Contrary to what some have suspected, Jeff Arnett didn’t leave because he disliked the master distiller’s post at Jack Daniel’s. Even after 12 years in the high-stress role as the person in charge of whiskey making at the world’s most prodigious whiske…
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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Bardstown, Ky.-based Heaven Hill Distilleries announced it will spend $135 million to begin construction on a new distillery there this spring. According to a news release, construction of the plant is expected to conclude in late 2024. Located on a 61…
Townsend, Tenn., markets itself as “the peaceful side of the Smokies,” and indeed, it’s quieter than the fabricated expanse of Pigeon Forge and the din of crowded Gatlinburg. Townsend has the feel of a village scattered in plots over a several-mile str…
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 […]
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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. […]
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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.“ […]
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Buffalo Trace Distillery pledged to go big on charity in 2022, literally and literally. The famed distillery in Frankfort, KY announced it will be giving away 2,022 unique bottles to various charities over the course of this year. Recently, wow, did they ever come through. You may recall, on March 14th – 18th, 5 insanely […]
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