In January 2022, Bardstown distilleries came together to launch the inaugural Bardstown Collection, a unified release featuring each distillery’s unique expression, to celebrate the “Bourbon Capital of the World”.
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ardstown is the Bourbon Capital of the World, with the greatest concentration of Bourbon distilleries in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Downtown Bardstown was once voted the Most Beautiful Small Town in America, and on its historic Main Street you can find gift shops, restaurants and more. Nearby is the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History and My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The 150 QuickStop is the home of Jake’s Fresh Country Sausage, which Food & Wine declared the best sausage in America.
Four Roses Warehouse And Bottling
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Heaven Hill opened after Prohibition with five brothers at the helm, and it is still owned by the same family today. Many of this historic distiller’s brands pay homage to forefathers of Bourbon history such as Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, JTS Brown, and more. 2021 brought a $19 million expansion, including an immersive visitor’s center experience, Five Brothers Bar, and a “You Do Bourbon” experience where you can fill your own bottle of whiskey. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 1.4 Miles 1311 Gilkey Run Rd. | Bardstown, KY 40004 heavenhilldistillery.com
Offering 10 unique distillery experiences located within 16 miles of downtown Bardstown!
Bardstown Bourbon Company
In addition to touring this state-of-the-art distillery, visitors can also enjoy food and a full bar at the Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar onsite. Be sure to check out the vintage whiskey library and Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Class in the warehouse. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 4.1 Miles 1500 Parkway Dr. | Bardstown, KY 40004 bardstownBourbon.com
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You can visit Four Roses at two locations the distillery in Lawrenceburg and the warehouse and bottling facility in Cox’s Creek. While it may sound boring to visit a warehouse facility, Four Roses has some pretty unique one story warehouses.A tour of the second location is included in your ticket from the first location you tour. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 16 Miles 624 Lotus Rd. | Coxs Creek, KY 40013 fourrosesBourbon.com
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
Jim Beam American Stillhouse Located in Shepherdsville, just 15 miles
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from downtown Bardstown, you can begin a journey through the history of the bestselling Bourbon brand in the world. Check out their brand new visitor’s center along with The Kitchen Table restaurant. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 15.4 Miles 526 Happy Hollow Rd. | Clermont, KY 40110 jimbeam.com
Log Still Distillery
J.W. “Wally” Dant is paying tribute to his forefathers with the creation of Log Still Distillery and Dant Crossing (pg. 64). Wally is keeping his family’s rich legacy alive as he builds upon the same land in southern Nelson County where his forefathers once made spirits. Explore the vast 300-acre property and enjoy tastings of Monk’s Road and Rattle & Snap spirits at the Log Still Distillery Tasting Room. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 13.4 Miles 225 Dee Head Rd. | Gethsemane, KY, 40051 logstilldistillery.com
Lux Row Distillers
This stunning new distillery is home to products such as David Nicholson, Blood Oath, Rebel Yell, and Ezra Brooks, this 18,000 square foot facility will eventually becapable of producing 50,000 barrels a year. Distance from Downtown Bardstown: 3.4 Miles 3050 E John Rowan Blvd. Bardstown, KY 40004 luxrowdistillers.com
