ThursdayArrive in Northern Kentucky and check into your Bourbon headquarter hotel, the Hotel Covington or Aloft Newport.

Enjoy a special “Welcome to Kentucky” dinner at the Commonwealth Bistro followed by an introduction to craft cocktails at the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar.

FridayThis day on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail can either be self-guided or arranged via a local tour company, Gold Shield.

Depart Northern Kentucky & travel down I-75 to Lexington, Ky., the heart of the Bluegrass State.

10 a.m. Tour Town Branch Distillery Depart Lexington and head to Woodford County & Versailles Ky.

12 p.m. Tour Woodford Reserve DistilleryEnjoy lunch in historic Lawrenceburg, Ky.

4 p.m. Tour Four Roses DistilleryReturn to Northern Kentucky via I-64 to I-75 for an evening of NKY Bourbon excitement

Enjoy a special Bourbon dinner at Bouquet in Mainstrasse Village followed by artistic craft bourbon cocktail selections at Wiseguys Lounge.

SaturdayThis day on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail can either be self-guided or arranged via a local tour company, Gold Shield.

Depart Northern Kentucky, travel south on I-71 to Louisville, Ky., the center of the modern Bourbon industry.

10 a.m. Tour Angel’s Envy Distillery11a.m. Tour Evan Williams Bourbon ExperienceEnjoy a lunch in downtown Louisville on Whiskey Row

1 p.m. Tour Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse3 p.m. Tour Bulleit Bourbon DistilleryReturn to Northern Kentucky via I-71 for another NKY bourbon experience

Enjoy a dinner at the Purple Poulet in historic Bellevue on the river and an evening of bourbon community at the Prohibition Bourbon Bar.

SundayChoose one of three wonderful options to complete your Kentucky Bourbon immersion:

A. Expand your bourbon experience by visiting the two Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Distilleries in Northern Kentucky (New Riff Distilling and Boone County Distilling Co.)Enjoy a leisurely brunch at Tousey House Tavern in historic Burlington, Ky.

12 p.m. Tour Boone County Distilling2 p.m. Tour New Riff Distilling in Newport, Ky.Don’t forget to stop at the Newport Party Source for all your favorite Kentucky Bourbons to take home!

B. Take a leisurely drive down Route 8 to experience the birthplace of the Bourbon Industry in Maysville, Ky., and visit an active winery in Augusta, Ky., making a superb bourbon-barrel-aged wine.Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in historic Bellevue, Ky.12 p.m. Tour Old Pogue Distillery in Maysville, Ky.2 p.m. Tour Baker Bird Winery in Augusta, Ky.Don’t forget to stop at the Newport Party Source for all your favorite Kentucky Bourbons to take home!

C. Complete your Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience.Depart Northern Kentucky, via I-71 to Bardstown, Ky., the Bourbon Capital of the World

12 p.m. Tour Heaven Hills Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center Depart Bardstown and drive to Loretto, KY

2 p.m. Tour Maker’s Mark Distillery

A Long Bourbon Weekend in NKYThe Northern Gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail