Exclusive Events, Tastings, and the Inaugural “Mash Up” Make This a Can’t-Miss Week in the Bourbon Capital of the World
Bardstown, Kentucky — The Bourbon Capital of the World® — is ready to raise a glass for the second annual National Bourbon Week, happening June 9–15! Presented by the Bourbon Capital Alliance, this weeklong celebration brings together bourbon lovers from near and far for exclusive tastings, curated culinary experiences, live music, and more.
🎟️ View the full schedule & buy tickets:
👉 NationalBourbonWeek.com Events
Distillery Events All Week Long
This year’s lineup features unique, immersive events hosted by nine celebrated distilleries, including:
- Log Still Distillery – Pour & Paired: A Bourbon Social
- Bardstown Bourbon Company – Summer Patio Series
- Heaven Hill Distillery – Tailgates and Toasts: A Celebration with Elijah Craig
- James B. Beam Distilling Co. – The Beam Backyard Luau, Clermont Supper Club
- Preservation Distillery – Bourbon & Brunch, Vintage Connoisseur Experience, Ham & Whiskey Pairing with Steve Coomes
- Old SteelHouse Distillery – The Proof is in the Proof
- Lux Row Distillers – Master Distiller’s Dinner
- Maker’s Mark Distillery – Maker’s Mark’s Totally Bourbon Bash
- Barton 1792 Distillery – Barton 1792 Distillery – Whiskey & Science
From bourbon pairings to master classes, cocktail experiences, and more, there’s something for every enthusiast. Many events are nearly sold out—don’t wait to grab your tickets!
New in 2025: The Mash Up at Bespoke in Bond
Debuting this year on Friday evening (June 13), The Bourbon Capital Mash Up brings all nine partner distilleries together under one roof at Bardstown’s newest event venue, Bespoke in Bond.
Each distillery will be paired with a local chef or restaurant, highlighting the flavor connections between bourbon and cuisine. The evening also features a blind bottle pull, with proceeds supporting a local cause.
National Bourbon Day Celebration – Saturday, June 14
Spend National Bourbon Day in downtown Bardstown with festivities for all ages:
- Free Distillery Tastings
🥃 12–4 p.m. from eight local distilleries - Kids Zone & Family Fun
🎈 New this year! Free activities for the whole family - Beer Garden hosted by Bardstown Rotary
🍻 For those looking for an alternative sip - Bourbon Capital Guild Meetup (Members Only*)
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Brindiamo Penthouse - Bourbon City Street Concert
🎶 Begins at 7 p.m. | Goes until 11 p.m.
📅 National Bourbon Week
📍 June 9–15, 2025 | Bardstown, KY
🔗 www.nationalbourbonweek.com
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