Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co

Michael was a FANTASTIC tour guide for our large group. Kept us entertained and provided a great deal of info on all of the distilling and breweing process. Highly recommend for bourbon trail option🥃

Nick is an awesome tour guide! He was super friendly, fun, and informative. 10/10 recommend.

This was our second stop on a couple of breweries we were hitting throughout Kentucky. We were greeted warmly and in no time, we were in the hands of our tour guide Steven. Steven’s animated personality made for a tour that was witty, engaging, and educational without any moment being dull. We have been talking about our great experience throughout other tours we’ve done since then. Shout outs to Steven!

Beautiful buildings, nice, neat grounds. They have a large variety of burbon and beer. Neither of which I enjoyed much.

Thoroughly enjoyed the great story behind this distillery and brewery. A huge shout-out to Michael for his knowledge and expertise! Great Bourbon and great cocktails!

I was with a few friends that I met while stationed on my first sea duty assignment aboard the USS Dubuque LPD-8. At the time, the ship was home ported in Sasebo, Japan (about 39 years ago). It was actually our first time getting together since and we decided to tour the facility. We had an amazing experience. Van was our tour guide and he really kept it interesting and fun. We all learned quite a bit about the process and sampled the fine bourbon and ales there. Afterwards, we hit the gift shop to take home a little souvenir and spirits to remember the day. Thanks, Van! It was a great tour.

Had fun. Initially didn’t feel the “warm welcome” but it improved as we were there. They had games for the kids. Beer was fantastic!!!

Such a great spot to visit. Very family friendly. The beer was delicious

Had a great tour with Dan. Very knowledgeable and informative. Nice guy, too. We liked the bourbon and rye plus the coffee treat at the end was delicious. Dan even recommended a restaurant in town, Carson’s, which was delicious for lunch. Overall a great experience.

I recently did the Brewery and Distillery tour at Lexington Brewing, and it was a terrific experience. Our tour guide Lee was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was very fascinating to see and learn about the process of making the beers and bourbons that they sell. We got 4 drink tickets to sample the beers or bourbons of our choice. They had a couple of gins as well. They have so many great beers that they brew here. It was a really fun experience.

🍺🥃 Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. – Where Irish Heritage Meets Kentucky Craft

In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is a rare gem—a unique fusion of Irish tradition and American innovation. As the only combined brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, it offers an immersive, dual experience under one roof.

🔶 A Legacy Born in Ireland
Founded in 1999 by Irish entrepreneur Dr. Pearse Lyons, the company revived a brewing heritage dating back to the 1890s. In 2012, the opening of Town Branch Distillery marked the first new distillery in Lexington in over 100 years—bringing Irish craftsmanship to Kentucky soil.

🥃 Signature Spirits & Brews
Town Branch® Bourbon: A bold, high-malt bourbon shaped by limestone-rich Kentucky waters.
Kentucky® Bourbon Barrel Ale: Award-winning beer aged in fresh bourbon barrels—where beer meets whiskey.

🔍 The Experience
Tours take you through the entire brewing and distilling journey—from copper pot stills to fresh pours in the taproom. Enjoy tastings, behind-the-scenes views, and a relaxed patio atmosphere.

🌍 Irish Roots, Global Reach
The Lyons family also founded the Pearse Lyons Distillery in a restored Dublin church, uniting Irish whiskey heritage with American bourbon tradition.

✨ Final Word
Whether you're a bourbon lover, a craft beer explorer, or simply curious—this destination delivers history, flavor, and unforgettable craftsmanship in every drop.

Nice dog friendly, outdoor seating area. We ordered two cocktails, a 5 flight of ale, and a flight of bourbon. Excellent flavors of ale, and surprisingly, I like bourbon! It was definitely a relaxed, low-key afternoon with friends. Would highly suggest!

Truly enjoyed the flights at the visitors center on the outdoor patio. I prefer the bourbon but the beer was interesting. However, Augusta’s the bartender was extremely unprofessional and lacked personality. It’s not personal! You’ll understand his character when you interact with him. I wanted to buy a bottle before we left but he ruined the experience.

Such a fun tour! Our tour guide, Tom, was very knowledgeable and a great speaker. I would 100% recommend the tour and tasting to anyone visiting the area.

Beat Brewery tour I’ve even done!!! Carolyn was simply amazing, informative, and charismatic. Had a blast from start to finish, will be back