Whiskey in Nashville: the 15 to Book

1.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery with a driver-guide, tour the production grounds, and taste Tennessee whiskey in the George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure includes about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and shopping. Bring photo ID, expect stairs, and note that the bus has no restroom.

“Wonderful location to visit and learn the history of Jack Daniel’s. This is a must visit on our bucket list.”

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2.Nashville Brewery & Distillery Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride through Nashville with a local guide such as Joe, Drew, Tyler, or Swade, stopping at up to four breweries and distilleries. Choose beer flights or spirits at your own cost, hear city stories, pass murals, and tailor the route when possible. The two-hour golf cart tour is a relaxed way to explore beyond Broadway.

“The tour is awesome and different every time. This was our second trip. Our tour guide, Joshua was very informative and fun.”

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3.Nashville’s Big Machine Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

At Big Machine Brewery & Distillery on 3rd Avenue, you’ll visit the production area, see how corn becomes vodka, then taste a selection of whiskey, bourbon, gin, rum, and vodka in the upstairs VIP Lounge. Guides such as Jim, Haley, Jacob, and Ally bring the process to life. Allow 45 minutes, plus extra time for drinks or shopping.

“It was good learned more about the making of it then I thought I would and the alcohol tastings were definitely good”

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4.Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

Spend about an hour at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery with guides such as Darrin, Heather, Chris, or Jason. Hear tales of sunken ships, lost gold, and a family business reborn after a century, then taste Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, and Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur. The small group size keeps the experience personal.

“Very informative tour. Darrin was a great guide and it was awesome to see the whiskey making process. The actual whiskey tasting selection was good in my opinion. I’m not a whiskey drinker personally but my family really enjoyed it!”

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5.Nashville Barrel Co “Flight from the Barrel” Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Nashville Barrel Co’s Heathcote Avenue distillery, you choose three spirits from bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey, rum, or agave. Staff pour each dram straight from the barrel, then you taste in the lounge. The session lasts about 30 minutes, is mostly self-guided, and suits both whiskey beginners and seasoned drinkers.

“The staff was very friendly and gave us good information. It was informal and I’m recommending to friends.”

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6.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s: BBQ Lunch, Live Music & Trivia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Leave Nashville at 8:30 am with host Jay or another Tipsy Tours entertainer for live country music, games, and trivia on the ride to Lynchburg. Tour Jack Daniel’s grounds, see the whiskey-making process, enjoy the Angel’s Share tasting, and sit down to Southern BBQ before returning to Nashville.

“Jay was very entertaining and made the drive to the distillery go by very fast. The way he interacted with everyone was such a great experience. I highly recommend Tipsy Tours for anyone visiting Nashville and wanting to go to the Jack Daniels Distillery.”

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7.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, Tasting and Lynchburg Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg with a driver-guide such as Bob H or Ray, enjoy 90 minutes for lunch and shopping, then tour Jack Daniel’s Distillery for about 1.5 hours with whiskey tastings. Expect local stories, outdoor walking, a museum visit, and a full seven-hour day.

“Long drive to Jack Daniel’s. You must try the BBQ in Lynchburg. Also there is a very good small distillery tasting room off the square called the Company. It’s very good and worth the visit.”

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8.Premier Distillery & Craft Brewery Bus Tour with 9+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend about three hours sampling Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, cocktails, and local beer at at least three Nashville venues. Guides such as Jack, Jimmy, Joe, Shawn, Swade, and Ryan add local tips and conversation, while private transport removes the need for taxis. Locations can change, and every guest must bring valid photo ID.

“It was informative and fun! We learned so much about the process and then tasted some great whiskey and beer. Had a great time!”

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9.Jack Daniel Distillery Day Trip with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $144

Ride from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg for a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery visit, whiskey tasting, and time to shop and eat. Expect an entertaining English-speaking driver, a walk through the production site, historic displays, barrel aromas, and several samples. The tour is for ages 21 and older and runs about seven hours.

“So fun! Coach driver brilliant and funny and made the journey go quick. Tour Guide was amazing at JD tour and made the whole experience unmissable. I would absolutely recommend”

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10.Tennessee Whiskey Experience: Bus Tour with 11+ Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Meet at 250 5th Avenue South in downtown Nashville at 11 a.m. and ride a minibus to three rotating Tennessee distilleries. Expect 3 to 5 tastings at each stop, country views, bottled water, and guides such as Jimmy, Tom, or Paul. Lunch may be included as a stop, but the meal is not part of the tour price.

“Tom our driver was great and kept us on track to see 3 local distilleries. Lunch was at a great bbq place and the 3 distilleries were different and interesting compared to the next one. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a fun day.”

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11.Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours tasting Nashville BBQ, Tennessee spirits, and local beer with a guide such as John, Ray, Bob, or Emily. The 14-person maximum keeps the outing personal. You visit Central BBQ Capitol View, Corsair Distillery, and New Heights Brewing, with transport, water, ice, and tastings included.

“Bob is our tour guide. He did a fantastic job. Very personable and professional. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience some really good barbecue and various beverages.”

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12.Lynchburg Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $165

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg with a professional guide such as Ray, Bob, or Sheryl, enjoy 1.5 hours in town, then take a guided Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour with premium whiskey tastings. The $165 trip includes transport, admission, water, and the tasting, but not lunch or gratuity.

“Brilliant day Trip, driver was so friendly and went above and beyond!! The tour itself is very interesting and it was so good to see how passionate all the guides are.”

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13.Brewery and Distillery Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Ride through Nashville with a guide such as Parker, Eric, Jimmy, or Swade, stopping at four breweries and distilleries for 20 to 25 minutes each. You will hear local stories, see murals and Music Row, and choose your own beer or spirit samples. Drinks cost extra, and small groups may be paired together.

“We loved it! Our tour guide Jeremiah was great! He was very knowledgeable of the area and it’s history as well as very accommodating to our needs”

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14.Premium Tennessee Whiskey Workshop: Cocktails Stories and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

At Love & Exile’s private Tank Room, Chris Mallon and fellow Nashville bar professionals guide you through three Old Fashioned variations in 90 minutes. You mix each drink yourself, learn how bitters, citrus, sugar, salt, and ratios affect flavor, and enjoy all three full-size cocktails. Food and extra drinks are available afterward.

“Our friends and us had a really fun and informative session with Chris - highly recommended especially for whiskey lovers.”

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15.Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Ride from downtown Nashville to Shelbyville for a 90-minute Uncle Nearest tour, guided whiskey tasting, and time at Humble Baron. Guides such as Tyler, Terrell, Brent, and Jimmy bring the whiskey story and Tennessee culture to life. The five-hour trip includes transport, admission, and tastings, but no hotel pickup or bus restroom.

“There is an abundance of heritage to discover, and if the fine whiskey isn’t enough to make you a Nearest fan, the family and story is. Terrell was our guide and, having grown up across the street, he knew everything and more about the town, the property, and the distillery. Fantastic guy, fantastic tour, all the employees we encountered were wonderful, catfish, ribs, and cocktails were top-notch. Thank you! See you next time!”

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