Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s Distillery Reserve Returns with Cascadia
Introducing Cascadia Garryana Oak Barrel Finish Cascadia begins with a blend of three bourbons aged nine and ten years, each crafted from a different mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley. After blending, the whiskey was finished for ten months in custom Garryana oak barrels – crafted by Oregon Barrel Works, a micro-cooperage producing just 1,000 barrels per year. For this […]
From Award-Winning Bourbon to Full Proof
When Green River Wheated Bourbon was named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition, the recognition validated something we’ve believed for a long time: great results come from disciplined distilling decisions made early and carried through consistently. On February 13, that same wheated mash bill will be released at barrel strength […]
Bold new packaging. Same boundary-pushing bourbon.
At Lofted Spirits, our brands aren’t just growing; they’re evolving. For Bardstown Bourbon Company, that meant listening to what loyal drinkers and partners were saying: that our packaging needed to better reflect the differences between expressions and help better distinguish our core offerings from our limited releases. So we evolved. The new packaging brings greater clarity to our lineup, improved […]
Investing in Bottling, Built for What’s Next
We have officially broken ground on a major expansion to our bottling operation—nearly doubling our current footprint to bring small format, high-speed capability online early Q2 2026. We’re making this investment with clear intent: to build long-term capacity and flexibility for the brands that trust us as their production partner. Our bottling operation already supports […]
Ferrand Excites Whisky Advocate
Lofted Spirits is celebrating significant industry recognition as Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Ferrand II Collaboration has been named the #11 Most Exciting Whisky of 2025 by Whisky Advocate, earning an outstanding 94 points. This accolade reflects the depth of talent, technical precision, and creative ambition that fuels our entire portfolio. Ferrand II marks the fourth straight […]
Bardstown Bourbon’s Distillery Reserve Series named “Best Bourbon”.
Our second release in the Distillery Reserve Series – Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Finish – was recently recognized as “Best Bourbon” by both Rolling Stone and Esquire. Rolling Stone called the release “our favorite bourbon of the year … sweet and complex with just a hint of spice, leaving behind a velvety, lasting finish.” Esquire praised it as “one […]
Green River Named Best Bourbon in the World by the New York World Spirits Competition
Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been named Best Bourbon in the World at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition. The recognition comes from one of the most respected judging panels in the industry, celebrating whiskeys from around the globe. Green River’s win highlights the craftsmanship, quality, and dedication of the team in Owensboro, […]
Alternating DSP at Lofted Custom Spirits Help Clients Take Advantage of Reduced Tax Rates
At Lofted Custom Spirits, we continue to push the boundaries and re-write the rules around custom contract distilling. Beyond just making great whiskey, we’re creating long term partnerships with our clients and we’re proud to announce that we’re the only custom whiskey distiller at scale offering an Alternating Proprietorship. What does that mean? In short, […]
Green River Opens Whiskey Row Tasting Room
Now pouring on Whiskey Row, Green River Distilling Co. opens a new chapter in its nearly 140-year history with the launch of a tasting room in Downtown Louisville at 714 W. Main Street. This warm, communal space will feature a horseshoe-shaped bar serving neat pours and classic cocktails, a retail shop with everyday bottles and […]
Green River Releases Official Whiskey Commemorating the Army’s 250th Birthday
This isn’t just a bourbon, it is a salute to you, U.S. Army. 🥃 Since 1885, Green River has been woven into the fabric of the nation, with a proud and lasting connection to the U.S. military. Created in partnership with the U.S. Army to mark its 250th Anniversary, this is the official bottle of […]