We outline the best Bourbon Whiskey Distillery Gift Shops
One of the highlights of going on a bourbon distillery tour is visiting the gift shop before or after your tour. So we’ve not only outlined the best bourbon distillery gift shops in Kentucky, but the best whiskey distillery gift shops across the world!
Kentucky is home roughly 70 distilleries and most of them also have a gift shop for bottles and bourbon merchandise alike.
SEE ALSO: Bourbon Shirts, Drinkware, and Gifts
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Kentucky Bourbon Distillery Gift Shops
Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop
With coveted whiskey brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Stagg, the Buffalo Trace Distillery Gift Shop is one of the most coveted stops on the Bourbon Trail. With that being said, the lines that form to get inside can be intense. Most of that is due to the bottle selection that can be found in inside. While it’s a surprise which bottles may be available on the day you visit, there’s no doubt to be plenty of bourbon shirts, glassware, and accessories for everyone.
Address: 113 Great Buffalo Trce, Frankfort, KY 40601
Heaven Hill Distillery Gift Shop
The Heaven Hill Distillery Gift Shop located in Bardstown, KY is part of the new Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience expansion.Nestled in the heart of the “Bourbon Capitol of the World,” the Heaven Hill Gift Shop has barware, clothing, home goods, and Heaven Hill brand merch for sale.
Visitors may also score a bottle of one of Heaven Hill’s bourbon brands, if they arrive early enough. While the distillery gift shop does have bottles for sale, fans sometimes campout to score a unicorn or hard to get bottle not available in their local area.
Address: 1311 Gilkey Run Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004
Wild Turkey Distillery Gift Shop
The Wild Turkey Distillery Gift Shop is located above the Kentucky River in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. While they do have a website featuring the bourbon for sale, they don’t actually have an online merch store currently. Nonetheless, there is a gift shop located in the Rare Breed Distilling building on the property.
Address: 1525 Tyrone Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Barton 1792 Distillery Gift Shop
The Barton 1792 Distillery Gift Shop is located off of Cathedral Manor in the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” Bardstown is a small town of roughly 15,000 population, and this gift shop is located just adjacent to downtown. Therefore, no matter what sort of bourbon activities are on your itinerary, this is a convenient and quick stop. While we cannot confirm the current status of operations, we’ve certainly done a tasting here without charge. Lastly, while this distillery has a website, they don’t have bourbon merchandise for sale online.
Address: 501 Cathedral Manor, Bardstown, KY 40004
Old Forester Distillery Gift Shop
The Old Forester Distillery Gift Shop is home to prized bottles such as Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. Lines that form for this annual release certainly demand some resilience and patience.
Address: 119 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Willett Distillery Gift Shop
The Willett Distillery Gift Shop has a selection of bourbon accessories, clothing, drinkware, and gift cards are also available. Also, on the back side is a coffee shop for those looking for a pick-me-up while awaiting their distillery tour.
Address: 1869 Loretto Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004
Angel’s Envy Distillery Gift Shop
Located in downtown Louisville, this is a convenient stop along the Urban Bourbon Trail. The Angel’s Envy Distillery Gift Shop features a unique selection of bourbon gear, such as Angel’s Envy Rye Coffee, distillery tees, founder barrel heads, bourbon chocolates and more.
Address: 500 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Four Roses Distillery Gift Shop
The gift shop features official Four Roses merch, to barware, apparel, and accessories. No matter if you stand in line four hours just to arrive one bottle too late, this stop inLawrenceburg, Kentucky won’t leave you empty handed. The Four Roses Distillery Gift Shop is a must stop along your Kentucky Bourbon adventures.
Address: 1224 Bonds Mill Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Jim Beam Distillery Gift Shop
The Jim Beam Distillery has been undergoing massive renovations over the last few years. From stillhouses to hospitality, hundreds of millions of dollars have went into upgrading this stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Jim Beam Distillery Gift Shop is filled with bourbon merch, drinkware, apparel, and even some limited bourbon releases.
Address: 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY 40110
New Riff Distillery Gift Shop
New Riff Distilling’s Gift Shop in Bellevue, Kentucky features glassware, apparel, and bourbon soaked extras. Bourbon enthusiasts who visit the distillery can search for branded New Riff glassware, clothing, bourbon and food gifts, barware, gift cards, carryout cocktails, and of course New Riff Spirits!
Address: 24 Distillery Way, Newport, KY 41073
Woodford Reserve Distillery Gift Shop
Woodford Reserve Distillery Gift Shop is located in the heart of “Horse Country.” The drive through the rolling hills in the heart of the Bluegrass is absolutely a gift in itself. Nonetheless, upon arrival to this beautiful storied distillery, whiskey lovers will find bourbon tshirts, hoodies, hats, accessories, and sometimes special bottle releases such as Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked or Honey Barrel Finish. However, the online store has now closed.
Address: 7785 McCracken Pike, Versailles, KY 40383
Bardstown Bourbon Company Gift Shop
The Bardstown Bourbon Company Gift Shop in the “Bourbon Capital of the World” features glassware, apparel, and bourbon of course. Bourbon enthusiasts who visit the distillery can top off their experience for branded BBC whiskey gear such as glassware, clothing, books, barware, and gift cards.
Address: 1500 Parkway Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004
SEE ALSO: Best Bourbon Gifts for Every Occasion
Tennessee Whiskey Distillery Gift Shops
Jack Daniels Distillery Gift Shop
Lynchburg Hardware & General Store is adjacent to the Jack Daniels Distillery Gift Shop. Essentially, there is a smaller gift shop located at the distillery, and a larger location located in downtown Lynchburg, TN.
Address: 52 Mechanic St S, Lynchburg, TN 37352
Uncle Nearest Distillery Gift Shop
One of the hottest distilleries in Tennessee sits on 323 acres in Shellyville, Tennessee. During their four-phase $50 million dollar buildout, they’ve claimed various awards for whisky and grilled cheese alike. The distillery grounds are a beautiful design, and that includes an impressive Uncle Nearest Distillery Gift Shop.
Address: 3125 US-231, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Moonshine Distillery Gift Shops
Ole Smoky Moonshine Gift Shop
Ole Smoky Moonshine got its start in the hills of Appalachia. However, the most-visited distillery in the world is actually on the main drag in Gatlinburg, TN. That makes visiting the Ole Smoky Moonshine Gift Shop a breeze!
Address: 903 Parkway #128, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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