The Ingram Distillery Will Open for Tours in 2026

Press Release – The Ingram Distillery Tours

Chartering a boat is one thing, but what about chartering a private bourbon distillery tour?! The Ingram Distillery is ready to welcome you on board the original floating barrelhouses in 2026! The Ingram Distillery will be opening for tours in 2026, including The Chartered Experience!

COLUMBUS, KY (December 3, 2025) – The Ingram Distillery announced today that it is officially opening its grounds in Columbus, KY to the public in April 2026. Visitors can tour the only floating barrelhouse in the country with a Barge to Bottle Tour or The Chartered Experience and get a glimpse into the unique River Aging process that has produced numerous award-winning whiskies. Guests will also take in stunning views of the mighty Mississippi from the grounds of The Ingram Distillery. Climb aboard the original floating barrelhouses – your lifejacket awaits!

The Chartered Experience: Elevated Private The Ingram Distillery Tour Option

For those that are feeling online shopping fatigue, The Chartered Experience represents something off the beaten path just in time for the holidays. This elevated private tour will give visitors an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of not only Ingram’s barge and distillery but also a tasting of curated whiskeys, all with the grounds to themselves. The Chartered Experience is now available to book for $250 for parties of up to ten people.

Founder Hank Ingram on Opening the Grounds

“When we purchased this pristine acreage overlooking our aging operations on the Mississippi, the goal was to always turn it into the hospitality arm of The Ingram Distillery,” said Founder Hank Ingram. “After making some needed restoration to the property, we are now ready for the public to experience the magic of River Aging for themselves. Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado or simply interested in the beauty and history of Western Kentucky, our tours, just like our bourbon, are uniquely Ingram.”

How to Book The Ingram Distillery Tours

Those interested in booking tours can go to The Ingram Distillery’s website to learn more about the different offerings. Availability is limited, so parties are encouraged to make their booking sooner than later.

A Milestone Year

The launch of hospitality experiences continues an especially exciting year for The Ingram Distillery. It released its latest vintage of the ultra-premium O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon in October, and added Uncharted, a new Kentucky wheated bourbon, to its fleet in September. The Ingram Distillery also added distribution in Alaska and Texas, making its award-winning whiskies now available in eight states.

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About The Ingram Distillery

The Ingram Distillery was founded in 2015, when Hank Ingram pioneered the first permanent floating rickhouses to age award-winning whiskies in Western Kentucky.

Moored on the banks of the Mississippi River in Columbus, KY, The Ingram Distillery’s barrelhouses were custom built inside former grain barges. They now house a 2-story barrel maturation operation that never leaves the water. While having a similar look to those on land, Ingram’s barrelhouses have a very different feel.

The Ingram Distillery creates the only bourbon in the world that spends its entire life on the water – years of exposure to the microclimate and humidity of the river, along with its constant motion, creates complexity through a unique interaction between whiskey and oak.

Presently available on shelves in Alaska, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, as well as online through Ingram’s shop page.

Learn More

To learn more about The Ingram Distillery and Tours and to sign up for updates, please visit IngramWhiskey.com. You can also follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Next, check out our reviews of some Ingram whiskeys! OH Ingram River Aged Bourbon Review, O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon Review (2024) and O.H. Ingram River Aged Rye Review.

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