Bluegrass Distillers recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new home at Elkwood Farm Distillery in Midway, Kentucky. (Midway is, you guessed it, midway between Louisville and Lexington.)
Assorted dignitaries in attendance included Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Midway Mayor Grayson Vandegrift, Kentucky Distillers’ Association President Eric Gregory, and Bluegrass Distillers’ co-founders Ben Franzini and Sam Rock.
The new campus sits just across the road from the Elkwood Farm mansion and includes “a barrel warehouse, a fully automated bottling line, and an on-site well that provides limestone spring water used in the distillation process,” according to the distillery.
The 13-year-old craft distillery is known for its small batch and single-barrel bourbons.
“The past four years have been an incredible journey bringing Elkwood Farm Distillery to life. While we’ve already begun distilling and welcoming visitors, this ribbon cutting marks a monumental moment for our team—and we couldn’t be more proud to share it with our community.”
Elkwood Farm Distillery By the Numbers
- $8 million cost on 62 acres in Midway, Kentucky.
- Six 18,000-gallon fermentation tanks.
- 36” x 45-foot column still.
- Creating 15 new jobs, and adding 10 more in the next two years.
- 2012: the year Bluegrass Distillers was founded.
- 1000%: how much Bluegrass Distillers has expanded its production with the move.
Source: Bluegrass Distillers
About Bluegrass Distillers and Elkwood Farm
(From the distillery) Bluegrass Distillers has long been part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, but as of last month, the new Elkwood Farm location is now an official stop on the trail, further enhancing the region’s tourism landscape. Over 40,000 visitors are expected to visit Bluegrass Distillers in the coming year to enjoy guided tours, tastings, and a full-service bourbon bar. The company envisions Elkwood Farm evolving into a key destination for bourbon tourists and the local community. The next phase of development will introduce food-centered experiences to enhance the visitor experience. More than a distillery, the new facility is designed to be a place for connection, exploration, and lasting appreciation of Kentucky’s heritage. Now open seven days a week, the new Bluegrass Distillers location invites visitors to experience bourbon where it begins—on the farm. https://bluegrassdistillers.com/
