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BREAKING: $93M Investment from WILLETT DISTILLERY for Expansion in New Location

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PRESS RELEASE Directly from Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet On Thursday, Dec 8th, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued momentum of the state’s bourbon industry as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers LTD, doing business as Willett Distillery, will invest nearly $93 million in Washington County to build warehouses and additional production facilities, creating 35 full-time jobs. “Kentucky’s bourbon industry […]

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Coming Soon: Bardstown Bourbon Co First Ever Estate Distilled 3 Whiskey Collection “Origin Series”

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PRESS RELEASE Provided by Bardstown Bourbon Co. Six years after their first whiskey was distilled, Bardstown Bourbon Company, the 7th largest distillery in America (brand provided) will release its first estate-distilled collection of whiskies in early 2023. Since 2016, they have climbed from 600,000 proof gallons per year to 7 million yearly. The Origin Series introduces […]

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Bardstown is one of the Most Haunted Places in Kentucky

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While, of course, Bardstown is known around the world for its bourbon, we’re also one of the most haunted places in Kentucky! As the second oldest town in the Bluegrass State, our more than 200-year history is full of interesting people, mysterious stories, and dark tales. You’ll find multiple historical sites, museums, and points of …

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Head to Lux Row Distillers on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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One of the must-see stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers—a state-of-the-art distillery with six distinct brands under one roof—including Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, Blood Oath, and much more. The award-winning distillery offers behind-the-scenes tours, a gift shop, and a cocktail bar serving mixed drinks and straight pours from the local house …

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Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022

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August 17, 2022 – Six inductees will join the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame next month in the first induction ceremony since 2019. The honorees were announced today, including the late Stephen Thompson of Kentucky Artisan Distillery, this year’s recipient of the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. Thompson passed away last year at the age of 79 following an accident. “He’s another one that everyone misses,” said Kentucky Distillers Association president Eric Gregory. “He was such a resource and an advocate for the craft distilleries…he had almost an encyclopedic knowledge of production facilities and what to do, and if you Read More »

A Bourbon Themed Dinner at The Rickhouse Bardstown

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One of the most romantic restaurants in town is The Rickhouse Bardstown. This stalwart restaurant and lounge resides in the lower basement level of the historic Spalding Hall building. The space itself exudes an intimate ambiance; the subterranean brick arched walls, sparkling candlelight, and surrounding bourbon barrels create a unique setting, perfect for enjoying world-class …

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To Your Health! (Episode 962: July 24, 2022)

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Alcohol has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, even when the healers of history didn’t always know they were distilling alcohol when they made their potions. Some of those potions even sound a lot like today’s cocktails, and drinks writer Camper English has been studying the links between alcohol and medicine for his new book Doctors and Distillers. We’ll explore some of that history with him this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the American Craft Spirits Association has handed out its annual awards, and we’ll have the details. We’ll also get a preview of this September’s Kentucky Read More »

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