LEXINGTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Buffalo Bus: A Lexington Launch to Buffalo Trace and Keeneland
A guided, round-trip shuttle from downtown Lexington that pairs a warehouse tour and Blanton’s vertical tasting at Buffalo Trace with shopping credit and admission to Keeneland.
Buffalo Bus: A Lexington Launch to Buffalo Trace and Keeneland.
Ride from the heart of Lexington to one of bourbon’s most storied distilleries: the Buffalo Bus is a curated, guided excursion that bundles complimentary transportation, a warehouse tour and tasting at Buffalo Trace Distillery, shopping time with a voucher, and an afternoon at Keeneland racetrack on select dates.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Blanton’s Vertical Tasting
The itinerary centers on a Blanton’s Vertical Tasting that features pours such as Original Single Barrel, Gold, and Straight From the Barrel — a focused opportunity to compare bottlings at Buffalo Trace.
Complimentary Downtown Shuttle
The experience includes round-trip transportation from downtown departure points so you can leave the driving to the operator and settle in for a day of distillery access and racing.
Keeneland Afternoon
After Buffalo Trace, the group moves on to the Keeneland Spring Meet for an afternoon at the races — the program combines bourbon and horse racing into a single curated day.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The Buffalo Bus strings together a morning departure from downtown, a guided warehouse tour and structured tasting at Buffalo Trace — complete with a souvenir cocktail — a window for shopping with a provided voucher, and then an afternoon spent at Keeneland, returning in the evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day out suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program notes specific operating dates in the provided materials (examples include Fridays in October and select Fridays and Saturdays in April); departures occur in the morning with a full-day return.
The supplied information does not specify gear or packing requirements; standard daytime attire and whatever you’d normally take to a distillery and racetrack are implied.
The curated package includes round-trip transportation, distillery admission, the tasting, a cocktail with a souvenir glass, a gift shop voucher, and Keeneland admission; confirm voucher amount and exact inclusions at booking due to differing mentions in materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Buffalo Bus depart and return?
The program departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 6:00 p.m. on the listed dates.
Where does pickup occur?
Pickup is from downtown Lexington; some materials also reference departures from Louisville—confirm your pickup city when booking.
What tastings are included?
The itinerary features a Blanton’s Vertical Tasting that includes pours such as Original Single Barrel, Gold, and Straight From the Barrel.
Is a gift shop credit included?
Yes; the provided materials list a gift shop voucher as part of the package, though one summary references a $25 credit while another references a $20 voucher—confirm the voucher amount at booking.
Does the trip include Keeneland admission?
Yes; admission to Keeneland for an afternoon at the races is included in the curated experience.
Which operator runs the Buffalo Bus?
The experience is operated by Mint Julep Experiences - Louisville.