For 41 years, the Port Ellen Distillery on Scotland’s Isle of Islay sat silent. Last month, a multi-million dollar restoration of the distillery was completed… Read More
For 41 years, the Port Ellen Distillery on Scotland’s Isle of Islay sat silent. Last month, a multi-million dollar restoration of the distillery was completed when the first spirit flowed at Port Ellen since 1983. While it’ll be years before we see new bottlings of Port Ellen, the distillery will be open to Islay visitors from around the world. Diageo’s Ewan Gunn was on hand when that first spirit flowed. He’s been part of the revival since it was announced in 2017, and joins us on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, The Demeter Collection auction raised £49,000 for the Our Whisky Foundation, while William Grant & Sons is expanding its Blended Scotch portfolio with a new range of whiskies.
Lux Row Distillers announced this week the introduction of Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, 100 proof (50% abv), handcrafted according to the original, time-honored wheated recipe since 1849. The backstory on this brand is fascinatingly extensive, it being fruit from the original Stitzel-Weller Distillery tree, owned by the legendary icon Julian Van Winkle I (aka “Pappy”). […]
Lux Row Distillers announced this week the introduction of Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, 100 proof (50% abv), handcrafted according to the original, time-honored wheated recipe since 1849. The backstory on this brand is fascinatingly extensive, it being fruit from the original Stitzel-Weller Distillery tree, owned by the legendary icon Julian Van Winkle I (aka “Pappy”). It being part of Julian’s now coveted wheated Bourbon whiskies.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: The new addition will be available nationwide later this month at a suggested retail price of $59.99 per 750 ml bottle.
“Rebel 100 6-Year demonstrates that age is never a bad thing,” said Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe. “The combination of spotlighting our original recipe and aging it for six years resulted in a rich and rebellious, full flavor bourbon that I think will resonate with consumers. Six years is a long time to wait, but the wait was worth it.”
Lux Row Distillers (Bardstown, KY)this week announced the release of Rebel Small Batch Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, featuring barrels that were hand-selected by Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe and blended into small batches. A limited allocation is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested retail […]
Lux Row Distillers (Bardstown, KY)this week announced the release of Rebel Small Batch Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, featuring barrels that were hand-selected by Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe and blended into small batches. A limited allocation is set to reach retail shelves across the country later this month at a suggested retail price of $34.99 per 750 ml bottle.
Rebel Small Batch Reserve features some of the finest barrels from Rebel’s traditional four-year-old wheated-bourbon mash bill, bottled at 110 proof to deliver a more intense flavor. The resulting bourbon features an aroma containing rich scents of honey, vanilla and caramel; a palate of dark fruit, caramel and vanilla with robust tones from the barrel; and a warm finish, followed by a light spice.
“It’s always a pleasure to set aside notable barrels to release in small batches, as it provides fans of our bourbons the opportunity to enjoy the brands they love in a unique way,” said Rempe. “Rebel Small Batch Reserve is an example of taking the same time-honored wheated recipe created in 1849 and presenting it in a small-batch format and at 110 proof. The result is an exceptionally bold, yet dependably smooth, take on Rebel that consumers are certain to love.”
A wheated sipper at 110 proof for $35 you say? Sign us up to try it. A “rebel with a cause”, this is a value purchase if we’ve ever seen one.
Daviess County Medium Toasted Finished Bourbon is the second in the Daviess County Toasted Finished Series. What’s it like? Read our full review to learn more!
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Daviess County Medium Toasted Finished Bourbon is the second in the Daviess County Toasted Finished Series. What's it like? Read our full review to learn more!
Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon is a new release from Lux Row Distillers. It is a blend of both single barrel wheated and rye bourbons. Learn what it’s like in our review!
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Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon is a new release from Lux Row Distillers. It is a blend of both single barrel wheated and rye bourbons. Learn what it's like in our review!
One of the stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail that you absolutely must visit is Lux Row Distillers. This state-of-the-art distillery offers six distinct brands under one roof, including Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath. The award-winning distillery provides behind-the-scenes tours, a gift shop, and a cocktail bar that serves craft cocktails and neat …
One of the stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail that you absolutely must visit is Lux Row Distillers. This state-of-the-art distillery offers six distinct brands under one roof, including Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath. The award-winning distillery provides behind-the-scenes tours, a gift shop, and a cocktail bar that serves craft cocktails and neat pours from the library of bourbons, including some rare vintages you won’t find anywhere else.
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a popular self-guided road trip dedicated to exploring the signature bourbon distilleries of Kentucky, where ninety-five percent of the world’s bourbon is produced. Visitors and locals alike have the opportunity to taste these pours and tour these excellent establishments, including places like Lux Row Distillers. Bardstown is the best place to stay for those who enjoy America’s spirit, with a great selection of bourbon distilleries close to one another.
First, you’ll need to book your lodging near the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and the Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast offers luxurious accommodations, daily gourmet bourbon-inspired breakfasts, and is located near all of the best Bardstown attractions. Guests can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in one of our ten elegant, antique-appointed guestrooms in our two pre-Civil War plantation homes. Additionally, we are located near some of the top distilleries found on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Start planning your next getaway and book your room today!
Head to Lux Row Distillers on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
As a guest at our Bardstown Bed and Breakfast, you’ll only be about ten minutes from the tour and tasting at Lux Row Distillers. In fact, Lux Row Distillers is just one of the many bourbon distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail within a quick drive from our Inn.
Here’s what to expect on a tour and tasting at Lux Row Distillers:
Lux Row Distillers is in the number two spot on TripAdvisor of the best things to do in Bardstown. Of the 460 five-star reviews, the most notable aspects are the friendly staff, knowledgeable guides, beautiful facility, and excellent bourbon tastings.
John Rempe is the master distiller at this location—he has more than 20 years of experience, is passionate about the process, and oversees the production of all the lines produced at Lux Row Distillers.
Aside from the Lux Row Distillers brand, five other bourbon brands call this space home, including Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, Daviess County, David Nicholson, and Blood Oath.
Lux Row Distillers is situated amidst a beautiful scenic drive lined with trees. The modern building spans 18,000 square feet and houses ten barrel warehouses and a 43-foot custom copper still. Visitors can experience all of this firsthand on a tour.
Choose from various tours at this distillery, including the Lux Row Libations Cocktail Course and the Top Shelf Experience. You’ll learn about the bourbon distilling process and taste some fantastic products.
More Bardstown Distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail:
After you’ve enjoyed a tasting a Lux Row Distillers, there’s more to discover at the nearby Bardstown bourbon distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail:
Heaven Hill Distillery: Known as the largest family-owned spirits producer, this distillery creates lines like Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Evan Williams. The award-winning visitor’s center at Heaven Hill offers tours, educational information, and tastings.
Bardstown Bourbon Company: This local distillery and restaurant gives guests various bourbon-focused activities. Check out the cocktail classes, exclusive vintage whiskey tasting, or distillery tours. Grab dinner at the Kitchen & Bar for elevated Southern fare.
Maker’s Mark: Perhaps one of the most well-known bourbon distilleries in the world, Maker’s Mark is one of the most popular stops in the area. Take a tour, taste, and dip your own red wax bottle in the gift shop. It shows that they’ve been perfecting the art of distilling since 1953.
Jim Beam: You’ll find great interactive tours stimulating your senses at this world-class and newly remodeled distillery. Learn about every step in making their stalwart brand name and the Knob Creek bourbon label.
Preservation Distillery: Just two miles from the center of Bardstown, find this distillery located in a historic tobacco barn on a small Kentucky farm. After admiring the roaming longhorn cattle on the property, sample their small batch and unique bourbons.
The Best Lodging for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Every fall, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival comes to Bardstown for a weekend-long celebration of this classic, historic spirit. You’ll find some of Bardstown’s biggest names at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. You will taste some fantastic bourbons from Heaven Hill and Four Roses to Maker’s Mark and Lux Row Distillers. Grab a cocktail in the open-air beer garden and enjoy the live music from local talent. The vendors offer unique wares for sale, and you’ll love the selection of food trucks and more.
All the true bourbon enthusiasts love to stay at our elegant Bardstown Bed and Breakfast. All our luxurious guest suites with private en suite baths are named after classic bourbon cocktail names. Guests also enjoy our bourbon-inspired breakfasts, an on-site day spa, and, eventually, our brand-new bourbon lounge, opening in the fall—everything needed for a bourbon-loving vacation on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
If you plan to head to Bardstown in September for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, it’s time to act fast! They are already selling out on the VIP events, and lodging in Bardstown fills up quickly. Start planning your fall getaway to the birthplace of bourbon and make a reservation at the historic Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast in Bardstown, Kentucky, today!
Old Ezra 7 Rye is a blend of 95% and 51% rye whiskeys, distilled by Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP) and released by Lux Row Distillers. It is bottled at 114 proof. How did it turn out? Read on to find out!
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Old Ezra 7 Rye is a blend of 95% and 51% rye whiskeys, distilled by Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP) and released by Lux Row Distillers. It is bottled at 114 proof. How did it turn out? Read on to find out!
First there was Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon. Now, there is Ezra Brooks 99 Rye. So how is this new, reasonably priced rye from Lux Row Distillers? Read on to find out!
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First there was Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon. Now, there is Ezra Brooks 99 Rye. So how is this new, reasonably priced rye from Lux Row Distillers? Read on to find out!
Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye will retail at a suggested price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle.Eric Winter, brand manager for Rebel says:Based on the continued succe…
Lux Row Distillers announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Rebel 100 Rye will retail at a suggested price of $19.99 per 750 ml bottle.
Eric Winter, brand manager for Rebel says:
Based on the continued success of both Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, we've elevated the proof of its rye counterpart. Rebel 100 Rye drinkers still will enjoy the award-winning smooth, spicy rye flavor of Rebel Rye at a proof level that amplifies its taste profile and stands out even better in classic cocktails.
Rebel 100 Rye contains a mash bill of 51% rye, 45% corn and 4% malt and 'features a spicy nose that opens into rich rye flavor balanced by hints of vanilla'. Like the name says, this comes in at 100 proof (50% alcohol).
My Take
Nice to see a cheap option come in at a 100 proof level and at a great price point. This is worth checking out if you're looking for a good rye mixer or want to give a cheaper option a try.
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Dr. Bill Lumsden has been experimenting at both Ardbeg and Glenmorangie distilleries. His latest Ardbeg release, Heavy Vapours, involved taking part of the distilling system out of the picture just because he wanted to see what would happen if he did. At Glenmorangie, he has a whole year’s worth of projects for his experimental Lighthouse distillery. We’ll catch up with whisky’s mad scientist on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Scotland’s controversial alcohol marketing restrictions have been sent back to the drawing board, while the equally controversial deposit return scheme for bottles has been pushed back to next March. Read More »
Dr. Bill Lumsden has been experimenting at both Ardbeg and Glenmorangie distilleries. His latest Ardbeg release, Heavy Vapours, involved taking part of the distilling system out of the picture just because he wanted to see what would happen if he did. At Glenmorangie, he has a whole year’s worth of projects for his experimental Lighthouse distillery. We’ll catch up with whisky’s mad scientist on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Scotland’s controversial alcohol marketing restrictions have been sent back to the drawing board, while the equally controversial deposit return scheme for bottles has been pushed back to next March. We’ll also have details on a new distillery in Kentucky…that was quietly built six years ago.
