Bourbon Experience: Exploring Bardstown's Immersive Journey

Discover the Ultimate Bourbon Experience

Welcome to Bardstown Bourbon Company‘s House of Bardstown. This is not just any bourbon experience; it’s an immersive journey through the science, history, and culture behind one of America’s most celebrated spirits. Imagine bourbon as an adventure that goes beyond the glass – that’s exactly what Bardstown is creating.

Breaking New Ground in Bourbon Experience

Innovation is in Bardstown Bourbon Company’s DNA. When they opened their modern facility and tasting room in Bardstown, Kentucky, back in 2016, they shook up the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. They became the first to offer bespoke culinary pairings with their whiskeys, setting the trend for distillery dining. Now, with their satellite tasting room on Louisville’s Whiskey Row, complete with augmented-reality environments and interactive educational experiences, they’re pushing the boundaries even further.

House of Bardstown: A Revolution in Bourbon Experience

With the House of Bardstown, the brand is touring select U.S. cities, offering a whole new way to experience bourbon. Guests are shuttled to a secret location where the night unfolds in a series of themed rooms and activities. These events not only showcase Bardstown’s unique bourbon offerings but also challenge the traditional perceptions of barrel-aged whiskey.

The Origin Room: Merging Past and Future

In the Origin Room, bourbon gets the gallery treatment with a sleek, modern aesthetic. This space honors Bardstown’s Origin Series, featuring a range of innovative spirits like a rye finished in toasted cherrywood and oak, and a high-rye mash bourbon. The Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon, with flavors of baked peach, cocoa, and lemon, is a highlight here.

The Discovery Lab: Hands-On Whiskey Blending

Next, step into the Discovery Lab. Don a white coat and dive into the art of whiskey blending. This immersive experience celebrates Bardstown’s Discovery Series of blended bourbon, offering a range from the highly complex Series #8 to the exquisite Series #11. The lab setup, inspired by an apothecary, showcases samples from around the world, emphasizing the brand’s mastery in blending.

The Foursquare Bar: A Caribbean and Chicago Journey

Prepare for a colorful adventure at the Foursquare Bar, where a blend of 7-year and 17-year whiskeys aged in rum barrels takes the spotlight. Tiki-inspired cocktails and seafood pairings bring the Caribbean vibe to life. Then, transition to the Goose Island Lounge, a speakeasy reminiscent of 1920s Chicago, highlighting Bardstown’s collaboration with Goose Island and their Bourbon County stout barrel-finished whiskey.

Bourbon Experience Beyond the Glass

House of Bardstown is more than just a tour; it’s a comprehensive bourbon experience that spans the spectrum from historical roots to futuristic innovations. This interactive, traveling pop-up series encapsulates Bardstown Bourbon Company’s commitment to revolutionizing the whiskey industry, one barrel at a time. No wonder they were named the Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year at the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition.