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Lexington is the New Gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Scott Dilley
September 20, 2023

Lexington has become the newest Official Gateway sponsor of the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail! As the “Horse Capital of the […]

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Kentucky Distillers’ Association Adds Louisville’s Barrels & Billets as New Member

Scott Dilley
August 4, 2023

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) just announced Barrels & Billets in Jefferson County as the newest and 54th distilling member […]

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Four Craft Distilleries Joining World Famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Scott Dilley
July 24, 2023

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour® is embarking on its largest expansion in its history, welcoming four distilleries to the nation’s premier […]

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon Unveils New Tour Experiences

Scott Dilley
July 20, 2023

New Tours Offer Visitors a Hands-On Look at the Home of the Maker’s Mark Distillery and the Chance to Experience […]

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Is Bourbon Country Found In Central Kentucky?

Jake Lewellen
June 29, 2023

How do you find Bourbon Country in Kentucky? You may think this is a simple task. Take the scenic 31 […]

Bourbon Lens Podcast

225: How To Have The Ultimate Kentucky Bourbon Trip with Mint Julep Experiences

Scott Dilley
May 7, 2023

About Our Mint Julep Experience: Our episode today is all about our recent experience of being tourists in our own […]

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2.1 Million Visitors on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in 2022

Scott Dilley
February 6, 2023

The boom for Kentucky Bourbon and American Whiskey is showing no signs of letting up. Today, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association […]

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Western Kentucky Distilling Co. Taps 8th Generation Distiller for its New $30M facility

Scott Dilley
November 10, 2022

Western Kentucky Distilling Co. is a bourbon and rye whiskey distillery located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The 100% Kentucky-owned distillery is scheduled to open mid-2023 as the first official distillery in Ohio County under the leadership of eighth-generation distiller and Kentuckian Jacob Call and President JD Edwards. From purchasing all cooking, fermenting, and distilling equipment in Kentucky, including a Vendome 36” copper still, to plans to use all locally grown Kentucky corn, the team is proud to support the local community and the state of Kentucky.