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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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 »
One of the classic things to do in Bardstown is booking a ride on the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train for an elegant meal as you motor through the countryside in style. They offer a host of excursions from lunch or dinner to themed rides with bourbon or wine pairings. They even have a murder …
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When you begin the search of Bardstown KY Hotels for your next romantic getaway, you’ll want to envision what your trip to the beautiful Bluegrass State is going to entail. Will you be tasting at the fantastic and historic Bardstown bourbon distilleries? Or spending quality one-on-one time over a special elegant dinner or at the …
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With 1.9 million barrels of American Whiskey aging in six rickhouse sites, you have to figure that Heaven Hill had room for some more limited editions, and sure enough, Heaven Hill recently announced a new annual release called the “Heaven Hill Heritage Collection.” The…
In Bardstown, KY, National Bourbon Day is more than a date on the calendar: it’s an all-out four-day celebration of the delectable brown liquor that put our charming small town on the map. The Bardstown bourbon distilleries plan for this day all year long, and you’ll love being here to join in on the festivities. …
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BARDSTOWN, Kentucky In 1996, a hell-blazing fire devastated Heaven Hill Distillery. The blaze devoured the onsite distillery, seven rickhouses, and nearly 100,000 barrels of liquid. Post fire, all distilling moved to their Louisville based Bernheim Distillery. Now, 22 years later and nearly 90 years since first opening in 1935, something BIG is happening in Bardstown. […]
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April 27, 2022 – Groundbreaking is expected in June for Heaven Hill’s return to distilling in Bardstown, Kentucky. The family-owned distiller plans to build a $135 million dollar distillery in Bardstown. When it opens in 2024, the distillery will make Heaven Hill’s first whiskey in Bardstown since the historic 1996 fire that destroyed the Shapira family’s original distillery. The announcement comes after Tuesday night’s approval of zoning changes for the site by the Nelson County Planning Commission. The distillery will be built on a 61-acre vacant piece of land just east of Bardstown Community Park along Highway 245, just west of Read More »
One of our favorite places to visit in Bardstown is the Willett Distillery, established in 1936; this family-owned distillery embraces the importance of traditional methods that put Kentucky bourbon on the map. You’ll want to book a Willett Distillery tour and then finish your visit with cocktails and small plates at the Bar at Willett—a …
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While bourbon might be the drink of choice for most who head to Bardstown, we’re also home to some of the best wineries in Kentucky! The Bluegrass State has more than 60 wineries, and the majority focus on growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Our state is also the largest producer of wine in …
