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Bourbon and Belonging
Food & History Tour

Join us for a unique celebration of Lexington’s legendary bourbon, delicious cuisine, and vibrant LGBTQ+ history! While Lexington has always been renowned for its bourbon, it has also long been a city of belonging.

Our city boasts a rich LGBTQ+ history, from hosting the nation’s second openly gay bar to being home to one of the first openly trans citizens. Lexington has continually fought legislative battles to protect and celebrate its LGBTQ+ community.

On the Bourbon and Belonging tour, we will explore this history over limestone-filtered bourbon cocktails from Bluegrass Distillers, fantastic food from downtown businesses that bring visibility to our community, and have fun with new friends for a fabulous evening of bourbon and belonging.

On the Bourbon and Belonging Food & History Tour, you will:

About Bluegrass Distillers: 
Bluegrass Distillers is an award-winning craft distillery founded in Lexington, KY, in 2012. Bluegrass Distillers focuses on small-batch production, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to traditional methods. Bluegrass Distillers prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients, employing a grain-to-glass philosophy, and challenging the status quo through unique mash bills, distillation practices, and barrel finishing.

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We offer full refunds and exchanges up to 48 hours before a scheduled tour begins.

Yes!  Gift cards can be purchased through this link:

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We can definitely accommodate vegetarians, but are unable to accommodate vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free diets.  Please be sure to include any food allergies or vegetarian accommodations when booking your ticket because food is pre-ordered with our restaurant partners.

No, but suggested cocktails are available at each stop.

Typically, food tours are not a good idea for kids under 12 because tours are 3 hours in length with walking and standing.  If you still feel like it’s something your under 12 kid would enjoy, let us know and we’ll offer a discounted ticket. Drink tour patrons must be 21+ with valid ID.

The 3 hour food tours include 5 small plates that will equal a satisfying lunch.  The drink tour includes some heavy appetizers with 4 craft cocktails. 

Public tours can include up to 12 people.

Yes, your tour guide will point out bathrooms at each stop.

All tours are under one mile of leisurely walking.  There could be a hill.

Dress for comfort and wear walking shoes.  Tours run rain, shine, or snow, so please check the weather and plan accordingly by bringing sunscreen, coat, or umbrella.

The deadline is two hours before scheduled tours.

No.  Please show your appreciation with a tip if you feel your guide did a great job.  Suggested tip is industry standard, 15-20%.

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