Priority Entry At Nashville's Best Hot Chicken Restaurant
Hot Chicken Tasting
Sample Nashville's Fiery Signature Dish At Hattie B's
Whiskey Flights
Guided Tastings At Two Premium Tennessee Distilleries
Luxury Transport
Comfortable Van Transport Between All Tour Stops
Expert Local Guide
Insider Stories Connecting Food Culture To Nashville History
Description
The question about what Nashville tastes like has a short answer: hot chicken and Tennessee whiskey. This four-hour tour from Mint Julep Tours serves both together, combining Nashville's spiciest food tradition with its most celebrated distillery culture in a single guided afternoon.
Enjoy skip-the-line access at Hattie B's Hot Chicken without waiting in one of Nashville's most famous queues, even if you've never tried the dish before.
Your guide picks up the group and heads straight to Hattie B's. You choose your heat level on arrival, from Southern (mild) to Shut the Cluck Up, and order classic sides alongside your tasting. Your guide covers the 1930s origin story behind the dish while you eat: where it came from, how it spread, and why Nashville keeps making it. Bring your appetite — the portions are substantial.
From hot chicken, the afternoon pivots to whiskey. The tour visits two distilleries: Nelson's Green Brier, a historic Nashville operation tracing its roots to pre-Prohibition Tennessee, and Nashville Barrel Co, a modern tasting room known for small-batch bourbons and ryes. A guide at each location walks you through production, flavor profiles, and the differences between Tennessee whiskey and bourbon.
Taste whiskey flights at two working distilleries without booking separate reservations at each venue, even if your group has a mix of bourbon fans and first-time whiskey drinkers.
Luxury van transportation runs door-to-door between all stops, and the full four hours includes more Tennessee food and spirits history than most visitors find in a full week on Broadway. Guests must be 21 or older for whiskey tastings. Heat levels at Hattie B's are fully customizable.
Experience Nashville's most defining food and drink traditions in a single afternoon, without the usual planning, even if this is your first visit to the city.
What's Included
Skip-The-Line Hot Chicken Tasting
Two Distillery Tasting Flights
Luxury Van Transportation
Knowledgeable Local Guide
Additional Food And Drinks
Hotel Pickup And Drop-Off
Guide Gratuities
Souvenirs
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is the hot chicken?
You choose your heat level at Hattie B's, with options from Southern (mild) to Shut the Cluck Up (extra hot). Your guide can help you pick based on spice tolerance. Most guests order in the mild to medium range.
Are vegetarian or non-spicy options available?
Yes, Hattie B's offers non-spicy chicken tenders and sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and pimento cheese. Let your guide know about any dietary needs at the start of the tour.
How much whiskey is included?
The tour includes guided tasting flights at two venues: Nelson's Green Brier Distillery and Nashville Barrel Co. Expect two to four pours per stop covering different styles and age statements.
Is transportation included?
Yes. Mint Julep Tours provides luxury van transportation for the full tour, picking up the group at the start location and dropping off at the end. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.
Do I need to be 21 or older?
Yes, a valid government-issued ID is required for whiskey tastings at both distillery stops. Guests under 21 may join the tour but cannot participate in alcohol tastings.
Is this tour walking-intensive?
Most of the tour involves seated tastings with short walks between the vehicle and each venue. The tour is accessible for most mobility levels. Contact Mint Julep Tours in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.
Can I buy bottles or food to-go?
Yes. Both Nelson's Green Brier and Nashville Barrel Co have retail sections for full bottle purchases. Hattie B's sells hot sauces and merchandise to take home.
How early should I arrive?
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. Check your booking confirmation for the exact meeting location and any parking details.
Know Before You Book
Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Must be 21 or older with valid ID to participate in whiskey tastings
Hot chicken heat levels are fully customizable — mild to extra hot available
Wheelchair-accessible transport available on request — contact Mint Julep Tours in advance
Private group bookings available for parties of six or more — inquire directly with Mint Julep Tours
Tours run rain or shine; transportation between all stops is provided
7 Days - Anything cancelled 7 days hours prior to tour start time, or earlier, receives a full refund.
Settle into the tour vehicle and meet your guide for a quick overview of the afternoon's hot chicken and whiskey itinerary before heading to the first stop.
Duration
30 minutes
Hattie B's Hot Chicken Stop
Step through the door at Hattie B's before the public queue forms, choose your heat level from mild to Shut the Cluck Up, and taste Nashville's most iconic dish with Southern sides.
Duration
1 hour
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
Walk the floors of Nelson's Green Brier, a historic Nashville distillery tracing its roots to pre-Prohibition Tennessee, for a behind-the-scenes look and guided whiskey tasting.
Duration
1 hour
Nashville Barrel Co Tasting Room
Settle into Nashville Barrel Co's sleek tasting room for a guided flight of small-batch bourbons and ryes, with staff walking through aging, blending, and the differences between styles.
Duration
1 hour
Final Toast And Drop Off
Share a final pour with the group, ask last questions about where to find Nashville's best bottles and hot chicken, then head back to the drop-off point.