Made by Purple Toad
Dry Reds & Whites
West Coast grapes brought to Kentucky and made into wine by our own team.
Featured pours: Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Free Wine Tastings
Two tasting rooms. Both just minutes off the interstate.
Free wine and spirits tastings in Paducah and Bowling Green. No reservation required.
PaducahI-24 · Exit 7
Bowling GreenI-65 · Exit 26
What You Can Taste
From dry wines to sweet favorites—and spirits, too.
Explore the full range of Purple Toad, with something for traditional wine drinkers, adventurous sippers, and everyone in between.
Imported Selection
Italian Imports
Two distinctive wines selected and imported from Italy for a taste beyond our Kentucky cellar.
Featured pours: Moscato d’Asti and Italian Sweet Red.
Guest Favorites
Gourmet Sweet Wines™
The bold, fruit-forward flavors that made Purple Toad a Kentucky favorite.
Try Black & Bruised, Lauren’s Blackberry, or Strawberry Lemonade.
Beyond Wine
Spirits
Sample Purple Toad bourbon and spirits alongside our wide-ranging wine menu.
Discover bourbon, fruit whiskey, vodka, and rotating spirit selections.How It Works
Walk in curious. Leave with a favorite.
No reservation or wine knowledge is required. Choose up to eight wines or spirits from the current menu, then let our team pour, explain, and help you narrow down the bottles you will love.
1Pick your pours
2Taste with a guide
3Take favorites home
Just show up
No reservation is needed. Tastings are first-come, first-served, and our team will help you find something delicious even if you do not know where to begin.
Bringing five or more people? A quick call ahead helps us give your group the best experience.
Open the Current Tasting MenuChoose Your Tasting Room
Two Kentucky stops. One very Purple Toad welcome.
Winery & Distillery
Paducah
Minutes from I-24 · Exit 7
4275 Old US Hwy 45S
Paducah, KY 42003
Mon–Thu: 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
Fri–Sat: 10:30 AM–8:00 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Free parking · Winery tours available
Tasting Room & Venue
Bowling Green
Minutes from I-65 · Exit 26
6245 Cemetery Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Sun–Thu: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri–Sat: 10:30 AM–8:00 PM
Free parking · Event venue on-site
Tasting FAQs
Everything to know before your first pour.
How much does a tasting cost?
Tastings are free. Each guest can choose up to eight flavors from the current menu.
Do I need a reservation?
No. Tastings are first-come, first-served. A call ahead is appreciated for parties of five or more.
Can you accommodate large groups?
Groups of up to five can usually taste together. Larger parties may need to split into smaller groups.
Can children come?
Yes. Children are welcome in the tasting room and on the winery grounds, and nonalcoholic fruit-punch slushies are available for purchase.
Can I bring food or pets?
Outside food and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome; outside alcohol is not. Leashed pets are welcome outdoors, while only ADA-defined service animals may enter indoor areas.
How long does a tasting last?
Most tastings take about 20 to 25 minutes.
A quick legal note: Guests sampling alcohol must be 21 or older and should bring a valid photo ID. Kentucky law limits wine samples to 6 oz. per customer within a 24-hour period.
Loved by Our Guests
A Kentucky tasting stop worth talking about.
Guests consistently praise the welcoming team, wide selection, and relaxed tasting experience.
“I departed with a fresh perspective on wine—and a case of my favorite flavors!”
Kelly E. · Google review · Paducah
“Lots of amazing options.”
Laci W. · Google review · Bowling Green
Pick Your Pour. Pick Your Stop.
Your next favorite bottle is closer than you think.
See what is pouring today, stop in for a free tasting, or add a behind-the-scenes Paducah tour.