For the millions of visitors traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail annually, it seems logical to begin or end their visit in Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World. And when we say begin or end, we don’t mean just a quick tasting at one of the legendary distilleries, but a full day dedicated to…
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Discover Your Next Favorite Pour: New Sips Around Bardstown If you thought Bardstown already had enough bourbon to fill a barrel, think again. This summer, our little town is raising spirits—literally—with an array of fresh tasting rooms and cocktail hotspots ready to welcome both seasoned…
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Bardstown is known for a lot of things – beauty, charm, history, heritage – but nothing more so than bourbon. The amber liquid in large part defines Bardstown – so much so that it has become known as “the Bourbon Capital of the World.” Come see for yourself bourbon’s importance to Bardstown when…
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How A Small Kentucky Town Became The Bourbon Capital Of The World Since the 1950s, Bardstown has been known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. How did this small Kentucky town in Nelson County (pop. 13,739) become synonymous with America’s native spirit? It’s a long story, going back centuries —…
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Bourbon is many things. But one thing it shouldn’t be is intimidating. Even if you’re brand new to the spirit, it’s easy to get into the proper swing of things. Here, we’ve put together a Bardstown-centric primer that will set you on the path to becoming a bourbon connoisseur. 1. Get The Basics…
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Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen on the second floor of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience will open as a full-fledged dining and drinking spot this fall. Until it does, however, the beautifully renovated, industrial chic space is available for craft cocktails and a limited menu, making it the most…
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