Maker’s Mark Distillery is one of the must-visit Kentucky distilleries near Bardstown. It’s a bourbon lover’s dream destination! The iconic red waxed bottle is recognized worldwide, and the brand started at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, in 1953. This bourbon has been crafted the same way for three generations—a family recipe perfected and passed […]
Head to the Iconic Maker’s Mark Distillery Read More »
There are so many cozy places for a cocktail in Bardstown, KY, and one place not to miss is the Bar at Willett, located at the famed Willett Distillery. It’s the perfect romantic stop for vintage whiskeys, classic and innovative cocktails, tasty small plates for sharing, and post-distillery tour nibbles. Depending on the weather, you
Enjoy a Cocktail at the Bar at Willett & More Read More »
If you’ve never had the joy of touring and tasting bourbon at the local Bardstown distilleries, this is the time! Spring is the perfect season before the busier travel times set in, and you’ll love the mild temperature days with beautiful blooms and lush green bringing the area to life. If it’s your first time
The 10 Best Bardstown Distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail For 2023 Read More »
One of the best ways to spend a cozy wintery day during the holidays is with a bourbon tasting for two at the local Bardstown distilleries. The area is festive and decorated for the season, and there are plenty of cheerful events planned. All that bourbon tasting warms you up from the inside—even if it’s
Cozy Winter Tastings at Nearby Bardstown Distilleries Read More »
One of the must-see stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is Lux Row Distillers—a state-of-the-art distillery with six distinct brands under one roof—including Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, Blood Oath, and much more. The award-winning distillery offers behind-the-scenes tours, a gift shop, and a cocktail bar serving mixed drinks and straight pours from the local house
Head to Lux Row Distillers on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Read More »
One of our favorite places to visit in Bardstown is the Willett Distillery, established in 1936; this family-owned distillery embraces the importance of traditional methods that put Kentucky bourbon on the map. You’ll want to book a Willett Distillery tour and then finish your visit with cocktails and small plates at the Bar at Willett—a
Sip some Beautiful Kentucky Bourbon at Willett Distillery Read More »
Bardstown Bourbon Company might not be one of the oldest spirit producers in Kentucky, but what they lack in years, they make up for with innovation and a fresh approach to bourbon distilling. The 40,000 square foot distillery for Bardstown Bourbon Company, set on 100-acres of working farmland, channels the tasting experiences with Napa Valley-style
Learn All About Distilling at the Bardstown Bourbon Company Read More »
Nothing stops the flow of Kentucky Bourbon or Kentucky Bourbon tours, which have survived all manner of challenging times since before the Civil War, and our current challenging circumstances are no different. There’s plenty of opportunities to sample plenty of different Kentucky Bourbons in and around Bardstown, where it all began. So book your room
The 8 Best Kentucky Bourbon Tours Near Bardstown Read More »
As we all know Kentucky is Bourbon Country and Bardstown in right in the middle. We have hand crafted a 3-Day guide that will take you through the best of everything in Bardstown and the surrounding area.
Get our newsletter to find out what is happening in Bardstown Kentucky each month & at Bourbon Manor.
Give your loved one a very special gift of a stay at our B&B. We offer gift certificates in many amounts.
