I highly recommend the Speakeasy Tour! If youve been on other bourbon tours, this one is unique because the you learn about prohibition and the tasting was our favorite of the day for the bourbon enthusiast and new bourbon drinkers in our group of 5!! They also did a great job with providing safe social distancing due to the pandemic.

Im not sure how I feel about these in the city bourbon tours. Im never quite sure if they are actually making the stuff at the location, or if Im just looking at the animated Disney version. This tour leaned more on the Disney side. It was a nice experience, the tour guide knowledgeable and fun. The challenge is there are so many really great tours, its hard to stand out. The plus for Evan Williams is that its right in the city, so its convenient.

An absolutely wonderful experience. Very high production value and interesting information. My greedyness would have preferred a few more samples, but its still 100% worth the price of admission!

Very well done bourbon experience. Great tour guide Charles who took us through. Video presentation (recreation) of early 1800s, actual items from different time periods, beautiful tasting bar.

Very friendly and helpful staff.We could not get reservations for a tasting but decided to visit anyways.We went to the gift shop and were looking at the different bottles when the cashier asked if we would like a sample of their cider, which we tried and was very good.At which time I asked if she had any samples of the other bourbons.(As I really didnt want to buy a bottle and not like it)She gave us a couple other samples which we liked and ended up getting a couple of them.More of these distilleries need to follow this trend when they dont have tours/tasting available.Excellent job Evans Williams experience

We really enjoyed the tour at their downtown Louisville location. Its really done well and our guide was friendly and had loads of information. Go to the 3rd floor for a cocktail to go. It includes the citrus garnishes, a rocks glass and a bag of caramel, cheese or butter popcorn for $10.

I didnt have any expectations going into this but it was really cool! They really take an effort to make it an experience for the people on the tour. Max of 6 people per tour to keep social distancing guidelines. Micah was very knowledgeable and a perfect pairing for anyone who loves 51% corn jokes. The tasting at the end had 3 different types of bourbon (including a very rare to find in the US blend).

Friendly staff and well stocked gift shop started our great experience here! We bought lots of great things including some fun t-shirts, Christmas ornaments, cherries and cocktail mixers. I really LOVE the Evan Williams Old Fashion Cocktail Mixer. This distillery started our collection of roly-poly glassware! We love those!! Then we headed to the Speakeasy Tour! Highly recommend the tour!! Our guide was fantastic, dressed the part, spoke the part and really took us back in time!! What a highlight of our 10 day bourbon trail trip!

Excellent time on the tour and funny tour guide Tommy. Good selection of bourbon samples at the end too!

Awesome place with unique intimate tasting experience. Guide was dropping historical knowledge. Pours were special

My fiancé loves Evan Williams so of course, we had to visit the distillery! I am SO happy we did! The staff here was amazing and made our first bourbon experience so fantastic. You can tell they love what they do and went above and beyond to keep us safe during covid. Our tour guide was fantastic. Bob was so knowledgeable and had us laughing the whole way through. I also have to give a very special shout out to Rita! This was our very first time to Louisville and she took the time to write down several things we should do while staying here. Honestly, every person we met here was amazing. Don’t hesitate, go here and sign up for a tour. You will not be disappointed!

This was a lot of fun to visit with my wife. We did a tour and a tasting. I also got some 101 proof stuff that is only available in the store. It was a great trip and our bourbon host was amazing.

Rick was a fantastic tour guide; very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The experience itself is interesting and well made. Great tasting to end the tour.

This experience is great at showing history and learning a good bit about bourbon, Evan Williams, and history of the area. Its a little over produced but well worth a stop. If you want to see actual production youll want to go to one of the others out of the city but this is good regardless!

Visited here during Covid 19. Staff did a great job accommodating us without reservations while making the experience fun and feel safe. Great information, atmosphere and tasting! Highly recommend this place!

I loved the experience. The tour starts with a short video and learning the history of Evan Williams Bourbon followed by how bourbon is processed and stored, then comes the most awaited part -tasting!At the end of the tour, we got to taste bourbon chocolate.Our guide was terrific and was very knowledgable.If you are in Louisville, Kentucky downtown and you love bourbon, you must visit this place.Do buy bourbon caramels at the gift shop !

Great tour! Gives the best historical tour of all the Bourbon Trail distilleries. Stop by and check it out for yourselves!

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff! Great tasting!

Great place to visit, they give a very personal tour of their process and description of how it was started and evolved into today. The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly and the gift shop is very nicely stocked.

Excellent experience, exceeded our expectations and Rita was an incredible host! We will definitely be back to enjoy some more of the incredible Evan Williams bourbon!

Fun experience. Only one i found that let you take kids with you. A good amount of history about bourbon in Louisville. Tour guide was great. Im terrible at remembering names though. Fun gift shop at the end.

Truly a unique experience. Much more like a museum than just a distillery...definitely make this a stop if you eant something different from everything else.

We didnt know what to expect going in. We had a blast. Great knowledgeable tour guide. Lots of interactive things that give the history of Evan Williams and bourbon. Highly recommend

More of a museum than a distillery, which is not necessarily a bad thing, just good to expect. Great tour guide (shout out to Tommy!). Gift shop at end of tour a bit disappointing in terms of liquor value/selection.

Went here for a coed bachelor/bachelorette party and it was very fun. The tour guide was nice and informative. We were able to sample the bourbon at several different stages in the process of how they make it. They also gave some history about Louisville. This tour was perfect for our big group. Would definitely recommend

Great experience with very nice and knowledgeable peaple

I was entirely impressed by this tour, and youll be too. I immediately realized how much work (and money) was invested in making this a world-class bourbon experience. Youll begin by watching a short video presentation, projected on a wall. It is very well done. Youll be escorted to another room, given a brief explanation, and youll soon watch another video on the bourbon making process. A wall behind you opens and youll get to see a beautiful distillery in action. After a brief hike up some stairs (an elevator is available if needed) and more interesting facts, youll be ushered into a beautiful recreation of old Louisvilles Main Street. Before long, youll find yourself taste testing some good old bourbon. This tour by far exceeded my expectations. Everything is set up beautifully and the presentation was top notch. This is a highly recommended visit for anyone that loves their bourbon.

Im a bourbon newbie so I came in not knowing a lot but when I left I had a new appreciation for it. To the way its made, the history behind it and the way it tastes! Everyone here was so friendly and ready for any questions! I enjoyed every part!

While on the bourbon trail, my wife and I reserved 3 tours in Louisville: Angels Envy, Stizel weller, and Evan Williams. Evan williams was our favorite by far. Their experience is truly that, an experience. They do an excellent job mixing multimedia videos and immersive environments to truly give the history of their product. Our tour guide was Sarah was amazing and even took time after the tour to give us advice on other things to do nearby.Dont skip this tour.

Good tour and different yet nice experience. If you are expecting a tour of a working distillery, you might be disappointed. It is more of a tour of the history of Evan Williams and Louisville. Hallways recreate Main Street with store fronts from back in the day. Some interesting videos that use a lot of technology. You will def learn a few things and can tell a lot of thought and money went into this tour. There is a small distillery located on premises to show you how whiskey is made. The gift shop has some amazing sauces to try. I loved the bourbon apple butter.

ExcellentMust doBest History lesson about BourbonWonderful staging and guides

This was an awesome time! Cant wait to go back and go to more distilleries on the bourbon trail

I walked in with zero expectations and had such a great time! Ive been on winery tours but this was really an experience. The videos arent too cheesy and are high quality. The tasting room at the end is very well-done and the selection of bourbons is a treat. Our guide Dorothy was charming and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the $15, Id highly recommend this experience!

This was a great time. I highly recommend trying this if youre in town. This is not a tour of the actual distillery, but they do brew small batches there. Make sure you either buy your tickets online or come early for the time of the tour you are wanting. If you get a drink at the bar on the second floor you get to keep your glass.

The tour was excellent. The tasting was good. The overall was great experience and very informative. I absolutely love how they decorated the rooms for the tour. I love it.

The tour at Evan Williams was one of the most entertaining and creative tours Ive experienced as they take you on a journey back in time for a glimpse of life during the prohibition era through a well-informed and enthusiastic actor/guide. It was a genuine pleasure to go on the tour and learn the history.

We had a great time here! My groomsmen and I went on the tour as part of my bachelor trip and then bought some fun things in the gift store and made sure to get photos in front of the giant bourbon glass!

Okay, its touristy. That being said, it was still a nice tour. Bit of history. Bit of learning about bourbon. Very lovely tasting room. Im not a bourbon drinker, but I enjoyed the visit.

Great private tour of the downtown facility complete with barrel bunging and signing the barrel.

Great place! Excellent bourbon

This distillery is very much like the other distilleries in this area. The tour is informative and enjoyable throughout its entirety. Our tour guide was present and knowledgeable about what was being shown and described. The only problem is all the tours are basically the same which begs why this is the case? I would like to see something that made this tour stand out from other tours.

Tour and tasting was fantastic. Very knowledgeable staff. Tasting room was done retro vintage and very cool. Great bourbon. A must see in Louisville!

The tour is worth the visit. They go over the history and of Evan Williams and Louisville.If you can get Bob for your tour guide. He is hilarious and knowledgeable.Tasting at the end.

We took the tour and our whiskey host, Austin, was an excellent tour guide. Not only was he fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging, but his timing was impeccable during each leg of the tour. He also stayed around to hang out with the group in the gift shop after the tour concluded to answer more questions. I dont typically like gift shops, but it was one of the coolest gift shops Ive ever seen!

It’s a nice experience of explaining the process of making Burbon, and tasting fine burbons. People are friendly. Would have loved to see something while in the process of production though

My husband and I loved our experience during the tour. We were welcomed with a beautiful smile from Dianne, she was also very helpful with helping us to find a good place to eat. Our tour guide Bob was fantastic and with all of his knowledge of the company and bourbon. Bob was hilarious and kept as laughing the whole time. I think I may found a new favorite Bourbon. The people in the gift shop were also extremely helpful and very friendly. I would definitely recommend anyone to go for a good time or just a new experience.

The Evan Williams experience is in a historic Whiskey row building. If you haven’t been to the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Main Street yet, you are missing out! In addition to the traditional tour, they offer a “Speakeasy Tour” of the basement speakeasy.In order to gain access to the speakeasy, you must first guess the secret code correctly. Only then will the door attendant unlock the heavy steel vault door to let you inside. The room you enter contains a beautiful wraparound cherry bar area. Once you’re seated at the bar, you will get to try Larceny, Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond, and Evan Williams 23-year bourbons.After the tour, tasting, and history lesson, you will be directed to the gift shop. Worth the time to visit.

When in Rome....Not a burbon drinker, but felt like I had to learn a little while I was visiting. The people were friendly and accommodating. The tour was informative. At $14, I cant imagine a better deal. Relaxing, informative, and the burbon tasting is sure to put a smile on your face and.

Best bourbon experience in downtown Louisville. If he’s working, make sure you ask for George to do your tasting or tour. We came in late and he took great care of us. I will be back because of his hospitality alone. Great bourbon and great folks.

We had a great time here! We went to the “speakeasy “ and learned about the times of prohibition while we tasted bourbon. Such an interesting time! We would recommend this place for sure.

Didnt get to go to the tour, but found just what I wanted at the retail.

My wife and I had a great time on the tasting tour. Very informative and fun. Our tour guide was Bob, a very funny and entertaining fatherly Bourbon expert. He made a good experience great!

Very knowledgeable Burbon Host. Their display on how the Borbon is distilled is very easy to follow. The tasting at the end featured 3 Burbons and a chocolate.

Very informative and pleasant staff. Nice historical movie about bourbon & Louisville. Our group really enjoyed this venue

Great place. A must visit

I have now taken the tour several years apart and it is quite the difference.The tour is a reasonable cost, just watch the popular times and try for other less popular times if you want a smaller group to go with.Bourbon tasting at end of tour is good.Liked the historical background on Louisville and Evan Williams too.Note .. previous tour I was on was the one with the speakeasy, which was fun in a different way.

Given that you visit Evan Williams downtown in Louisville instead than in the Kentucky countryside, the experience is meticulously designed to illustrate in an authentic setting the history of bourbon. Nice visuals and effects make for a nice tour and will take on a time travel trip to a time long ago. Of course to top that a great tasting experience in a very nice bar.

Be sure to book the tour or you will be out of luck. Good service

A fun, unique way to show firsthand how bourbon is distilled and the history of bourbon in the US in the city. Great idea if you’re in Louisville for a short time and can’t get out yo huge distilleries. Very well done. Highly recommend it.

A great Tour where you get to taste a great choice of bourbons. The tour also gives you a nice background of history. Really enjoyed it

Cool place to sample various Evan Williams products and see some of the bourbon making process even though it’s not an actual distillery. Gift shop had lots of interesting items.

Speakeasy TourWe were in Louisville attending a separate event when we decided to spend the rest of the afternoon walking Main Street and looking for other activities when we decided to enter the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and my husband decided on the Speakeasy Tour. I had no idea what to expect so while waiting for our tour to begin we made the rounds in the gift shop and of course managed to find a few things we just couldnt live without. After entering the basement I was instructed to knock on the appointed door and when the peep hole was opened I gave the secret name to be let in. This was a private tour for just the two of us and it was quite entertaining. The bar tender was in pretty strict prohibition dress and period topics while serving us four very different bourbon whiskey produced by the company. This was a very informative and entertaining way to spend a half hour. I never thought about taking any photographs especially since it was during prohibition and cell phones are a long way in the future. Great fun and great bourbon whiskey. This is truly a must experience while visiting Louisville.

They put on a really nice tour here! Great place to bring customers.

This was such a unique and fascinating tour, blending tour guide narration, short films, dioramas, and great story telling. We reserved in advance and saw they were sold out, so do make reservations in advance!

We didnt get here in time to do a full tour or enjoy the bar, but a gentleman in the gift shop was kind enough to offer us an impromptu tasting. The staff were all very friendly & helpful. Very cool stuff inside the gift shop, including bourbon chocolate Twinkies. Will definitely schedule a tour online in advance next time.

A really fun tour. Great bourbon tasting.

The best $12 one can spend. Amazingly well put together tour that ties together the history of bourbon and Louisville/America. Our guide, Scott, was knowledgeable and entertaining.The sampling was extremely educational as well in what to look for in bourbon and how to experience it.And the gift shop is one-of-a-kind ;)

Austin was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be around. He made our experience even more fun! We had a great time there and spent too much money! Lol!

It is an experience to go do this tour, history, nice interiors and of course bourbon. Highly recommended.

The most cinematic bourbon tour I have been to. Worth a visit, tours group are small so book in advance.

Although the tour was booked up we went to the gift shop and was very happy with what was offered for sale. A little expensive but worth the trip.

My cousin Stacy would love that place

We really liked the experience and how it was set up. Definitely a must. The tasting selection didn’t quite fit my palette but that’s a personal preference. The bartender was friendly and efficient and the staff was great!

I was pleasantly surprised by this distillery tour. I cant say Im a particularly big fan of Evan Williams bourbon, but I am definitely more of a fan after this tour.The production value of their tour is top notch - better than any distillery or brewery tour Ive ever been on. It serves more as a museum than a tour, with short movies and interactive displays narrating the story of Evan Williams, Louisville, and whiskey in America as a whole. On top of that, our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about bourbon and even taught me (an experienced bourbon drinker) a few things about drinking bourbon!Perhaps there are other distillery tours in Louisville that are just as enjoyable or even make better bourbon, but the production quality of this tour sets it apart.

Good place to start the bourbon trail. Good info and great bourbon.

This is a must if you love bourbon, we learned a lot and had a great tour guide.

Very impressed by the tasting at Evan Williams!

If you’re in downtown Louisville, this is a fun way to learn the history of bourbon and the region - without having to drive or get out of the main downtown area. You get just enough of the distillery experience. Feels historic, and not industrial like other distilleries further from downtown. The best part is the speakeasy! Great store too - where you can usually snag a rare bottle of the good stuff. You can just pop into the store if you don’t want to do the tour. FYI - tour takes 1 hour.

We had a blast doing the speak easy tour they teach you alot for the history lovers, best bourbon we tried while in louisville !

Tour is roughly an hour long. Very informative and so fun!

This was my first Bourbon tour ever! Not knowing what to expect I learned so much not only about this history of Evan Williams but how to drink bourbon! Don’t even bother going if your tour guide isn’t Micah! He’s the best. He’s so knowledgeable and makes it fun and exciting! So before you set up your reservation make sure you have him! Thanks Micah for the awesome tour and making it fun!

We went there for the chocolate pairing and it was really, really good. The chocolates were delicious and paired with the most excellent bourbon. The person giving the introductions was very well versed and entretaining. I would do this a few times over again.

The way that Evan Williams have the tour set up it makes you fill lile you were standing on the river banks of the Ohio river when Mr. Williams was making his bourbon. Very knowledgeable tour guide (Dorothy). We had a blast!

Didnt get the chance to do the tour but the shop was so nicely put together. We had hoped to do the tour but sadly they had booked everything for the day already. Bought several things from the shop though and everything was so tasty and well worth the price I paid.

A good experience for a tourist or whiskey novice.

Best history packed, high tech bourbon tour in the city!!

Awesome place, cool tour and speakeasy bar is cool as hell

Could not have been better great company and the staff was first rate we will go back,if you are in the are in the area stop in.

Not your traditional tour. No spoilers, but we were impressed by the immersive experience (almost like being at a theme park). Very well done, Tommy was a great guide!

Bought tickets for my brother and I to celebrate our birthday and figured the tour would just be the add-on to a bourbon tasting that was well worth $15. I was totally wrong and got it backwards; the tour is the main exhibit and the bourbon is the cherry on top. The tour is so cool but no description could do it justice, its something you have to experience to understand. They have videos demonstrating how the river would have looked and how Evan Williams would have interacted with the people of Louisville, and maybe its a little cheesy but its well done and engaging.

Evan Williams as a bourbon isnt my favorite. As a tour however it was an awesome experience. The guide was amazing and very knowledgeable on the history and the process of whiskey. The tasting was okay, and the gift shop was a nice way to end the tour. Try the caramel sauce!

Loved the speak easy tour. Costs a little more but well worth it

Very unique historical staple of city

Great tour -well laid out good use of projectors and dioramas -amusing guide and a great tasting to finish

I think if you like bourbon like I do then its a must do just the history of bourbon and the way Evans tell it and taste it WOW !!!!

George was our tour guide. He was fantastic. So much knowledge and he made it very interesting. Would definitely do this tour again.

This was a great place to visit. I took the Speakeasy tour and it was awesome.

Evan Williams 12-year and conversation with George. A+!

We made reservations for the tour, showed up about a 1/2 hour early and had a very nicely mixed old fashion at the on site bar. The tour was fun and I recomend it to anyone who is staying in Louisville or just passing by. Dont miss it!

Very fun tour and gift shop, personalized burbon bottle