March
April 10, 2025
Ever wonder how the whiskey gets made? Join us on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey that takes guests through the rich art of the barrel-making and distilling process. This immersive experience features tours at Lux Row Distillers, our sister distillery Limestone Branch, and the Kentucky Cooperage.
(more…)April 3, 2025
After a decade of one-of-a-kind releases, bourbon lovers line up by the hundreds every spring, looking to get their hands on the latest pact of Blood Oath—a mysterious and masterfully made bourbon, years in the making.
(more…)March 18, 2025
What happens when Kentucky bourbon takes a trip to Southern Europe? Lux Row Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish. A bourbon unlike anything else in your collection.
(more…)February 24, 2025
With so many ways to bottle bourbon, it’s easy to forget what’s what. If you’ve found yourself standing in the aisle, wondering if that higher-priced bourbon is really worth it, we’re here to explain the differences between small batch, single barrel and standard bourbons.
(more…)March 28, 2019
By regulation, all bourbon must be aged in new charred oak barrels. Why? Because unlike other whiskies, no additives (other than water) are allowed in bourbon. No added color. No added flavors. So, other than the distillate itself, bourbon picks up a lot of its character from the barrels. And the character of the barrels depends in large part on the level of char.
To learn more about the process, we chatted with Jeff LaHue, head of strategic partnerships at Independent Stave Company (ISC), which supplies and chars barrels for Lux Row Distillers.
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March 28, 2019
Making great bourbon involves many ingredients, each essential in its own right, whether it’s the corn and grains or the cool, clear Kentucky water. But one of the most crucial elements in shaping bourbon into the drink we love: the charred American oak barrels in which it’s aged.
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