Woodford Reserve Farm-to-Glass Experience

Woodford Reserve Distillery's Farm-to-Glass Experience is a guided tour and tasting program offered at the distillery's historic campus at 7855 McCracken Pike in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. Woodford Reserve, one of Kentucky's oldest and most recognised premium bourbon brands, occupies a National Historic Landmark site built in the 1830s alongside the Glenn's Creek watershed. The property uses limestone-filtered water — a defining factor in the bourbon's mineral character — and retains much of its original stone architecture, making the campus itself a central part of the experience. The two-hour experience is tiered: standard admission ranges from approximately $25 per person and includes a guided walk through the distillery's historic stone warehouses, copper pot still room, and barrel aging cellar, tracing the bourbon-making process from grain selection to bottling. A tasting flight of five Woodford Reserve expressions — including core, double-oaked, and seasonal releases — concludes the standard tour. The farm-to-glass concept runs deepest in the premium tiers, which range up to approximately $100 per person and add seasonal food pairings sourced from Kentucky farms and matched to Woodford Reserve expressions by on-site culinary staff. The pairings change with the agricultural calendar, typically featuring Kentucky cheeses, charcuterie, pickled vegetables, and grain-forward dishes that echo the flavors in the whiskey. Group sizes vary by tier: standard tours accommodate up to 15 guests while premium sessions are capped at smaller numbers for a more curated experience. Tours are conducted in English and are available most days of the week, though the full food-pairing program runs Thursday through Sunday only. Dietary substitutions for the food-pairing components can be requested at booking; vegetarian alternatives are usually available. The historic limestone cellar walk involves stairs and uneven surfaces, which may present challenges for some guests.