Rebecca-Ruth Candy

We finally got to visit the famous Rebecca Ruth Candy store when we were in Frankfurt. I must say it was pretty tasty chocolates that we try. The store was nice. The ladies at the front counter were nice. They had a free arcade game that my daughters and I played in a horse that you could ride on so it was a fun experience.

Loved our visit to Rebecca Ruth! Cute little shop and they even have a quarter-operated horse ride in the store. Very Kentucky!The staff were friendly and greeted us as we walked in and offered help as we checked things out. We even got a sample of their bourbon balls so we could choose the right one.The candy is delicious and well worth it! Landmark spot in Frankfort - be sure to stop by!!

What an unexpected win! I'm not sure what I was expecting, but Rebecca-Ruth Candy Tour and Museum far exceeded whatever I had in mind! This family candy-making operation was founded in 1919 and is currently owned and operated by the original founder's grandson. The founder is credited with inventing bourbon ball candy during the prohibition era. We opted for the tour and I am so thankful that we did. The tour is a historical overview of the company and the struggles of a female-owned business during its early years. There are pieces of original equipment on display alongside current operations. Visitors can watch candy being made (weekdays only) and hear about the differences between today's processes and those of the past. At the end of the tour is a very informative (although very sad in many parts) short film, and of course, a delicious sample! I found the tour to be well worth the price of $8. There are so many candy options for sale besides bourbon balls. There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic bourbon balls, cherry cordials, truffles, and brittle. There was also Kentucky pull candy, several candies sweetened with a sugar substitute (the salted caramels of this variety were awesome!) and so much more. In addition to their own bourbon balls, the store sells varieties made with bourbon from certain Kentucky distilleries. For those who live in Louisville, this is a wonderful day trip and who doesn't love supporting family-owned businesses and Kentucky bourbon!

I ordered some candy as a gift for my family. I got great reviews from the family for the candy I sent. Thank you for you delicious candies.

This is the first time at this location. Several years ago we went on a woodford reserve tour and wanted to get more candy from the actual maker. On the way to Louisville we stopped here to grab some candy today. The staff were very friendly and kind to us. They even let us in on a savings of boo-boos.. slightly imperfect candy but cheaper than it's boxed counterparts. I would be silly to say no to that. I was looking for woodford reserve variety but was told it is an exclusive to another brand.. now it's been a very long time since I had them so I am thinking they just somehow no longer partner with them because I do have the box remnants from awhile ago they did indeed sell them.. either way these are just as delicious and I am ok with trying their brands of bourbon balls. They did give us candy samples which was a nice end to the transaction.

If you are bored, drive down to Lexington. Why? To reenact the Civil War battle of... just kidding. There is this place with a concoction they call a Burbon ball, plus other chocolate things. But this ball was what started the whole thing. Burbon was added to make chocolate bette according to tale. This establishment has been around since before women could vote, so they got something right. Babunfoodie on Instagram is were you want to go. Check it out

We were traveling through Frankfort, and stumbled upon the Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours and Museum. To be honest, being originally from Pennsylvania, I was familiar with Gertrude Hawks Chocolates and Hershey's, but not Rebecca Ruth. But, we had some time to kill, so why not?Guided tours of the small factory are offered Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Adults are $8, while children aged 0-17 are $5. The tour includes a look at both antique and modern chocolate-making equipment (including an early refrigerator, the assembly line, marble table, and packaging), a short film, and a chocolate (bourbon ball) sample. While the maximum tour size is 15, our tour included only the tour guide and the two of us. Rebecca Ruth has been family-owned and -operated since 1919, and the story of the survival of the company through family tragedies, the Depression and economic hard times, and a major fire is fascinating. There is a small shop wherein a wide variety of chocolates are sold by weight or pre-packaged. They're quite pricey but oh so good! We noticed later that there are other Rebecca Ruth retail outlets in Frankfort, and that a RR bourbon ball is given during tastings at distillery tastings at Buffalo Trace. Both the tour guide and shop personnel were knowledgeable and friendly, and the chocolates were tasty. The 3-star rating is largely because of cost -- both the tour and the chocolates are on the expensive side.

We stopped at this family-owned business not really knowing what to expect; but were glad that we did. This small business that began in 1919 is the birthplace of Bourbon Chocolate Candy. I advise all visitors to take the tour of the factory and experience the video that portrays the life of a truly amazing woman. I was particularly amazed at the story of the marble cooling slab that endure 'hell fire and brimstone' to be rescued by the company from an old hotel. My wife and I had our favorite selections that included the original bourbon balls, and sugar-free chocolate covered cherries and salted caramels. This is a must visit stop in Frankfort, KY.

Oh YUM! If you want to try a true and perfect bourbon ball this is the place. They have amazing candy. Free samples.We walked out with a pound of the most delicious assortment of chocolates to take home. We did not do the tour due to time restraints. Very friendly people working.

It was a neat stop on the bourbon trail. We did not buy any as we are traveling and they would melt. The building was cool. Their products are pricey.