11 Whisky Tastings in the USA 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 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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3.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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4.Saint Augustine: Bourbon History and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Spend one hour at Saint Augustine Distillery with an English-speaking Certified Bourbon Steward. Follow bourbon from grain to barrel, learn how Florida’s climate shapes aging, taste premium spirits, and take home a tasting glass. Guides such as Larry, Nelson, and Melody are praised for clear, personable teaching. You must be 21 or older and bring photo ID.

“Really interesting content. Well explained for the novice or experienced Bourbon drinker. Melody was very personable and fun. Great value for the money- special treats (more than the other tours) it was a fun group experience.”

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5.Bootleg and Barrels: Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Golf Cart Tour

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

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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6.Atlantic City: Little Water Distillery Spirit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Atlantic City’s first distillery sampling Liberty Rum, Whitecap Whiskey, Rusted Revolver Gin, 48 Blocks Vodka, and specialty drinks. You can order a seasonal cocktail afterward, buy spirits at 10% off, and take home a complimentary shot glass. Reserve a table separately before arriving.

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7.St Petersburg Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes at St. Petersburg Distillery with a welcome cocktail, a grain-to-glass look at production, and a guided spirit flight upstairs. You’ll see the lab, tank room, pre-Prohibition copper stills, and barrel-aging areas. Matthew is one of the guides praised for his humor and clear explanations.

“The folks at the distillery knocked it out of the ballpark! Great tour! Very informative and taken to areas that I've never seen in other distillery tours! The LAB! So incredibly interesting to me as a chemistry major in college! Not overly technical but the guide tolerated my 'chemistry' questions exceptionally well and with humor! Whether a scientist or someone just interested in the behind-the-scenes activities of a distillery, this tour is for you!”

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8.Bootleg & Barrels: A Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Meet your English-speaking whiskey guide at Standard Proof Whiskey Company for a two-hour walk through Nashville’s Prohibition past. You’ll visit selected whiskey bars and tasting rooms, hear stories of moonshiners, corruption, murder, and music legends, and buy pours along the way. Guide Ryne is known for lively storytelling and practical whiskey advice.

“Ryne made the experience truly incredible. Very informative, funny, and overall a great time. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn a little bit about the history of Tennessee Whiskey and prohibition.”

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9.Bainbridge Island Discovery and Whiskey tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Meet your guide at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal for a 2.5-hour island tour limited to six people. Visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Rockaway Beach, Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll, then taste locally made spirits at Bainbridge Organic Distillers. Guides Eve or Eva add local history and practical island insight.

“Cannot be missed! Don’t even think about trying to go to the different areas on your own. If you do, you will miss out on the greatest experience by a very professional, knowledgeable and funny Tour guide. It is so much more than just driving around and looking.”

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10.Ultimate Tasting Experience Wine, Whiskey or Hard Cider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $64

At Adirondack Winery in Queensbury, you’ll enjoy a 90-minute guided tasting with a sparkling welcome, seven wine samples, or a whiskey or hard cider flight. Arielle and Kat are praised for clear, friendly guidance. Expect charcuterie, desserts, a premium pour, a seasonal sip, and a take-home wine glass.

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11.Baltimore Self-Guided Whiskey Tasting Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $35

Use a mobile pass to visit four Maryland distilleries over 30 days. Sample whiskey, gin, brandy, vodka, amaro, liqueurs, absinthe, and cocktails at Baltimore Spirits Company, McClintock, Old Line Spirits, and Tenth Ward in Frederick. Plan your own route carefully, since the stops are spread out and are not a walkable harbor crawl.

“We were very happy with the place and the whole experience would recommend them to friends and family”

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