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.
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.
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.
The first stop of the Northbound Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Is renowned for its handcrafted corn whiskey moonshine, produced using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients.
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.
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.
It is the founding father of the Kentucky Bourbon Craft Trail.
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.
Is the first legal distillery in Pike Country, Kentucky.
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.