Kentucky Bourbon Trail Food Guide

Louisville & Frankfort Bourbon Tasting

The capital of Kentucky, Frankfort is literally and metaphorically at the heart of it all. Located on the banks of the Kentucky River 50 miles east of Louisville, this small town is overflowing with history, good food and even better bourbon. From Louisville to Frankfort, we’ve mapped out what a perfect day of eating and drinking between the two cities looks like, including sugary donuts, local specialty coffee, and locally famous lima beans. We also suggest stealing away for a walk by the Kentucky River in between destinations if your schedule is flexible.

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A taste of the day

Stop 1

10:00am Buttery Biscuit Brunch

Start with a classic Southern style biscuit stuffed with fried chicken, sausage and bacon at Biscuit Belly. This local c…

Stop 2

12:00pm Pre-Road Pick Me Up

What started as a weekend hobby quickly transformed into a top Louisville coffee destination serving up award-winning es…

Stop 3

2:00pm Tours & Tastings

In Frankfort (just an hour east of Downtown Louisville) are Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey distilleries. Buffalo Trace Di…

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