Lux Row Distillers
August 18, 2022
You've likely enjoyed them dozens of times. Whether attending an event, ordering at a favorite bar, or home during a relaxing evening, classic whiskey cocktails are suitable for any occasion. Old-fashioneds, manhattans, and sazeracs are all cocktail staples, and you probably think you know them well.
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July 12, 2022
If you’re a bit new to the world of whiskey, you’ve likely come across the terms “single barrel” and “double barrel” when shopping around at your favorite spirits store and you might not have been 100% sure what exactly they mean. You know that barrels are a crucial part of the bourbon-making process, and maybe you’ve even taken a few distillery tours throughout the Bluegrass State. But it’s not always clear what the different bourbon terms stand for.
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June 9, 2022
June 14th is one of the best days of the entire year: it’s National Bourbon Day! Here at Lux Row Distillers, we’re always looking forward to this exciting holiday—and trust us—we know a thing or two about how to celebrate. As you get ready to enjoy a day dedicated to one of life’s true joys, take a look at a few creative ways you can make the most out of National Bourbon Day.
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May 23, 2022
Move over, beer. Your next summertime soiree gets an upgrade, courtesy of your favorite Lux Row Distillers bourbons and whiskeys. Whether you’re hosting a big bash for July 4th or a simple backyard barbecue on Father’s Day, bourbon makes the perfect accompaniment to just about every summer special occasion.
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November 6, 2017
Experience Lux Row Distillers before its doors officially open by taking a virtual tour. Make your way up the tree-lined driveway to Lux Row’s sprawling 90-acre site. Take a step inside the Visitor Center and tasting room, home to the distillery’s retail experience and where you’ll sip award-winning brands alongside your fellow bourbon-lovers. Then tour where the fermenting, cooking and distilling will take place before heading out to see the distillery’s 6-story barrel warehouse, where 20,000 barrels of Kentucky Straight Bourbon will be housed and aged.
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May 15, 2017
Springtime has been busy at Lux Row Distillers –sunny skies and warmer temperatures have helped, as construction has been moving right along in the Bardstown countryside. The 20,000 square foot, six-story warehouse is now complete and ready to hold 20,000 barrels of Kentucky’s finest bourbon. In addition, internal tanks have been installed – both hot and chilled water tanks, fermenters, the beer well and the cookers. Lux Row Distillers cookers are 4,000 gallons each and the fermenters have a capacity of 8,000 gallons each, standing at 18 feet tall. Meal bins have been installed and are ready to receive the good stuff to make some bourbon.
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March 2, 2017
Progress is being made at Lux Row Distillers construction site – and a major milestone has been achieved – the distillery’s all-copper column still from Vendome Brass and Copper Works has been installed. With its base, the still stands at 43 feet and weighs 6,293 pounds, with a 36-inch diameter.
“This is a momentous day for us at Lux Row Distillers,” says Donn Lux. “The still is the heartbeat of a distillery and we have carefully chosen the perfect still for Lux Row. We are looking forward to putting this still to good use soon, making some fine bourbon.”
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