The growth of Bardstown Bourbon Company in just a decade has been incredible to watch. The company recently announced what it is calling “the completion of its most significant expansion to date.”
The 400-acre Bardstown Bourbon Company campus now boasts a complete second distillery on what started as 100-acres of farmland. While capacity has more than doubled since then, the energy usage has been reduced by nearly one-third. The distillery said its “expansion also included significant investment in equipment, processes and people that materially reduce waste and environmental impact.”
Bardstown Bourbon Company opened its bottling facility in the spring of 2021.
“We truly have the best team in the spirits industry – committed to pushing the category forward through thoughtful innovation, technical prowess and sustainable growth,” said Bardstown Bourbon Company CEO Mark Erwin. “With even more expansion and growth on the horizon, Bardstown Bourbon Co. remains true to our promise to Never Stand Still.”
Bardstown Bourbon Company By the Numbers
- 18 million proof gallon capacity
- 289,000 barrels a year (up from 25,000 in 2014)
- 400 acres (up from 100 acres)
- 2 million barrels onsite
- Three column stills, 48 fermentation tanks
- 300-plus custom distillation and bottling partners
- 30 percent less energy usage than in 2018
“Bardstown Bourbon Co. revolutionized the bourbon industry when we started operations in 2016 and we haven’t stopped growing since. This most recent expansion is the latest proof point in our commitment to deliver the highest quality, most consistent whiskey available to custom distilling customers in Kentucky. We have the track record, the team and the ability to continue investing in our business to provide the best customer experience available anywhere.”
