The Ultimate Home Base for Your Buffalo Trace Pilgrimage
Minutes from the Distillery. Miles from the Ordinary.
If you are planning a visit to the world’s most award-winning distillery, your choice of lodging near Buffalo Trace is the most important decision you’ll make. Located in Waddy, KY, The Bourb Inn offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and proximity, allowing you to beat the morning rush at the gift shop without sacrificing comfort.
Proximity & Drive Times
Don’t let traffic in Louisville or Lexington eat into your tasting time. From our front door to the Buffalo Trace gates, you are looking at a scenic, stress-free drive through the heart of Kentucky.
- The Bourb Inn to Buffalo Trace Distillery: 15 miles | 20 Minutes
- The Bourb Inn to Downtown Frankfort: 14 miles | 18 Minutes
Steve’s Expert Tips for Buffalo Trace Visitors
As a Certified Bourbon Steward, Steve knows the “Trace” better than anyone. Here is how to make the most of your visit:
- The Early Bird Gets the Blanton’s: Buffalo Trace releases a different allocated bottle (Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, or Blanton’s) every morning. Staying at The Bourb Inn means you can be in line by 8:30 AM with only a 20-minute drive.
- Beyond the Main Tour: If tours are booked up, try the “Stave & Thief” society-recommended stops in nearby Frankfort for a deep dive into whiskey history.
- The “Hidden” Entry: Avoid the main highway traffic during peak hours; we can provide you with backroad directions that showcase the beautiful Kentucky countryside.
Why The Bourb Inn Beats a Frankfort Hotel
Why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can have a 32-acre private estate?
- The Private Bar: Continue your Buffalo Trace tasting at our professional in-house bar.
- The Fire Pit: Share your “finds” of the day with your group under the stars.
- Group Capacity: We sleep up to 10 guests, making us the #1 choice for bourbon hunting groups.
