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November 16, 2023

How to Choose the Right Whiskey and Spirit Glasses 

It’s easy to think that all glasses are created equal when enjoying your favorite spirit. While any glass will undoubtedly do in a pinch, there’s a lot more science involved in glassware than you may realize — and choosing the right glasses can make your drinking experience much more enjoyable. Read on to learn how to choose the proper whiskey and spirit glasses, and get ready to start drinking like a pro. Continue reading
October 24, 2023
Four bottles of whiskey on a ledge

How Whiskey Barrels Are Chosen for Bottling 

Most whiskey drinkers know their favorite spirit ages in barrels before it’s bottled and ready to be enjoyed. However, most people might not realize that choosing which barrels go into each bottle is a big decision that usually requires the expertise of a Master Distiller.  If you’re curious about how Lux Row’s Master Distiller, John Rempe, selects each barrel for bottling, you’ve come to the right place.   Continue reading
September 5, 2023
candy and bourbon

How to Host a Halloween Spirits Tasting Party 

Creative costumes, horror flicks, thrills and chills — there’s a lot to love about Halloween. However, when it comes to spirits, we know where to find the good stuff, and, no, it’s not in your neighborhood cemetery. Instead, head to your bar cart this holiday and host not just any old Halloween party but a Halloween spirits-tasting party.  Keep reading for a little spooky inspiration, tips on how to pair your favorite Halloween candy with your favorite bourbons, and more.  Continue reading
August 10, 2023
Lux Row Distillers Distillery

How to Celebrate All Things Bourbon During National Bourbon Heritage Month  

March 2, 2017

Installation of the 43′ Copper Column Still

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.” (more…)
May 15, 2017

Distillery Construction Update

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. (more…)
February 6, 2018

Hard Hat Tour Highlights Lux Row Progress

Blue sunny skies were the perfect backdrop for Lux Row Distillers’ first-ever industry hard hat tour. On Wednesday, July 26, we welcomed representatives from the Kentucky Distillers Association, Nelson County Economic Development Agency, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, media, and local and state tour agencies to the site for a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of Lux Row Distillers. Creative Director Michele Lux and Director of Distillery Operations Tony Kamer led attendees on the private tour, highlighting the 18,000-square-foot distillery’s visitor center, retail area, and tasting room and bar. Attendees also got an up-close look at Lux Row’s fermenters, still, grain mills and other distilling equipment where David Nicholson, Blood Oath, Rebel Yell and Ezra Brooks bourbon whiskeys will be made in the coming months. (more…)
June 27, 2018

5 Reasons to Visit Lux Row Distillers

In what is surely the biggest bourbon story of its time, the esteemed maker of Rebel Yell, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, and Blood Oath bourbons has opened a distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, better known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. Called Lux Row Distillers, the sprawling, 18,000-square-foot facility is the latest — and greatest, if we do say so ourselves — destination along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. For those who love Kentucky bourbon, making a pilgrimage seems imperative. Here are five reasons why you should plan a visit to Lux Row Distillers: (more…)
January 24, 2022

Lux Row Distillers–What to Look for in 2022

Happy new year! We hope 2021 was good for you and yours and that 2022 is even better. We've got some exciting things happening around the distillery this year, and we wanted to share that excitement with you.

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November 1, 2022

Lux Row Distillers introduces Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey

Newest addition to the Ezra Brooks brand family will be available in limited quantities starting in November Continue reading
March 23, 2023
A bottle of Rebel 100 Rye in front of Lux Row Distillers

Lux Row Distillers Introduces Rebel 100 Rye

Latest Rebel brand-family variant elevates the proof – and taste – following in the footsteps of its bourbon namesake Continue reading
June 1, 2023

Rebel Bourbon, the Official Bourbon of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)

Rebel Bourbon is now the Official Bourbon of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) for the 2023 season. The multifaceted partnership includes entitlement rights to the PLL’s penalty box, jersey patches with Chaos Lacrosse Club, and an exclusive “Rebel of the Week” content series across PLL platforms.

Check out this recent blog post from Rebel Bourbon to learn more about this amazing new partnership! 

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