Preservation Distillery

Barton 1792 is producing a sophisticated and complex Bourbon created with precise craftsmanship. They use their signature high rye recipe and age their whiskey in select barrels. 1792 Bourbon has an expressive and elegant flavor profile. Author: Caroline Porsiel Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits Read more...

Makers of Kentucky Bourbon and Kentucky Rye Whiskey. We are a small independent outfit in the Bourbon world carrying on the family tradition! Author: Caroline Porsiel Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Read more...

Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours. Learn about the history of Bourbon, the Heaven Hill family, and our American Whiskey mashbills. Author: Dirk Jahn Read more...

Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Brands is the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. See also: Heaven Hill Distilleries – Dripping Springs Author: Caroline Porsiel Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products Read more...

Spalding Hall is home to the Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History and the Bardstown Historical Museum. Our Museum of Bourbon History boasts a 50-year collection of rare whiskey artifacts dating from pre-colonial days to post-Prohibition days. The museum features rare antique bottles, a moonshine still, advertising art, novelty whiskey containers. Oscar Getz Museum of Bourbon History displays a 50 Read more...

Welcome to Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Circa 1856, where we celebrate the legacy, heritage, and spirit of The Famous Old Brand. Created by James A. Miller and born in Paris, KY, our fabled tale begins at a time when you could name your whiskey “Chicken Cock” and “bourbon” was just called whiskey. Experience the timelessness of Chicken Cock Whiskey with our Read more...

Scout and Scholar Brewing Company is a gathering place. A meetinghouse to share great beer and exceptional food. A spot in the heart of the city that honors its rich history and celebrates the community and traditions yet to come. Named after the two brothers who founded the City of Bardstown, Scout & Scholar celebrates the legacy of William and Read more...

Strong Spirits is a bottling, packaging, and custom processing company for distilled spirits. Author: Caroline Porsiel Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Read more...