Woodford County, KY — Woodford County invites locals and visitors to kick off the holiday season with its inaugural Old Fashioned Christmas Weekend, a three-day celebration running December 5–7, showcasing exclusive holiday Old Fashioneds, bourbon-inspired treats, festive shopping, and local hospitality across the county.
During the event, each participating business will feature its own unique twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, all crafted with Woodford County–made bourbon or local
bourbon products from the Birthplace of Bourbon. Guests can explore the county, enjoy seasonal fl avors, shop local for the holidays, and collect check-ins through a Visit Woodford / Bandwango Tour Pass. Participants who visit a set number of locations will receive a complimentary bourbon glass, courtesy of Visit Woodford.
Featured Old Fashioneds & Holiday Offerings
My Darling & Co – Reagan Berry
Single-serve craft Old Fashioned drink mix. Perfect for a cozy night in. Pair with their smoking saucer for a rich, aromatic bourbon experience.
Caroline’s Creamery – Kenzie Baugh
Reviving their fan-favorite “Versailles” ice cream: vanilla with bourbon balls and maple creams.
Bluegrass Distillers – Sam Rock
Mint Chocolate Old Fashioned, featuring their signature bourbon with festive peppermint-meets-cocoa notes.
Heirloom – Chef Mark Wombles
A refi ned Heirloom Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel-Aged Orange Bitters, Luxardo cherries, and bourbon smoked demerara syrup. ($16)
Woodford Reserve – Megan Breier
The Bread Pudding Old Fashioned, a decadent holiday-inspired twist created by the home of Woodford Reserve.
Kristen’s Kreations – Kristen Tinker
A bourbon ball cupcake, typically known as “The Versailles,” specially reimagined as “The Old Fashioned” for the event.
The Kentucky Castle
The Kentucky Castle Old Fashioned featuring True Story Finished Bourbon, demerara syrup, lemon and black walnut bitters, orange peel, and Luxardo cherry garnishes.
The Amsden Bourbon Bar
The Amsden Old Fashioned crafted with their proprietary house barrel blend (Wilderness Trail, Maker’s Private Selection, Bulleit, and a praline barrel fi nish), aromatic citrus bitters, demerara syrup, cherry, and an orange spritz.
Castle & Key Distillery
Featuring a classic Castle & Key Old Fashioned:
● Castle & Key Restoration Rye or Small Batch Bourbon
● Castle & Key Old Fashioned Syrup
● Orange bitters
Locals Tavern
A traditional Old Fashioned (orange, bourbon of choice, bitters, cherry) plus a signature holiday cocktail, The Ashley (blueberry vodka, lemonade, cranberry).
Holly Hill & Co.
A collection of bourbon-inspired holiday sweets and gifts, including:
● Bourbon Tasting Game
● Bourbon Balls
● Bourbon Butter Crunch
● Bourbon Caramels
● Sorghum Crinkle Cookies
● Sorghum Suckers & Cookie Bags
● Additional retail offerings perfect for gifting
Equus Run Vineyards- Cynthia Bohn
How the Old Fashioned Christmas Pass Works
Visit Woodford will release a free Bandwango Old Fashioned Christmas Pass allowing guests to check in at participating businesses throughout the weekend. Guests who complete 5 number of stops (fi nal number determined as submissions finalize) will earn a free bourbon glass as a thank-you for supporting Woodford County’s small businesses and bourbon makers. You can pick up your glass Mondays to Friday 9am t0 4pm in the Visitors Center at 126 S. Main Street in Versailles, KY.
Event Dates Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Locations vary by business hours. Full details and the Bandwango Pass will be available at: Wander in Woodford – Visit Woodford – Official Visitors Guide to Woodford County, Kentucky
