Kentucky Bourbon Trail Archives

James B. Beam Distilling Co. - A Timeline of Jim Beam Bourbon 1795 to Today

The Complete James B. Beam Distilling Co. Timeline from 1795 to Today

December 31, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Beam Suntory, Jim Beam, Kentucky Bourbon Trail

The Beam family name is synonymous with high quality bourbon, rye and American whiskey. Let's take a deep dive into their expansive 230+ year history.

Maker's Mark Distillery - 2025 Chihuly Exhibit

A Day on the Trail: Maker’s Mark Distillery Chihuly Art Exhibit is Magical in the Day and Mystical at Night – Compare Side by Side

November 30, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Maker's Mark

Exquisite Dale Chihuly Art Exhibit Goes from Magical to Mystical as the Sun Sets at Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.

Willett Distillery - Even G. Kulverson has Passed Away, Born July 12, 1946, Died September 23, 2025

Remembering Willett Distillery’s Even Kulsveen – An American Whiskey Legend and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer

September 28, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Willett Distillery

The distilled spirits world has lost a bourbon legend with the passing of Even G.

Maker's Mark Distillery - 2025 Dale Chihuly Exhibit at Star Hill Farm

A Day on the Trail: Spectacular Dale Chihuly 2.0 Glass Exhibit Arrives at Maker’s Mark Distillery for Limited Engagement [Photo Gallery]

July 28, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Maker's Mark

Maker’s Mark welcomes the stunning, large-scale artwork of world-famous artist Dale Chihuly to Star Hill Farm.

Green River Distilling - Visitor Center Grand Opening on Louisville's Whiskey Row

Green River Distilling Opens Visitor Experience on Louisville’s Whiskey Row – Launches Tasting Room Only 1800s Decanter

June 27, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Green River Distilling Co., Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Lofted Spirits

Green River Distilling Co., the Whiskey with No Regrets, in Owensboro, Kentucky has made its way just over 100 miles east to Louisville’s Whiskey Row with a beautiful new visitor center and tasting room.

Bluegrass Distillers - Ribbon Cutting for New Ground-to-Glass Distillery, Midway, Kentucky

Bluegrass Distillers Cuts the Ribbon on New Ground-to-Glass Distillery and Historic Mansion on 62 Acre Farm

June 16, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Bluegrass Distillers, Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Bluegrass Distillers started with a crock pot and a small batch of corn to test a mash bill. Nearly 15 years they've stepped up big time with a 36” x 45-foot column still.

RD1 Spirits Distillery - Grand Opening May 13, 2025, at The Commons

Watch the RD1 Spirits Distillery Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration [VIDEO]

May 22, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Kentucky Bourbon Trail, RD1 Spirits

A common question for bourbon sippers is, ‘Where can I stay while touring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?’ There is now a new answer that will help bourbon fans immerse themselves in their amber spirit tasting adventure.

RD1 Spirits Distillery Celebrates Grand Opening of Beautiful New Visitor Center and Barrel Thieving Experience

May 21, 2025 / Distillery Trail / Kentucky Bourbon Trail, RD1 Spirits

RD1 Spirits Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky, celebrated the grand opening of its new home at The Commons, a 42-acre entertainment district that promises to unite life, work, play, and bourbon.