9 Tennessee Whiskey Tours in Tennessee Worth Flying For

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 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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Bootleg and Barrels: Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Meet your whiskey tasting expert at Standard Proof Whiskey Co. for infused whiskey samples, then visit Nashville Barrel Company, Printer’s Alley, and The Ariston. The route takes about two hours and includes three tasting rooms, but whiskey and other drinks cost extra. Bring government ID, wear business casual clothes, and expect to walk between stops.

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