BIG DAY in BOURBON COUNTRY: Ribbon Cutting for James B. Beam Distilling’s New Homestead Experience
CLERMONT, KY – James B Beam Distilling Co (Jim Beam) doesn’t do anything small and why should they? They’re the #1 producer of American Whiskey (by volume) in the world and it’s not even close. Of the 10,300,000 (and change) barrels of liquid resting and nesting in Kentucky, Beam claims over 4,000,000 of that stock. […]
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Horse Soldier Bourbon made big headlines last October with a ground breaking ceremony for its scripted $200 MILLION distillery investment in Somerset, KY. They are now adding to that footprint with plans for a restaurant and cocktail destination in downtown Somerset with the purchase of a 5,000 squ ft building. It will be modeled after […]
Today is Arbor Day. So what is Arbor Day? “Arbor” is Latin for “tree”. Per history.com, Arbor Day goes back to the late 1800’s (Nebraska of all places) with the purpose of honoring trees and their importance to our environment. Planting trees is a common celebrational component of it. While it may not be stenciled […]
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. […]
Bardstown Bourbon Company announced a $28.7 million investment set to create 29 full-time jobs and increase the distillery’s annual capacity by about 55,000 barrels, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said in a news release. There will be a 15,000-square-foot expansion, allowing for the addition of 16 new fermenters, a new distillation column and equipment, a […]
Versailles, KY – The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep™ charity program, one of the Kentucky Derby’s most distinctive annual traditions, this year honors the connections between Kentucky and France. A total of 148 cups, honoring Derby 148, will be available for purchase at woodfordreservemintjulep.com. Cups must be picked up at Churchill Downs on Derby Day at the $1,000 Mint Julep Experience. […]
BARDSTOWN, KY – Big news just splashed in the Bourbon Capital of The World. Sazerac owned 1792 Barton Distillery just announced yesterday via social media that effective June 30th, 2022, it will NO longer offer public tours. Noted in their Facebook post,”If you’ve ALREADY booked a tour prior to June 30th, it will be honored.“ […]