Tennessee Bourbon Trail Guide · 2026
Tennessee has one of the most underrated bourbon trail scenes in the country. Nashville is the hub — and Nashville Barrel Company is the experience that anchors it. Here's a complete guide to the best bourbon tours in Tennessee.
Planning a visit? Nashville Barrel Company runs distilleries in Nashville at two locations — whiskey tasting experiences — guide-led, book online.
Any serious Tennessee bourbon tour starts at Nashville Barrel Company. Two Nashville locations, six experiences, and whiskey that ranked #2 and #4 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 — above George T. Stagg — in a fully blind national tasting. Named Tennessee Blender of the Year. The benchmark for everything else on the Tennessee trail.
The distillery list and drive times from Nashville are on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail page. This guide stays on which tours to book.
Jack Daniel’s charcoal step is the Lincoln County Process. That guide quotes the state labeling rule. This page stays on which tours to book.
NBC accommodates bachelorette parties, corporate events, and organized bourbon trail groups. Private rooms, custom experiences, catering, and live music available at NBC HQ. Contact support@nashvillebarrelco.com.
Ranked #2 and #4 nationally in a blind tasting. Tennessee Blender of the Year. Book your experience.