March
October 1, 2020
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our lives, and the Bourbon Capital of the World has not gone unscathed.
Bardstown, the teeming tourism metropolis and home to Lux Row Distillers, became a ghost town for three months until June, when Kentucky officials gave the okay for distilleries to reopen to the public.
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September 30, 2020
Collecting is a hobby with benefits. Whether it's a traditional object like stamps, or a more contemporary obsession like great bourbons, building a collection reaps rewards beyond the collection itself.
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August 25, 2020
Bourbon is so great, it has an entire month devoted to it. This important milestone was instituted in 2007 by the U.S. Senate, who declared that every September should be celebrated as National Bourbon Heritage Month, as a nod to bourbon's role as "America's Native Spirit."
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July 28, 2020
It’s uncivilized to drink whiskey straight from the bottle, but pouring it into an ill-suited glass is nearly as bad.
Show off your Lux Row whiskey and encourage its flavors, scent, and color in the proper vessel. Don’t know which one to reach for? Here are five suggestions.
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March 27, 2020
Sometimes you want the smooth roll of bourbon. Sometimes you crave spicy. That’s when you reach for rye.
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March 26, 2020
The easiest way to make a Kentuckian choke up? Play “My Old Kentucky Home,” which has been done every year at the Kentucky Derby and countless other sporting and public events since the tune was officially adopted as the state song in 1928.
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March 4, 2020
Lux Row peacocks. Yes, you read that right. These majestic birds are a unique part of the distillery’s history and have made a name for themselves among visitors since Lux Row Distillers opened in 2018.
But you might be thinking … peacocks and bourbon? How did that happen?
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