The Buffalo Trace facility is absolutely beautiful...

The Buffalo Trace facility is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful place to visit. The distillery is a national historic landmark that is teeming with history and stories. They are responsible for many of the worlds most delicious and exclusive bourbons and visitors get a glimpse behind the scenes at how these amazing products are crafted. They offer a free tour (with a tasting) that starts every few minutes. This provides a great introduction for first timers and a chance to sample some of their delicious products. For more serious bourbon fans they offer a number of paid tours on various topics. However, the paid tours book up fast so you'll want to purchase your tickets well in advance.

Most of the negative reviews here seem to have complaints about the gift shop which is just silly. The gift shop is beautiful and offers a vast selection of branded clothing, books, trinkets, and even some Buffalo Trace products. I've visited multiple times and they have always had Buffalo Trace, EH Taylor, Eagle Rare, Wheatley Vodka, and Bourbon Cream for sale. I've heard rumors that they sometimes have Blanton's but that it sells out quickly. Of course, anyone who has ever shopped for Blanton's (or any other specialty bourbon) will know that this is perfectly normal and definitely not something to complain about. Enjoy the hunt and definitely enjoy your visit to this stunning national treasure.