Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery Tours

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Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery will be undergoing its annual maintenance from January 8th-January 24th. During this time, the distillery will not be open for tours or shopping nor will be The Bar at Fort Nelson be open. You can still purchase Michter’s here, and make reservations for future tours here and The Bar at Fort Nelson here. For more information, please email info@michters.com. We can’t wait to welcome you back on January 25th!

Discovery Tour

Duration: 1 hour

About

Discover Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery in downtown Louisville. Located in the historic Fort Nelson building on Main Street, this distillery is home to a legendary historic distillation system. Here you will learn about all of the extra steps Michter’s takes throughout the whiskey production process to pursue our goal of producing the greatest American whiskey, from barreling at a lower entry proof, to toasting our barrels before charring and heat cycling our warehouses. Your tour will conclude with a guided tasting of six Michter’s expressions.

Whiskeys

Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye entered into the barrel at 103 proof
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye entered into the barrel at 125 proof
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash
Michter’s US*1 American Whiskey
Mystery Pour

Founders Tour

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

About

Offered twice per week, the Founders Tour includes the same introduction to the Michter’s production process as the Discovery tour, but also gives you the opportunity to delve into the process of distilling on the legendary Michter’s Pennsylvania pot still system. After your tour, you will join us for a tasting of 7 Michter’s whiskeys, including our legacy brands, Bomberger’s and Shenk’s, before receiving a gift to commemorate your visit to Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery.

Whiskeys

Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye entered into the barrel at 103 proof
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye entered into the barrel at 125 proof
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter’s US*1 Limited Release Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Rye

Legacy Tour

Duration: 2 hours

About

Offered once per month, the Legacy Tour is an exclusive in-depth educational distillery experience led by one of the senior members of Michter’s team. There will be an opportunity for you to delve into the process of distilling on the legendary Michter’s Pennsylvania pot still system. You will have the chance to nose samples of the heads cuts, hearts cuts and tails cuts from the stills and learn what characteristics our distillers look for in our distillate. Each guest will participate in the filling of a barrel and will learn more about Michter’s approach to filtration. You will conclude your tour by tasting a very special selection of Michter’s whiskeys, including some of our rarest expressions. You will also receive a special gift to commemorate your visit.

Legacy Tours must be booked in advance.

Among the 7 spirits you will taste will be:

Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye
Shenk’s Homestead OR Bomberger’s Declaration
Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon OR Michter’s 25 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Whiskeys included in each tasting are subject to availability.

Tour Start Times

Sunday: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm
Thursday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm
Friday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm