Bardstown Bourbon Company

When first booking the Shaken & Stirred tour I thought the $60 fee was a bit steep. What a fool I was. The glass was a blast, and for the experience, fun, and even learning something was a bargain. You go to a beautiful bar in one of there warehouses that had to unbelievable setup of drink mixing tools in front of everyone. Our hostess was Leslie who was fantastic and keeping all of us strangers who quickly became drinking buddies in line. We made a Kentucky Mule and while enjoying the fruits of our labor got a short tour of the warehouse and a quick lesson about the company. We then made an old fashion. What a great experience. The Bardstown Bourbon company is a must visit when in the area.

We did Blind Tasting 101 which was a lot of fun. It was a bit expensive but you spend an hour with the host who guides you through a very interesting tasting experience. Would highly recommend as it is different that a regular tasting. Afterwards we stayed for lunch at their restaurant (made a reservation when we came in for the tasting which worked out well). It is a large, modern space, and the food was pretty good (although not as good as Bar at Willett). Poutine fries were delicious. Chicken sandwich was solid. Burger was overcooked, but home made chips were very crispy and flavorful. Cheesecake was amazing but caramel sauce had no hint of bourbon. So overall a very satisfying lunch, just what we needed after the tasting tour.

Our tasting was short but in an incredible vintage bourbon library. Fercullen bottle was out of our price so being able to taste it was phenomenal. Meeting and speaking with Mr. Steve Nally was special and memorable. He was humble, kind and extremely relatable.

Made reserv about a month in advance, was very disappointed when the server advised two of the four of our party that what they ordered off the menu was not available.( filet steak and catfish) I ordered shrimp/grits - side of carrots( which were hard as a rock and very bitter glaze)shrimp dish had I think 3 maybe 4 shrimp. Hubby said his salmon was delicious, he also liked the mashed pot/gr beans- also our friend who ordered the Wagyu burger/FF said he would order again because it was great - hopefully on our next visit the restaurant will stock up on their menu inventory so they do not “run out” of items at 6:30, just as the dinner crowd starts arriving.

We visited for a bourbon tasting on a Sunday and was so impressed by the grounds, buildings and brunch menu that we immediately booked for brunch following our tasting. The tasting was great, our host knowledgeable, personal,and very kind. Unfortunately I can only give this place 3 stars because of our brunch experience. We were seated right away but it took our server 10 mins or more to get drink orders, my husband's wine was incorrect one, and then we were left waiting an hour for our food! Food was good, well thought out ingredient wise, but not outstanding. Definitely not worth the hour wait. Especially when folks who were seated later than,us received their food first. Otherwise as a bourbon tasting stop, this is a 5 star.

Very modern distillery – not really what you immediately think of when you think of a whiskey tasting. Of all the tastings we did on our trip, this was our least favorite. The whiskeys offered during the tasting were just not to our liking, but we did enjoy the tasting we received out in the barrel house. The restaurant and outside eating area looked very enjoyable – but they close for a few hours in the afternoon and we didn’t

Austin was awesome. I made a mistake booking our tour on the wrong date, and he worked hard to accommodate my wife and myself. Having spent a decade in the food and beverage industry, I can say this level of customer service is something people remember and greatly aids in building a client base. The recommendation we received to visit was well earned, and we will definitely continue that trend with people we know.

Restaurant was incredible. Delicious food and drinks, fantastic decor.

This location is definitely your time.

I appreciate that the BBC is filling a niche for the bourbon industry, while keeping it true to its roots. We enjoyed a honey spot barrel tasting following by an optional fill your own bottle experience. This was our favorite experience for the weekend. We will be back!

We had an absolutely FANTASTIC time during our experience at Bardstown Bourbon Company. Our guide Macy was knowledgeable, humorous, upbeat, positive, and a joy to spend time with. She brought the experience to life and answered every question with a genuine interest and knowledge. Her ability to read the room and match the various energies, knowledge levels, and age groups was an impeccable skill that should be praised and not overlooked. Our entire group could not stop singing Macy's praises the entire trip!!

At lunch, our server Dorothy also brought a similar energy full of positivity and humor, but also relaxed and patient vibes.

Our wonderful, top-tier staff members paired with the immaculate vibes, radiant architecture, unique offerings, and the fresh, tasty bourbons made for a five-star experience that comes highly recommended and beloved by our entire group!!

Our tasting experience was a memorable one. Dustin guided us through the flavors and aromatics of the bourbons while answering our plethora of questions. The wall of historic bourbons was amazing. Following our tasting, Bardstown Bourbon Company has their own farm-to-table restaurant and a bar that not only are convenient, but a great way for us to finish our time with them.