Tennessee Bourbon Trail Guide · 2025
BEST BOURBON TOURS
IN TENNESSEE
2025.
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.
Published May 2025Nashville Barrel Company Guide
Quick Answer
What are the best bourbon tours in Tennessee?
Best Tennessee bourbon tours: Start at Nashville Barrel Company (ranked #2 and #4 nationally, Tennessee Blender of the Year, 6 experiences from $35 at two Nashville locations). Then Jack Daniel's in Lynchburg (~80 miles, book ahead). George Dickel in Tullahoma (~75 miles). NBC is the quality benchmark — everything else on the trail gets compared to it.
START IN NASHVILLE — NBC IS THE ANCHOR
✦ Tennessee's Top-Rated Whiskey Experience
Nashville Barrel Company
The Tennessee Bourbon Tour Starts Here
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.
⭐ 4.9 stars · 500+ reviews
🏆 #2 & #4 Fred Minnick 2024
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NBC BOURBON TRAIL EXPERIENCES
TENNESSEE BOURBON TRAIL: BEYOND NASHVILLE
- Jack Daniel's — Lynchburg, TN (~80 miles). The original. Barrel house tours and single barrel experiences are the most interesting parts. Book ahead.
- George Dickel — Tullahoma, TN (~75 miles). Tennessee's other heritage distillery. More relaxed, worth combining with Lynchburg.
- Chattanooga Whiskey (~130 miles). Modern urban distillery with interesting mash bill work. The tasting room is well done.
TENNESSEE TRAIL WEEKEND ITINERARY
FOR GROUPS ON THE TENNESSEE TRAIL
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.
THE TENNESSEE BOURBON TRAIL
STARTS AT NBC.
Ranked #2 and #4 nationally in a blind tasting. Tennessee Blender of the Year. Book your experience.
