Best known for its port-finished bourbon, after initial aging in new American oak barrels. Their bourbon is finished in ruby port wine casks, giving it a smooth, slightly sweet, and complex flavor.
It is the inspiration for their River Proof Series Bourbon, a bottle-your-own experience that allows you to capture, cork, and uncork a prosperous past and today’s authentic, unhurried sophistication.
Augusta, KY 41002
Becker & Bird creates a young whiskey, American Revolution, to honor Baker's service in the American Revolution, and acknowledge at the time of the Revolution distillers didn't have time to age their bourbon.
Smiths Grove, Ky. 42171
Balance Distilling Company, located in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, is renowned for reviving the historic Mammoth Cave Bourbon brand, originally established in 1869.
An independent bottler and blender of aged, cask-strenght sourced rum and whiskey.
Known for producing small-batch, handcrafted spirits with a focus on quality and tradition. Established in 2008, it was one of the first craft distilleries in Kentucky. Specifically known for their RockCastle Bourbon.
The oldest fully-operating distillery that features guided tours and tastings.
Known for its innovative approach to aging spirits using advanced technology. Instead of traditional barrel aging, Bespoken Spirits uses a proprietary "ACTivation" process to precisely tailor the flavor, aroma, and color of whiskey in a matter of days—rather than years.
Known for its grain-to-glass, handcrafted bourbons made with locally sourced ingredients. They also offer unique bourbon vairations such as high-rye, blue corn, and wheated bourbons.
Boone County, KY 41051
And within three years he had begun operating a distillery in conjunction with the mill. Soon, his whiskey business was one of the largest in the nation, and far exceeded his profits in flour.
A family-ownded distillery since 2013 that offers bourbons and moonshine.
It was founded in the 1870's and remains true to its commitments to crafting premium spirits.
Best known for its high-rye bourbon and rye whiskey, which offer a bold, spicy flavor profile. Founded by Tom Bulleit in 1987, the brand draws inspiration from a family recipe dating back to the 1800s.
Burton James Whiskey, produced by B.H. James Distillers in Adairville, Kentucky, is renowned for its unique blends of American whiskeys that pay homage to the founder's great-grandfather, Burton Hulon James, a former professional baseball player. The inaugural release, "Rookie Season: Opener," combined bourbon, rye, and light whiskey, showcasing the brand's commitment to innovative blending. Subsequent batches, such as "Five-Tool Player," continued this tradition by incorporating multiple mashbills and grains to create complex and balanced expressions.
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey started in 2019, a woman- led distillery by Judy Hollis Jones. They season oak for at least 18 months (6 months is the norm for other brands).
Renowned for its handcrafted bourbons, barrel cuts, and moonshines, all produced using a distinctive square copper pot still designed by the legendary Prohibition-era stillmaker, Casey Jones.
Known for its revival of the historic Old Taylor Distillery and its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and estate-grown ingredients
Focuses on American-made brandy. The compnay is known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients, such as apples and grapes, and for producin small-batch, artisinal brandy.
The first stop of the Northbound Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Known for its unique approach to bourbon-making, using 10 distinct bourbon recipes to craft smooth, complex whiskeys
Is known for being a Black-owned, craft bourbon brand that brings a fresh, innovative approach to Kentucky bourbon-making.
Kentucky's largest all-new independent distillery. Home to all nations bourbon, rye whiskey & American single malt.
Is renowned for its handcrafted corn whiskey moonshine, produced using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients.
It was a fully-renovated automotive grage with state-of-the-art distilling equipment.
Historical Significance: Green River earned international acclaim in the early 20th century, securing a gold medal and "Best of Show" at the 1900 Paris Exposition, and later a grand prize at the 1905 Liege Exposition in Belgium. Known for their Kentucky Straight Bourbon: A 90-proof bourbon with a high winter rye content.
The first licensed distillery in Bourbon County since Prohibition and for producing small-batch, grain-to-glass spirits with a focus on local ingredients and traditional craftsmanship
Heaven's Door is a collection of handcrafted American Whiskey co-created with Bob Dylan. It blends art and craft witha collection of stories to be savored and shared. Each bottle showcases Dylan's distinctive welded iron gates he created in his studio, Black Buffalo Ironworks.
A family-owned distillery since 1935 and is known for its award-winning bourbon whiskeys.
Is renowned for its contract distilling services, specializing in crafting authentic Kentucky bourbon for various brands. Established in 2021, the distillery boasts a production capacity of up to 80,000 barrels annually.
Is known for reviving the historic James E. Pepper 1776 brand and bringing bourbon production back to the historic Pepper Distillery District after decades of dormancy
Known for its grain-to-glass approach, focus on heirloom Bloody Butcher corn, and being a family-owned, woman-led distillery. Founded by Joyce and Autumn Nethery (mother and daughter), the distillery combines traditional distilling techniques with modern innovation
It is a self-produced distillery and home of famous brands like Maker's Mark and Jim Beam.
A family-owned distillery known as Willey Distilling Company.
The Kentucky Senator brand was originally distilled and bottled by Crigler & Crigler in Covington, Kentucky, then by Double Springs Distillers, Inc. in Bardstown. Revived by Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC in 2019, each release of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will carry the name of an esteemed U.S. Senator from the Bluegrass State.
The distillery opened in 2015, but its roots extend back to 1889.
Is a verteran-distilled and veteran owned craft distillery founded by an Aussie larrikin It combines tradition and audacity with a bold spirit of good-natured irreverence and relying on character over ceremony.
It is the founding father of the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Trail.
Found in the heart of Bourbon Country, they instill family, tradition, and passion for crafting exceptional bourbon whiskey into each and every bottle.
Is a Kentucky-based distillery and home of the Angel's Envy Bourbon.
It is nationally recognized for its award-winning bourbon brands, including Rebel and Blood Oath.
Every bottle of Maker's Mark is handcrafted, from grains to packaging.
its "grain to glass" approach to crafting a diverse range of spirits. The distillery is particularly known for its uncut and unfiltered bourbons and whiskeys, which are bottled at cask strength without added water after distillation. This method results in full-flavored, full-bodied spirits reminiscent of pre-Prohibition styles.
Aside from bourbon production, the distillery offers tours and tasting for making rye and bourbon.
Sparta, KY 41086
A family owned and operated distillery. They make Moonshine, Bourbon and Whiskey on site.
Newport, KY 41071
New Riff's state of the art, gorgeous modern distillery and event center houses a three story copper column still producing Kentucky Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, a copper pot still for Malt Whiskeys and special projects.
The small distillery offers guests an experience from barrel to bottle.
Is the first legal distillery in Pike Country, Kentucky.
A small distillery that handcrafts small batch spirits.
Newport, KY 41071
Pensive Distilling Co. features spirits distilled and bottled right on the premises, Proudly serving local beers on tap, and food that sets the table for comfort and hospitality.
The industiral-chic facility by Rabbit Hole Distilling offers craft bourbon guided tours and tasting.
Experiements with what happens to Kentucky Straight Bourbon when unique wood staves are added to the barrel to finish agign the whiskey.
Ludlow, KY 41016
Second Sight Spirits produces bourbon, a single malt whiskey, several rums, a red absinthe, and a hazelnut liqueur. An all ages distillery tour includes circus stories, seeing how their still was made, and hearing about the distilling process. Tours always include a tastings of their Oak Eye Kentucky Bourbon.
Established in 2014 by co-founders Keith Bundy and John Brown, the distillery emphasizes quality by designing and building their own copper pot stills to produce smooth, traditionally crafted spirits.
The Bard Distillery, located in Graham, Kentucky, is renowned for its handcrafted bourbons and whiskeys that honor the region's rich heritage. Cinder & Smoke Bourbon: A 13-year-old straight bourbon whiskey that has garnered acclaim for its rich flavor profile.
Known or its innovative approach to bourbon production, bledining traditional crafsmanship with modern techniques.
Known for being an interative distillery and visitor center that offers a deep dive into the history and production of Evan Williams Bourbon, one of the oldest distillieries in Kentucky.
Maysville, KY 41056
Today, the bourbon-making tradition is carried forward by fifth and sixth generation Pogues using the original Pogue recipes under a time-honored and fixed formula. Their current base of operation is located in the very same plot of land in Maysville and they offer superior quality, small-batch bourbon and rye spirits.
The first distillery to open in Lexington in over 100 years and for producing both bourbon and beer under the Alltech brand. Also known for their Town Branch Bourbon which is a smooth, slightly sweet bourbon with caramel, oak and vanilla notes, named after the Town Branch Creek.
Covington, KY 41011
This personal bourbon blending experience lets guests pull or “thieve” bourbon directly from various barrels and blend them together to craft something fitting their budget and palate preferences, then have it bottled to take home.
Known for its single-barrel, unfiltered bourbon experience, where visitors can thieve (sample) bourbon straight from the barrel and bottle it themselves.
Is known for its science-driven approach to bourbon-making, sweet mash fermentation process, and commitment to grain-to-glass production.
Known for producing bold, high-proof bourbon with a rich history and a commitment to traditional Kentucky whiskey-making. Founded in the 1940s, Wild Turkey has built a reputation for its high-rye mash bill, long aging process, and iconic master distillers. Also known for hgiher proofs for full-bodied flavor, including Wild Turkey 101 and premium offerings like Rare Breed and Russell's Reserve.
Known for its exceptionally smooth, well-balanced bourbon, triple distillation process, and historic, picturesque setting. Owned by Brown-Forman, Woodford Reserve is one of the most premium and well-regarded brands in the Kentucky bourbon industry.