Comparison

Old Talbott Tavern vs Bourbon Passport

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Old Talbott Tavern

Explore the rich history of a legendary stagecoach stop through an engaging audio tour. Discover tales of famous guests, historical events, and unique architectural features spanning over 200 years. The tour concludes in a renowned bourbon bar.

Highlights
  • 20-minute audio tour
  • Stories of historical figures
  • Details on building's origin
  • Information on notorious guests
  • Exploration of architectural features
  • Bourbon bar highlights
Features
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Welcome to the Old Talbott Tavern, the “oldest western stagecoach stop” still in operation. With this audio tour, we’ll travel together through time, to discover the many stories hidden in these historic walls, from the adventures of early frontier settlers to a visit by Abraham Lincoln, to gunshots fired by none other than Jesse James. During this 20-minute audio tour, we will explore the history of the original building and tell stories of our most notorious guests. These walls have seen times of war and celebration and have been witness to over 200 years of our nation’s history. This audio tour starts by telling how our town originated and the role that our historic building played in the development of Bardstown. We will share with you some unique features of the original building. During this tour, you will hear tales of many notorious guests starting with Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was an overnight guest here when he was a young boy. Here the story of his family’s trial which brought them to Bardstown. Two well-known United States generals also spent time here at the Talbott Tavern as well as German violinist, Anton Heinrich, frontiersman, Daniel Boone, and the creator of the short story, Washington Irving. Washington Irving included a tale that occurred here at the tavern in one of his short stories. During his exile from France, King Louis Phillippe visited the Talbott Tavern. Members of his party left their mark by painting murals on the walls of an upstairs room. This audio tour will share the story of the bullet holes in one of these murals by legendary outlaw, Jesse James. The audio tour ends in our world-famous bourbon bar which features the largest selection of bourbons in the area with over 200 different bourbons.

About

Bourbon Passport

This app helps bourbon enthusiasts track distillery visits, earn badges, and plan routes across the United States. It gamifies the bourbon exploration experience, allowing users to share their adventures and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Check in at distilleries
  • Earn achievement badges
  • Plan custom travel routes
  • Track visit progress
  • Share bourbon adventures
  • Interactive distillery map
Features
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Bourbon Passport is the ultimate companion app for bourbon enthusiasts and explorers. Whether you’re touring Kentucky’s legendary Bourbon Trail or uncovering hidden gems across the United States, this app makes every visit more rewarding. Key Features: • Check In at Distilleries – Log your visits and keep track of where you’ve been. • Earn Badges – Collect unique achievements for milestone check-ins, themed lists, and special distillery groups. • Plan Your Route – Use the interactive map to chart your bourbon journey and create personalized travel routes. • Track Your Progress – See how many distilleries you’ve visited and compete with friends and fellow explorers. • Celebrate the Experience – Share your bourbon adventures while building your own digital passport. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a dedicated bourbon hunter, Bourbon Passport turns your distillery visits into a game, a challenge, and a journey worth remembering. Terms of use available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Old Talbott Tavern3 screens
Bourbon Passport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Old Talbott Tavern at 4.8 against Bourbon Passport's 3.3. Old Talbott Tavern also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Bourbon Passport's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bourbon Passport sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Old Talbott Tavern asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Old Talbott Tavern holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Old Talbott Tavern ships an update every 2 months, Bourbon Passport every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Old Talbott Tavern versus Bourbon Passport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld Talbott TavernBourbon Passport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB83 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOPHRYS SystèmesMicosTechnologies LLC

Customer experience

Old Talbott Tavern

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bourbon Passport

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Old Talbott Tavern

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Bourbon Passport

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Subscription$2.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$4.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$19.99
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  • Lifetime Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is Old Talbott Tavern free?
Old Talbott Tavern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bourbon Passport free?
Bourbon Passport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Old Talbott Tavern or Bourbon Passport?
Old Talbott Tavern is rated higher. Old Talbott Tavern averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bourbon Passport averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Old Talbott Tavern or Bourbon Passport have ads?
Bourbon Passport shows ads; Old Talbott Tavern does not.
Which is updated more often, Old Talbott Tavern or Bourbon Passport?
Old Talbott Tavern ships an update every 2 months, and Bourbon Passport every 4 days. Most recently, Old Talbott Tavern was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bourbon Passport on October 30, 2026.

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