National Bourbon Week
June 9-15, 2025
As the Bourbon Capital of the World®, Bardstown is proud to host National Bourbon Week, the renowned celebration of Kentucky bourbon. This week-long event pays tribute to the craftsmanship, heritage, and culture that make Bardstown the beating heart of the bourbon industry.
During National Bourbon Week, visitors and bourbon lovers can immerse themselves in exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery experiences, special releases, and bourbon-inspired events throughout Bardstown. From engaging master distiller panels to curated cocktail experiences and live music, this celebration is a can’t-miss event for anyone who appreciates America’s native spirit.
With Bardstown home to some of the most iconic distilleries in the world, National Bourbon Week is more than just a festival—it’s a tribute to the past, present, and future of bourbon. Mark your calendar and join us in the heart of bourbon country for an unforgettable week of sipping, storytelling, and celebration.
Link to full National Bourbon Week schedule can be found here!
LOCAL FAVORITES
Marcellas and the After Hours Cafe
- 225 N Third Street
Cafe, sandwich shop, specialty burgers, gourmet hotdogs, full bar, Boba tea, coffee, open till…
Old Talbott Tavern
- 107 W. Stephen Foster Ave.
The Old Talbott Tavern was built in 1779. It is the oldest Western Stagecoach stop in America and…
Preservation Distillery
- 426 Sutherland Rd.
Preservation Distillery is Bardstown and Nelson County’s first official craft bourbon operation, and…
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- 501 E. Stephen Foster Ave.
My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most iconic 19th-century homes in America, named for America's…
Flour & Oak Bakery
- 105 E Flaget St
A bakery downtown offering craft custom cakes, a variety of unique baked goods, & a bourbon infused…
Making Good Scentz
- 123 N. Third St.
Located in Downtown Bardstown, Making Good Scentz is a bath & body retail shop specializing in…
The Blind Boar Shanty
- 204 N. Third Street
The Blind Boar Shanty is a men's clothing store but so much more! They have vintage Disney and…
Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium
- 131 B. 3rd Street
Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium is born from a passion for crafting extraordinary moments. Where their…
BOURBON STAYS
The Trail Hotel
- 1875 New Haven Road
Overflowing with nostalgia and with a pour of modern luxury, The Trail Hotel is the first and only…
Bourbon Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn
- 714 N. Third St.
Hosts: Todd Allen and Tyler Horton. 12 guest rooms. 3 Beautifully restored, National Historic…
Bourbon Ball Inn
- 110 E Broadway Street
Set in a Circa 1795 historic home, Bourbon Ball Inn combines the charm of past craftsmanship with…
Distill-Inn
- 984 Frost Avenue
Discover a warm Kentucky welcome at Distill Inn, where modern comfort meets Southern charm. We pride…
Log Still Lodging
- 121 Dee Head Rd.
Escape to the heart of Kentucky bourbon country with a stay at the charming vacation rentals on the…
National Bourbon Week Returns for 2025
- 4 min read
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…