Tastings that may accept walk-ins
Places that publish walk-in tastings or flights. Available space, hours and experience restrictions still apply. A walk-in shop policy alone does not qualify.
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- Frankfort
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Stand-alone tastings accept walk-ins; tours have separate arrangements.
Confirm the exact experience, date and available space directly with the operator.
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- Frankfort
Glenns Creek Distillery
A short walk-in tasting is published; longer and private experiences differ.
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- Owensboro
Green River Distilling Co.
The Owensboro tasting bar accepts walk-ins; the production tour is separate.
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- Louisville
Green River Louisville Tasting Room
The Louisville tasting bar accepts walk-ins; no Owensboro tour access is implied.
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- Paris
Hartfield & Co. Distillery
Unscheduled tastings are published; conflicting address/hours need confirmation.
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- Lexington
James E. Pepper Distillery
Tastings do not require reservations; tour booking is separate.
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- Louisville
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company
Tour and tasting walk-ins depend on available space; advance booking is highly recommended.
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- Louisville
Louisville Rickhouse Whiskey Co.
Barrel flights accept walk-ins; other sessions may require booking.
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- Henderson
Rhythm River Distillery
Walk-in tastings are published during business hours.
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A missing place can mean the detail is unconfirmed, outside these criteria or not available. These lists are not complete statements of every operator’s policies.
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