Bardstown Bourbon Company

First visit to Bardstown and came away very impressed.Did the Rick house Barrel Thieving experience and loved it. Took place in one of the modern rick houses. Our guide Samantha was very knowledgeable and super nice. Got to experience some pours right out of the barrel. Only down side...very chilly in the rick house. Grounds were beautiful and physical gift shop bar area was beautiful.

I recently had the pleasure of taking the Behind the Scenes tour at Bardstown Bourbon Company, and it was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, this tour is a bourbon lover's dream, offering an up-close look at every phase of their innovative distillation process under the expert guidance of Head Distiller Nick Smith.The hands-on elements made this tour truly special. Tasting the fermenting mash straight from the tank was a unique and sensory-rich experience. Sampling white dog as it comes off the still gave me a newfound appreciation for the journey bourbon takes before it reaches maturity. The trip to the lab, where we tasted distillate from multiple mashbills, was fascinating and showcased the craftsmanship behind their work. And the highlight of highlights? Thieving bourbon directly from the barrel in the rickhouse tasting room--a moment I'll never forget!Nick's knowledge and passion for his craft are evident, and the entire Bardstown team has created a tour that's both informative and engaging. Whether you're a bourbon novice or a seasoned connoisseur, this tour is a must. Highly recommend!

My wife & I recently did a tasting & tour @ Bardstown Bourbon Company and came away impressed + pleased that we made the stop. The tour incorporated things we didn't experience during other distillery experiences: overview video highlighting history & goals of company, headsets to amplify tour guides voice during tour of production facility, their high wine was featured on their tasting flight, and a chance to taste from a barrel during rickhouse tour. All of those features may not be part of every tour so I don't want to mislead anyone but we were super impressed by what we experienced as it differentiated Bardstown Bourbon Company from the 10-12 other distilleries we visited during our week+ on the bourbon trail. Our guide was super friendly/informative and everything about the facilities, gift shop, bar & restaurant were top notch.They claim that they want to create an experience similar to what wine lovers experience in the Napa Valley...and since we live within 1:30 of that area and have spent plenty of time exploring it through the years, I would say that they've achieved their goal and then some.

If you're going to do one tour, do this one. A great tasting "Core Four Tour", our guide was excellent. Incredible technology mixed with an obvious passion for putting out a first class, consistent product. Nothing like it... and don't sleep on the restaurant.

From a tour quality, hospitality, and accessibility perspective, this is a five star tour experience.The whole establishment is less than 10 years old, and its a super clean affair, with a modern metal and glass building with lots of white, a 2 sided fireplace, and a double or triple height ceiling in the dining room.The dining room is worth a stop after your tour, if you arrive around lunchtime. The lamb ravioli is superb, the meatballs, disappointingly dry.I knock off one star only because the bourbons themselves are crazy expensive, with the most affordable bottle going at around $50. There are several options over $100. That's just ridiculous; the Venture Capitalists funding this enterprise are leveraging you to pay off their debt obligations.Worth a stop, though, for the tour, food and the Old Fashioned.Oh, and there is a furry wall, too. Well, mossy, but still. Tragically, they frown on stroking it, even if the world slipped you a jeffrey.

From start to finish this place is amazing. In their words, the company is one that's more innovative, transparent and collaborative. You feel this from the kitchen which serves amazing food to the end product which they deliver to many brand names. The tour is excellent, and I was surprised how open it was. You could ask anything and touch nearly anything that was safe to touch. Why is that one pink in color as opposed to all the others? The customer wanted us to use popcorn in making it, that's why.The gift shop is great too. But if you are eyeing something, get it while it is in front of you. Their inventory isn't that deep with some items so you might be disappointed if you wait until later.

My husband and I visited Bardstown on our last day of the bourbon trail. As far as experiences go, we saved the best for last! I really enjoyed the cocktail class. The entire Bardstown facility is immaculate! Be sure to put this one on your list if you're in the area!

This was a hard one. We ran late to this tour, so I missed the opening video and some of the history. First tour where we did the tasting in the beginning. I'm just gonna give me a few and have me walk it off. Lol. No, but that was interesting. I did not care for any of the samples. However, it was a learning experience.This was the 1st tour where we were told we could touch the yeast on tip where the bourbon was in the fermentation stage. I was shocked. That's 2 Bardstown. Lol. Yes, I did touch it but did not taste it. Lol.The tour guide was very knowledgeable. This is a fast growing distillery. We did get a sample from the barrel while on tour. It was over 120 proof. Not to my liking. We did talk a lot to others on the tour. Great conversation. I was shocked to learn Kentucky Owl and Green River are bottled there. That's 3!You should learn something every day, my grandma said. I had 2 firsts and a new bit of information on this tour. Check out Bardstown and other distilleries in this area.

Grabbed lunch to start our day on the Bourbon Trail. The ambiance and decor is absolutely perfect. Everything feels so bright and modern. Service was impeccable and recommendations were on point. Started our meal with cocktails and fried green tomatoes. Both dipping sauces were fabulous but I loved the green goddess dip the most. I had the chefs special of the day which was Korean fried chicken over garlic mac and cheese. It was absolutely delicious! We also tried the fried chicken sandwich which was crispy and moist. I cannot recommend this place enough. Make sure you make your reservation in advance!

We went on a tour of the Distillery. Got to taste the core 4. Our guide was amazing answering every question we had. Even with the rain it was amazing