In the storied heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World, The Bardstown Bourbon Company emerges not just as a distillery, but as a bold ambassador of innovation and modern craftsmanship. Since its founding in 2014, this visionary operation has redefined what a bourbon destination can be, blending tradition with cutting-edge hospitality in an experience often referred to as “Napa Valley–style” bourbon-making. Its sprawling 40,000-square-foot campus sits on 100 acres of working farmland in Bardstown, offering an unparalleled fusion of distilling facilities, culinary flair, a vintage spirits library, open glass-front rickhouses, and educational opportunities all under one roof.

At the helm of its distilling expertise is Master Distiller Steve Nally, whose four-decade legacy (including time at Maker’s Mark) lends the brand a masterful touch of tradition alongside its progressive spirit. Bardstown Bourbon Company seamlessly marries the art of whiskey with culinary excellence: visitors can engage with robust culinary offerings and a full-service bar, while exploring collaborative distilling programs that highlight aging whiskey in barrels once holding wine, rum, Armagnac, or other unique casks.

The company’s in-house brands display both bold creativity and technical brilliance. Their Discovery series earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while the Collaborative Series, an experimental lineup finished in casks from The Prisoner winery and historic Château de Laubade, captivated critics and connoisseurs alike. Their estate-distilled Origin Series was crowned Producer of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and ranked among the world’s top American whiskeys by Whisky Advocate.

In 2023, Bardstown Bourbon Company introduced a sleek satellite tasting room on Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row. This immersive outpost offers interactive tastings, curated programming, a retail space, and a lively bar, extending the distillery’s ethos of innovation beyond its rural campus into the urban bourbon scene.

Despite its relatively recent beginnings, Bardstown Bourbon Company quickly became one of America’s largest and most dynamic distilleries. It hosts tens of thousands of guests every year who come to see its transparent production process, engage with experimental flavors, and enjoy a modernized bourbon trail experience. The company thrives on curiosity and collaboration, never standing still, always reimagining what bourbon can be.