Barton 1792 Distillery Tour Bardstown Whiskey Since 1879
A working distillery tour, named for the year Kentucky became a state.
Barton 1792 is a working distillery on the edge of Bardstown, where whiskey has been made since 1879. Its flagship, 1792 Bourbon, is named for the year Kentucky became a state, and the grounds spread across a wooded valley of rickhouses and production buildings.
It is one of the most hands-on, working tours in Bardstown, a good counterpoint to the polished visitor centers nearby.
Barton 1792 · FAQ Good to Know
On the edge of Bardstown, about 50 minutes south of Louisville and a few minutes from downtown Bardstown.
1792 Bourbon is named for the year Kentucky became the fifteenth state.
Heaven Hill, Willett and Lux Row are all close by, and Bardstown's Court Square has good spots for lunch.
Often, yes. It tends to be less crowded than the biggest names, and the working feel suits guests who want to see production up close.
Madeline & Mose is an independent Louisville concierge. Tours at Barton 1792 are run and priced by the distillery under its own policies; we reserve them for you and plan the day around them. Barton 1792 is a trademark of its owner.