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Heaven Hill Plans $135 Million Bardstown Distillery

Mark Gillespie / April 27, 2022

April 27, 2022 – Groundbreaking is expected in June for Heaven Hill’s return to distilling in Bardstown, Kentucky. The family-owned distiller plans to build a $135 million dollar distillery in Bardstown. When it opens in 2024, the distillery will make Heaven Hill’s first whiskey in Bardstown since the historic 1996 fire that destroyed the Shapira family’s original distillery. The announcement comes after Tuesday night’s approval of zoning changes for the site by the Nelson County Planning Commission. The distillery will be built on a 61-acre vacant piece of land just east of Bardstown Community Park along Highway 245, just west of Read More »

Sip some Beautiful Kentucky Bourbon at Willett Distillery

Logan Marketing / April 5, 2022

One of our favorite places to visit in Bardstown is the Willett Distillery, established in 1936; this family-owned distillery embraces the importance of traditional methods that put Kentucky bourbon on the map. You’ll want to book a Willett Distillery tour and then finish your visit with cocktails and small plates at the Bar at Willett—a …

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The 5 Best Wineries in Kentucky near our B&B

Logan Marketing / March 1, 2022

While bourbon might be the drink of choice for most who head to Bardstown, we’re also home to some of the best wineries in Kentucky! The Bluegrass State has more than 60 wineries, and the majority focus on growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Our state is also the largest producer of wine in …

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Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B521 and C921.

Brian Haara / February 21, 2022

I continue to look forward to each of the three yearly releases of Larceny Barrel Proof. The second release of 2021—B521—is a little higher in proof that A121, and the third release (C921) is slightly higher. I remember that the first release of the…

Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch” Review

Josh Peters / February 9, 2022

The end of 2021, and beginning of 2022, were hectic to say the least, so I’m a bit behind on new samples, like this Booker’s 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch”. To address this and get some of these samples done I’m taking a brief break from the Glenmorangie super vertical to hit some of the more recent […]

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The Brand New Jim Beam Distillery near our Bardstown B&B

Logan Marketing / February 3, 2022

The Jim Beam Distillery reopened at the end of last year, revealing a new era for the Beam Family: a modern take on serving bourbon to the millions of whiskey lovers who flock to Kentucky each year. As a premier bourbon destination, this updated complex reads like an adult version of Disneyland with interactive exhibits, …

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Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof C921 and A122.

Brian Haara / January 31, 2022

2022 is the 10-year anniversary of Heaven Hill’s Elijah Craig 12-Year Barrel Proof. Over these years it has given us so much reason to celebrate and it helped lead the trend to barrel proof bourbon. And I look forward three times every year for…

One of the Best Places to Stay in Bardstown KY

Logan Marketing / January 6, 2022

There’s no better time to start planning your next getaway, and our historic Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast is one of the best places to stay in Bardstown KY! Not only will you be in the perfect location to check out all of the incredible Bardstown bourbon distilleries our area is known for, but you’ll …

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Learn All About Distilling at the Bardstown Bourbon Company

Logan Marketing / December 9, 2021

Bardstown Bourbon Company might not be one of the oldest spirit producers in Kentucky, but what they lack in years, they make up for with innovation and a fresh approach to bourbon distilling. The 40,000 square foot distillery for Bardstown Bourbon Company, set on 100-acres of working farmland, channels the tasting experiences with Napa Valley-style …

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Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Parker’s Heritage Collection No. 15, 11-year Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey.

Brian Haara / November 16, 2021

Heaven Hill’s highly anticipated annual fall limited release of Parker’s Heritage Collection is back and continues the recent series of heavy char barrel strength whiskey. For 2021—the fifteenth edition—Parker’s Heritage Collection is an 11-year Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. I was a huge fan of…