The Trail Hotel Becomes Official Partner of Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Experience

Bardstown, KY – Aug. 26, 2025 – The Trail Hotel is now an official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience, making it the only full-service hotel located in Bardstown with this distinction. It joins 60+ iconic locations across the state offering a compelling Bourbon experience for travelers from around the world. 

Opened in May 2025 in Bardstown, Kentucky - the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” The Trail Hotel provides a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience that blends Kentucky Bourbon heritage with  
upscale amenities. 

“We are honored to become an official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience and represent the next evolution of Bourbon tourism in the State,” said Jason Thompson, Director of Bourbon Experiences and Sales of The Trail Hotel. “Our mission has always been to celebrate Bourbon not just as a drink, but as a way of life. And now, along the route of one’s Bourbon Trail™ journey, we’re thrilled to welcome guests from around the world to experience that vision firsthand.” 

Housed in a restored historic property, the property features 95 high end guest rooms, including eight signature suites and offering an immersive stay with amenities such as a the four-star restaurant Oak & Ember, five distinct bars that includes a stylish speakeasy, a state-of-the-art golf simulator, and the Rejuvenation Room, a unique wellness space offering a sauna, oxygen bar, cryotherapy, and  
IV hydration therapy. 

Founded in 1999 by the Kentucky Distillers' Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventure gives visitors a firsthand look at the art and science of crafting Bourbon and the rich history and tradition of Kentucky's signature spirit. From the world’s most legendary brands to emerging distillers on the rise, partners of Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour are spread far and wide across the Commonwealth with a common goal: to promote, protect, and strengthen the future of Kentucky Bourbon. 

By becoming an official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience, The Trail Hotel strengthens its reputation as a must-stay option for Bourbon lovers, leisure travelers, and corporate groups alike, serving as the ideal basecamp to explore the multiple member distilleries nearby. 

For additional information, or to book a stay, please visit www.thetrailhotel.com.  

About The Trail Hotel 

Located in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, The Trail Hotel is housed in a thoughtfully restored historic property. The hotel offers 95 stylish guest rooms, including 8 spacious signature suites, blending Southern charm with modern sophistication. On-site amenities include a signature 4-star restaurant, five bars (inclusive of a speakeasy), a state-of-the-art golf simulator, and the Rejuvenation Room, a one-of-a-kind wellness space featuring a sauna, oxygen bar, cryotherapy, and IV hydration therapy. With direct access to the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour and more than a dozen local distilleries, The Trail Hotel offers an immersive basecamp for Bourbon lovers and leisure travelers alike. For corporate groups and event planners, the property also features expansive meeting and event spaces, redefining destination gatherings with an unmistakable sense of place. Catch an inside look on social media at @thetrailhotel on Instagram. 

About the Kentucky Distillers’ Association 

Founded in 1880, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is the Worldwide Voice of Bourbon™. Its diverse and growing membership produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s Bourbon, from historic, global brands to emerging micro distilleries that are fostering the next generation of the Commonwealth’s timeless craft. Kentucky Bourbon is a $9 billion economic engine generating more than 23,500 jobs and attracting over 2 million visits annually through the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® experience. A 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, the KDA maintains an open membership policy, champions a strong commitment to the responsible and moderate consumption of spirits, and fights to curb underage drinking and drunk driving. Learn more at www.kybourbon.com and www.kybourbontrail.com.