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Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend was awarded a Double Gold Medal – with an exceptional score of 98 points – at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. As the fifth release in our Distillery Reserve series, Mars brought together two Japanese single malts and two aged Kentucky bourbons, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration […]

Distillery Reserve returns with a release built completely different from the ground up. Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend brings together four distinct whiskies — two Japanese single malts and two mature Kentucky bourbons — and allows them to age together as one inside a single barrel. This release begins in the mountains of Japan at

Big news from Los Angeles. Bardstown Rye has been named Best Whiskey Overall at the L.A. Spirits Awards, alongside Best Rye Whiskey and a Platinum Medal for taste. Bardstown Bourbon also earned a Platinum Medal, underscoring the quality across the portfolio. Judged blind, these awards reflect one thing: what’s in the glass. What sets this Rye apart is how it was

Introducing Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish  Cascadia begins with a blend of three bourbons aged nine and ten years, each crafted from a different mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. After blending, the whiskey was finished for ten months in custom Garryana oak barrels – crafted by Oregon Barrel Works, a micro-cooperage producing just 1,000 barrels per year.  For this release, the 10 barrels received a three-hour hand-toast

As Bardstown Bourbon Company continues to grow across the country, we’ve taken time to listen to those who matter most…our customers. And what we’ve heard is clear: while the whiskey inside continues to impress, it hasn’t always been easy to tell one expression from another, especially distinguishing our core offerings from our limited releases.  So we evolved. The new packaging brings greater

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, every whiskey we create is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and exploration. We’re honored to share that Distillery Reserve Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Finish has been recognized as Best Bourbon by both Rolling Stone and Esquire, reaffirming the dedication and boundary-pushing approach that define our team. Rolling Stone called the

Bold spirits 🥃Unmistakable character 💪Global recognition 🏆 We’re honored to share we’ve received top honors from two of the industry’s most respected spirits competitions – San Francisco World Spirits Competition and LA Spirits Awards. These recognitions celebrate more than just great whiskey – they affirm our belief that exploration and innovation can redefine what bourbon

We’re incredibly honored—and deeply humbled—to be featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes with Bill Whitaker. The segment followed the life of a bourbon barrel, but what it truly captured was Bardstown Bourbon Company’s pursuit to push the boundaries of bourbon: a new generation of whiskey makers redefining tradition. At Bardstown Bourbon, we’ve always believed in doing

We’re deeply honored to be named the 2025 Global Brand Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Icons of Whiskey awards. This recognition is a testament to our relentless pursuit of the extraordinary, and to those who’ve believed in our vision from the start. Thank you for your continued support as we redefine what whisky