James E Pepper Distillery

71 reviews

+1 (859) 309-3230

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Cute room where we sampled the spirits as part of the tour.

1228 Manchester St # 100

Lexington, KY 40504

+1 (859) 309-3230

http://www.jamesepepper.com

Located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Join us for an intimate, educational and high caliber tour that includes the story of the historic Pepper Brand & Distillery, a tour of the working distillery and a tasting of our award-winning whiskeys. All tour guests receive a complimentary tasting glass and groups are limited in size for an optimal experience. Adults 21+ $20; Young Adult 14-20 $10; Veterans $10; Active Military Free Tour; restricted to age 14 and above. Please check in for your tour at least 10 minutes prior to the start time!

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4.571 reviews

Tabitha H.

6/3/2025

When in Kentucky, you gotta try bourbon, amirite? So I signed up for the James E. Pepper Distillery tour on a Friday. The tour was $21.20 as of April 2025 and lasted about an hour. I thought it...

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Charlie H.

3/30/2025

Great experience for a small distillery. Loved the history behind the distillery. Tour guide did an excellent job. Would highly recommend this tour great food in the area.

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Lori R.

6/19/2024

This old Distillery has a lot of history. It's very close to downtown. It's a whole complex of restaurants and another distillery as well. We did not do the tour, just walked in the gift shop...

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Ian M.

6/23/2024

Pepper has a long history behind it and it is a great journey I would recommend everyone take. The people are really cool and fun that work here. The juice is good and the location is in the...

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Bethany C.

11/9/2024

Located in the distillery district which is awesome. Conveniently located between great eateries. Lively outdoor seating by a creek. Some indoor seating, though not many tables. Tastings and tours...

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