Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced RD1 Spirits plans to locate a bourbon-related project in Lexington/Fayette County. The $4.8 million facility should create 11 full-time positions when fully operational.
This exciting new investment will provide a great bourbon experience for visitors to the Fayette County area. As we continue to see growth in Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry, projects like this are also adding momentum to our tourism efforts. I want to congratulate RD1 Spirits’ leadership and look forward to the positive impact the project will have on the tourism industry and the local community.
Governor Andy Beshear
About the New Facility
RD1 Spirits is developing a destination to honor the past and future of Lexington’s connection to the bourbon industry. The project will have tours, personalized blending experiences, tasting rooms, a cocktail bar, a gift shop and an event space. The company’s unique offerings will make it a must-visit for bourbon enthusiasts and tourists alike.
The complex will be located within the Commons, a 40-acre mixed-use development, hoping to attract visitors traveling along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. RD1 Spirits aims to be a world-class bourbon destination in the heart of Lexington. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.
Expanding RD1’s brand destination in our hometown of Lexington is a testament to the vision and determination of our team, and consumers’ warm reception of our award-winning bourbon portfolio. RD1’s distillery at The Commons will further anchor us as a sought-after experience on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® while fueling national awareness of our brand. We appreciate the state’s support of our entrepreneurial efforts to help grow Fayette County and the Kentucky bourbon industry.
Mike Tetterton, RD1 Spirits CEO
Highlighting Lexington’s Deep Connection to Bourbon
We’re delighted with RD1’s plans to establish a world-class bourbon destination on the Bourbon Trail in Lexington. Lexington has a deep connection to the bourbon industry that dates back to the 19th Century. In recent years, that connection has been reborn in our city through the restoration of the Distillery District, a project I championed, and the establishment of several new distilleries. The Bourbon Trail brings thousands of visitors to our city. This new facility will be an additional attraction.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton
About RD1 Spirits
RD1 Spirits is a Lexington, KY based Bourbon brand telling the story of Lexington’s Bourbon history and honoring the firsts in our lives. The name honors the first federally registered distillery in Lexington, KY, the Ashland Distillery later named the William Tarr Distillery. The brand is all about pushing Bourbon to its limits while holding true to the American traditions. They specialize in unique wood finishings, grounded by a strong base of excellent Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Stop by and see them as you never know what they are trying next.
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