Lux Row Distillers
December 15, 2022
Here at Lux Row Distillers, we’ve been in the bourbon business for over 40 years. As rich and storied as our own history may be, the legacy of bourbon runs even deeper. Understanding where bourbon came from and where it’s headed can take your appreciation for this American classic to a whole new level. Read on to learn about Bourbon’s fascinating past, as well as to get a glimpse into what the future of bourbon might look like:
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November 17, 2022
Selecting the perfect gifts for your friends, family, and colleagues can be a challenge. However, if someone in your life is a bourbon or whiskey fan, your holiday shopping just got a lot easier. Here at Lux Row Distillers, we’re experts on all things bourbon and whiskey, and we have a whole host of ideas to help you find gifts whiskey lovers will truly treasure. Just don’t be surprised if some of these gifts get put to good use as soon as they’re opened!
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November 1, 2022
Newest addition to the Ezra Brooks brand family will be available in limited quantities starting in November
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October 20, 2022
As the weather turns chilly, you may find yourself reaching for your favorite summertime cocktail out of habit, but hold up. Just because you’ve been drinking sparkling wines and resort-style, tequila-based beverages for the last few months, that doesn’t mean you should continue doing so once autumn hits. As the leaves begin to change, it’s time to shake up your spirits selection with a favorite bourbon.
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May 20, 2020
Job: Visitor Center Manager
Duties: I am responsible for making sure our visitors have the best experience possible when they come see us here at Lux Row Distillers. That includes anything from giving tours to planning what type of experiences our guests will want in the future.
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April 28, 2020
When a new bourbon comes along, it calls for a celebration. Especially when that “new” bourbon has a century-old story to tell.
Such is the case with Daviess County Distilling Company, one of the first great bourbon distilleries in the state of Kentucky — now brought back to life by Lux Row Distillers.
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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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January 27, 2020
There is no bad time to enjoy bourbon. How could there be? It’s smooth like no other spirit, and even a single sip submerges you into a world of pleasure and complexity.
But then there are those times that seem to simply demand a toast. These are the six best times to hoist a glass:
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January 27, 2020
When we introduced our limited-edition Lux Row Double Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon last year, we noted that it was released as a thank you to customers for their support during our first year of business. A special bottling available at the Lux Row gift shop, the bourbon was blended after being aged in two different barrels for a dozen years each.
Now we’d like to thank Whisky Advocate magazine, which clearly found it pretty special too: Lux Row Double Barrel was declared one of the 10 highest-scoring whiskies in the magazine’s Winter 2019 Buying Guide. To determine the top 10, the tasting panel blind-tasted and reviewed more than 170 whiskies of all types, from ryes to single malts to bourbons.
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December 16, 2019
Bourbon isn’t bourbon until it’s been aged in barrels, both by tradition and by law. It needs a protected, waterproof vessel to come into its own, and wooden barrels are just the ticket.
Barrel-making is an ancient process — but there’s room for innovation, says Jeff LaHue, head of strategic partnerships at Independent Stave Company (ISC), the largest maker of whiskey barrels in the world. ISC also supplies barrels to Lux Row Distillery.
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