Nashville · CRAFT DISTILLERY & WHISKEY TOURS
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Tennessee whiskey is a day out as much as a drink. Compared below are the 15 best whiskey and distillery tours from Nashville: which run downtown and which head for the barrels, how many tastings are included, what each costs, and which one to book first.
Nashville to Jack Daniel’s by air-conditioned bus for a guided distillery tour, whiskey tastings, plus Lynchburg time to shop and eat.
“My partner and I had an amazing time throughout the tour. Our driver was friendly and welcoming. Drove us safely to/from Lynchburg. Jack Daniel's tour Morgan, was absolutely amazing as well. Worth every penny.”
All-inclusive Nashville pub crawl with moonshine, cocktails, and craft beer, plus a NASH PACK fanny pack and guided bar-hopping.
“This is the first tour you should take to get familiar with the bars on and near Broadway in Nashville. Try to get tour guide Will. He is very familiar with the lay of the land in the bar scene of Nashville. He took us to a great variety of bars and had some good recommendations for restaurants in Nashville. Highly recommended tour and tour guide.”
A 2-hour Nashville beer and spirits tour by golf cart. Up to four stops, mural drive-bys, and guided tastings. Drinks cost extra.
“This was a nice tour of some good distilleries and breweries. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had some good info.”
A small-group Nashville golf cart combo with murals and two distillery tastings, plus downtown landmarks and Music Row sights.
“Jake was knowledgeable and so nice! Had a great time. We enjoyed the murals and seeing the sights. Would recommend. Especially if your looking for something that doesn't involve a lot of walking!”
A small-group Big Machine distillery tour in downtown Nashville with a guided spirit flight, VIP lounge tasting, and shop time.
“Big Machine distillery tour is informative, fun and a must-do while in Nashville. Bob was attentive as soon as we walked into the facility, asking us what he could get for us. Our tour guide, Ally, was enthusiastic, super friendly and made the tour fantastic.”
Nashville’s Nelson’s Green Brier tour: 45-60 minutes of Tennessee whiskey stories plus tastings, $25 per person.
“Our tour guide was extremely informative and made the experience worthwhile. We would definitely recommend this to anyone, especially those who love whiskey.”
A guided 45-minute barrel tasting in Nashville featuring bourbon, rye, and experimental pours, often at cask strength, with expert Q&A.
“The location was relatively close to downtown (3 mi.). They offer walk in tastings as well I would recommend the walk in tastings if you want this experience. They're basically mixologist since they don't distill anything on site. They mix various whiskey's to create their over proofed varieties.”
Nashville Barrel Co’s Flight from the Barrel: three cask-strength drams, bourbon vs rye vs Tennessee, in a 30-minute tasting.
“The facility is super cool and the staff is very knowledgeable. We loved it. Only suggestion is Rocks glasses to buy.”
Guided Lynchburg and Jack Daniel’s day trip from Nashville with included transport, an expert distillery tour, and tastings.
“Bob and Ray were great and very informative on the bus to and from. Lea the tour guide was very interesting, knowledgeable and friendly. Jack Daniel’s is immaculate, well maintained and very accessible. The tasting was also done very well.”
3-hour Nashville spirits bus tour with 9–12 tastings, private transport, and small groups ending at Big Machine Brewery.
“Our tour guide, Jack, was phenomenal, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a great time talking with him.”
A smooth Nashville day trip to Jack Daniel’s in Lynchburg for a guided tour, barrel-room smells, and whiskey tastings plus time to explore town.
“Kevin our driver was great. Hannah our tour guide was brilliant very knowledgeable, friendly and funny”
Nashville bus tour on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail with 3 craft distilleries, 3–5 tastings per stop, and downtown pickup for $199.
“Great tour of smaller distilleries. Tom our driver was very knowledgeable and did a great job. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Straight from Barrel at Nashville Barrel Co: taste four whiskey barrels, learn production, and take home your own bottle in 1 hour.
“We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. David was very knowledgeable about the barrels. Great place to buy souvenirs.”
4-hour Nashville tour with Central BBQ lunch, Corsair Distillery private tasting, and New Heights beer flight on a small-group bus.
“Absolutely a must do! The tour is very well organized, you are treated like VIP’s at all of the stops. We had Harry as our guide, he does a fantastic job. Great guy, informative and great to hang out with.”
Air-conditioned bus from Nashville to Lynchburg for Jack Daniel’s guided tour, premium tastings, and 1.5 hours to explore.
“Extremely well organized and thought out. Driver and guide gave us clear meeting points and texted us easily. Enjoyed the free time in the Lynchburg square. Comfortable van, even stopped on the return for snacks/drinks. Bob H was great!”
