mPowell, Author at The Bardstown Bourbon Company

Distillery Reserve Returns with Cascadia

Introducing Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish Cascadia begins with a blend of three bourbons aged nine and ten years, each crafted from a different mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. After blending, the whiskey was finished for ten months in custom Garryana oak barrels – crafted by Oregon Barrel Works, a micro-cooperage producing just 1,000 barrels per year. For this release, the 10 barrels received a three-hour hand-toast […]

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Couple walking under an umbrella near Bardstown Bourbon Company distillery, enjoying drinks on a rainy day.

Why a Bardstown Distillery Tour Belongs on Your 2026 Bourbon Trail Itinerary

Step beyond the ordinary Bourbon Trail and discover a distillery where tradition meets innovation at Bardstown Bourbon Company. From immersive tours to bold whiskey craftsmanship, it’s a 2026 experience worth planning your trip around.

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Bold new packaging. Same boundary-pushing bourbon.

As Bardstown Bourbon Company continues to grow across the country, we’ve taken time to listen to those who matter most…our customers. And what we’ve heard is clear: while the whiskey inside continues to impress, it hasn’t always been easy to tell one expression from another, especially distinguishing our core offerings from our limited releases. So we evolved. The new packaging brings greater

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Elegant Bardstown Bourbon cocktails served with cherries and gold bar tools against a warm autumn backdrop.

The Old Fashioned: Bourbon, Undiluted

The Old Fashioned is a lesson in restraint, where great bourbon takes the lead and every element serves a purpose. Explore how Bardstown Bourbon Company’s expressions bring clarity, structure, and depth to a cocktail that never needed a twist.

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The Manhattan Cocktail: Bourbon Takes the Lead

Discover how bourbon takes center stage in a timeless Manhattan, where simple ingredients let great whiskey shine. Explore how Bardstown Bourbon expressions can transform a classic into a cocktail that’s unmistakably yours.

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Ferrand Excites Whisky Advocate

Bardstown Bourbon Company is proud to share that our Ferrand II Collaboration has been named the #11 Most Exciting Whisky of 2025 by Whisky Advocate, receiving an exceptional 94 points. The ranking reinforces our belief in crafting whiskey through creativity, transparency, and a spirit of exploration and showing whisk(e)y drinkers around the globe that there’s

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Bartender pouring a Bardstown Bourbon Old Fashioned from a mixing glass into a rocks glass at the bar.

How to Drink Bourbon Whiskey: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Discover bourbon the way it was meant to be enjoyed – with clarity, confidence, and curiosity. From tasting basics to choosing the perfect pour, this guide makes every sip feel intentional.

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How Bardstown Bourbon Company Elevates the Kentucky Mule Recipe

A Kentucky Mule is simple by design-but in the hands of Bardstown Bourbon Company, it becomes a masterclass in whiskey-first flavor. Discover how each Bardstown expression transforms this classic three-ingredient cocktail into a smoother, deeper, and endlessly customizable pour.

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Raising the Standard

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, every whiskey we create is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and exploration. We’re honored to share that Distillery Reserve Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Finish has been recognized as Best Bourbon by both Rolling Stone and Esquire, reaffirming the dedication and boundary-pushing approach that define our team. Rolling Stone called the

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series bottle with poured glasses, dried orange slices, and a gold spoon on a white tile surface.

How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned with Bardstown Bourbon Company

Discover the timeless elegance of the Old Fashioned with Bardstown Bourbon Company’s signature expressions-each bottle offering a unique twist on this classic cocktail. From rich and spicy to soft and smooth, craft a perfectly balanced drink that’s as personal as it is iconic.

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