You could say that every day is Bourbon Day in Bardstown, the self-proclaimed Bourbon Capital of the World. However, for the third year in a row, a week in June – this year June 14-21, is making it official. Tickets are on sale now for an eight-day journey of exclusive tastings at 17 distilleries…
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Most visitors come to the Bourbon Capital of the World ® ready to check the classics off their list. But just beyond the main stops is a quieter, craft-driven side of town, where small-batch distillers, family-run operations, and cozy tasting rooms offer more personal pours and memorable stories…
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Too often, those who identify as LGBTQ+ have been left without this feeling of acceptance and inclusion. But this October, a new sense of belonging will bloom across Kentucky, with the catalyst being the commonwealth’s signature beverage. The inaugural ‘Bourbon and Belonging’ Festival will take…
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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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BARDSTOWN, KY (Feb. 21, 2024) – The historic town of Bardstown, known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, in partnership with the Bourbon Capital Alliance announces the first annual National Bourbon Week, June 11-16, 2024. Taking place across acclaimed distilleries, famed attractions and…
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As you approach this small town nestled in picturesque rolling hills, you can sense it – the presence of a liquid amber responsible for nine billion dollars in annual revenue to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can see it in the barrelhouses dotting the landscape, home to more aging barrels than…
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When it comes to bourbon, all roads lead to Bardstown, Kentucky—the Bourbon Capital of the World!—a small town with movie set good looks and an astonishing 11 distillery experiences within 16 miles of downtown. It’s where people go to make their bourbon dreams come true. And Bardstown just keeps…
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— Visit Bardstown and its partners recently hosted a successful media mission in New York City that garnered the attention of renowned journalists and influencers from prestigious lifestyle, bourbon, spirits, and travel publications. The two-day media mission included an event that showcased…
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