On the Road at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More
This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More
It was a special moment—one you just don’t forget. The legendary brand’s new Bardstown-based New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery filled its very first barrel on April 7. Of course, the site itself looks gorgeous and state-of-the-art. It’s a $200 million investment, and the Shapira family’s (Heaven Hill’s owners) track record suggests they know what they’re […]
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Green River Distilling has debuted their new promotional campaign entitled “Raise Your Spirits” which revives a joke-telling ghost as part of the quality control process. Green River Distilling is based in Owensboro, Kentucky, was founded in 1885 and is listed as the 10th oldest licensed distillery in the state. Nearby family-owned Bardstown Bourbon Company purchased […]
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Of course, on any vacation to Kentucky Bourbon Country, there’s going to be a visit or three to the best distilleries in Bardstown, but when it’s time for a break from sipping, heading to the Bernheim Arboretum to see the Thomas Dambo trolls is the perfect palate cleanser. These impressive outdoor art installations are located […]
There are a handful of excellent museums in Kentucky on Bardstown’s Museum Row, including the famed Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and the immersive Civil War Museum. Aside from these curated museums, one of the most popular things to do in Bardstown is explore the historic mansions, homes, bourbon distilleries, and businesses that are […]
By far, the most popular attractions in our area are the Bardstown distilleries! Guests flock from all over the country to taste these impeccably crafted bourbons and tour these impressive establishments. And while we’ve always had our go-to favorite distilleries in Bardstown to recommend, there have been some new additions to the list lately, and […]
Heaven Hill’s new $130 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky is still about six months away from being finished, but this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth, we’re… Read More
Bardstown is rich in historical attractions, and one of those gems is My Old Kentucky Home State Park, which invites you to step back in time and experience the rich cultural heritage of the region. The park is renowned for its stunning Federal Hill mansion, a grand estate that inspired Stephen Foster’s famous song, “My […]
Big things are afoot in Bourbon Country!…The historic town of Bardstown, aka the Bourbon Capital of the World, in partnership with the Bourbon Capital Alliance is putting on the first ever annual National Bourbon Week, June 11-16, 2024. Taking place across acclaimed distilleries, famed attractions and Bardstown’s thriving downtown, this immersive series of events celebrates […]
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Each May through October, The Amp at Dant Crossing (also known as just “The Amp” for short), one of the best music venues in Gethsemane, KY, near Bardstown and part of the Log Still Distillery campus, hosts a fantastic lineup of outdoor concerts. The show list features talented, nationally known country, rock, and singer/songwriter musicians, […]