is just one more perk of planning a getaway to the Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast. Book your lodging today!
Bardstown Distillery Tours are a Great Place for Holiday Gifts
Planning a trip to Bardstown before the holiday season for shopping and relaxation is a must! Be sure to take a look at your calendar now—late fall, as we turn towards winter, is genuinely such a cozy time at our B&B. We love decorating for Christmas: trees galore in sparkling lights, unique ornaments, and festive touches around the Inn.
Here are the top five bourbon distillery tours in Bardstown to check out for holiday gifts:
- Heaven Hill Distillery: The award-winning distillery is responsible for renowned brands such as Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny, ensuring a delightful bourbon tasting experience. Visitors can also gain valuable insights into the distillation process through informative tours at the Bourbon Heritage Center and can pick up bourbon-themed souvenirs at the gift shop.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company: If you’re interested in seeing how Bardstown distilleries operate, this is the perfect place to do so. This modern space offers immersive cocktail classes and in-depth tours, all designed to educate visitors and, of course, to sample the products. You can try their exceptional bourbon blends on the cocktail menu at the on-site Kitchen & Bar, which also offers a complete menu of appetizers, main courses, and desserts.
- Lux Row: With renowned brands like Rebel Yell and Ezra Brooks, this 18,000-square-foot distillery produces a substantial amount of bourbon annually. Visitors can choose from three tour options, with the top-shelf tasting being a favorite for experiencing the most luxurious Lux Row products. The gift shop is impressive, with so many perfect options for bourbon lovers.
- Willett Distillery: Just about 10 minutes from our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast, this is one of the distilleries you won’t want to miss around the holidays. Founded in 1936 by Thompson Willett, you’ll learn all about the company’s history, which dates back to the late 1600s. After a tasting and tour, stop into The Bar at Willet for a creative bourbon cocktail and lovely sharable plates with local ingredients.
- Preservation Distillery: This farm location is known as a “slow bourbon distillery,” where 100% of its products are pot-distilled in tiny one- to three-barrel batches. It offers some unique blends and is set on a picturesque farm in the Kentucky countryside. It is one of the Bardstown Distillery tours that you should definitely add to your gifting list!
Check out our Gift Options at our B&B:
At the Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast, we have a fantastic selection of special and one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. In addition to gift certificate options, we have handcrafted pottery mugs, alpaca teddy bears, and our beautifully plush 600-thread count sheet sets, which we use in the rooms at our Inn. You can also gift our VIP packages, which pull out all the stops for one or two-night stays.
The Best Bardstown Bed and Breakfast for Holiday Lodging
Upon arrival, guests are always mesmerized by the historic southern charm of our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast. They are welcomed with open arms by our professional staff and innkeepers. The stately brick manor and surrounding land, built in the early 1800s, have a rich past. The property offers a unique lodging experience, more memorable than a cookie-cutter hotel stay. It is the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special celebrations, and much more.
The Bourbon Manor has a warm and friendly atmosphere, especially festive in the holiday season as we deck the halls! Guests can relax in the Player Piano Parlor with a hot coffee or head out to our brand-new bourbon bar on-site for a cocktail or glass of wine. We want our guests to feel at home and use our space as if it were their own. You can explore our garden grounds, bundle up for a winter walk, and explore the best Bardstown distillery tours.
Our ten spacious, antique-appointed, and spirit-themed B&B guest rooms at our award-winning, historic bed and breakfast are an ideal, centrally-located lodging option for exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail on Bardstown distillery tours and excursions, as well as for those visiting for romance or business in the Bardstown, Kentucky area. We’ll treat you to a wholesome and hearty Southern breakfast each morning of your stay! Join us this holiday season and book your lodging today.
