Distillery Visits

Behind the scenes, in the rickhouse, and at the tasting bar.
  • A Visit to Old Commonwealth’s New Site – Lawrenceburg, KY

    A Visit to Old Commonwealth’s New Site – Lawrenceburg, KY

    A Visit to Old Commonwealth’s New Site – Lawrenceburg, KY A restored historic distillery reviving long-lost Kentucky whiskey brands with uncommon care. On a cold, icy Kentucky morning, I made the drive to Old Commonwealth’s new site, tucked into the rolling backroads of Anderson County. The winding, hilly approach eventually opened into a clearing where…

  • A Visit to Town Branch Distillery – Lexington, KY

    A Visit to Town Branch Distillery – Lexington, KY

    Some distilleries impress you with scale. Others with story. Town Branch manages both — grounded in history, but focused on what’s in the glass. You come Tuesday morning and I will have fresh donuts and a special hot cocktail ready for ya’ll.” – Dave Bob, Head Distiller & Brewer of Town Branch A simple message…


  • Transparency
  • Intentional process
  • Respect for craft

Not every visit turns into a glowing write-up. What matters is honesty, not access.

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