Oxmoor Bourbon Company in Louisville, which just celebrated its first anniversary, has named Tim Knittel as General Manager.
“Oxmoor Bourbon Company is a truly exceptional experience — it is unlike any other bourbon tour you’ll take in Kentucky or elsewhere,” said Cordell Lawrence, CEO of Eastern Light Distilling and advisor to Oxmoor Bourbon Company. “Since becoming a Kentucky Bourbon Trail partner earlier this year, we’ve continued to grow and evolve our offerings and we’re looking forward to Tim guiding us forward. His wealth of industry knowledge and connections will help reach additional guests and tell our story.”
The unique Oxmoor property is a beautiful and historic old home place, hidden right in the heart of the city. The company describes its tours this way: “During the immersive experience, visitors stroll through three centuries of architecture and learn about the five generations of legal scholars who have called Oxmoor home, the “why” and “how” behind the rules of bourbon told on every distillery tour, and the almost-forgotten figures who codified those rules into law to protect the good name of America’s only native spirit.”
And of course, you’ll drink some Oxmoor Boubon before the tour concludes.
Tours are offered Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Two new tours will begin later in the summer. Guests must be 21 years old to take the tour. Reservations are required and can be booked here.
In addition to consulting with Oxmoor to create its historical tours last year, Knittel’s resume includes:
- Founded Distilled Living, one of the largest bourbon and mixology events and experiences company, in 2016.
- Adjunct professor of bourbon studies at Midway University
- Appointed the first official bourbon ambassador of Churchill Downs in 2020.
- He has also worked in several bourbon tourism roles including as the bourbon steward-in-residence at The Kentucky Castle and as homeplace host and culinary center manager at Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Source: Oxmoor Bourbon Company
“It was such an honor to help bring Oxmoor Bourbon Company to the public and share these stories that are so crucial to Kentucky’s bourbon industry — but not widely known. Now I have the opportunity to dive even deeper while also developing new offerings so we can connect with even more guests.”
About Oxmoor Bourbon Company
(From the distillery): Step back in time with Oxmoor Bourbon and explore where Kentucky’s Bourbon history began. This first-of-its-kind historical tour and tasting experience takes place at Oxmoor, with buildings constructed before the Commonwealth of Kentucky had a constitution. Learn about the five generations of legal scholars who have called Oxmoor home, the “why” and “how” behind the rules of bourbon told on every distillery tour, and the almost-forgotten figures who codified those rules into law to protect the good name of America’s only native spirit. Guests see the home’s three sections, constructed in 1791, 1829 and 1928, with furniture and family belongings as the family left them. Visitors can also explore the beautiful gardens designed in 1911 by one of the country’s first female landscape architects and the largest collection of preserved outbuildings in the region. The tour includes a tasting of the exclusive Oxmoor Bourbon Private Label and the option to enjoy a selection of cocktails in the breathtaking family library and garden. The site interprets the story of a Kentucky farm that has transformed alongside the state and strives to tell the story of all the people who lived and worked on the land through preservation and education. Multiple tour times offered Tuesdays through Saturdays; must be 21+ to participate. Visit oxmoorbourbon.com for information or to book.
