One of this past fall’s newest bourbons was 15 Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 15 Stars is a merchant bottler with the good fortune of being able to source from Kentucky—which of course is getting easier, but not yet for the age obtained by…
There’s a new resurgence of Old Fortuna, the historic Kentucky Bourbon brand dating back to the late 1800’s. Its first release is a small batch of just six barrels aged at least six years and bottled at 102 proof. Fortuna was a popular brand…
One of the best ways to spend a cozy wintery day during the holidays is with a bourbon tasting for two at the local Bardstown distilleries. The area is festive and decorated for the season, there are plenty of cheerful events planned, and all that bourbon tasting warms you up from the inside—even if it’s …
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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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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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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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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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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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Louisville, KY – On Feb 24th, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience released a special edition bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon with a commemorative 50th Edition Gold Pegasus Pin sealed in wax on the neck. Dipped in a gold wax, the bottle features a special face label with the coordinating gold Kentucky Derby Festival logo […]
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