Dan Callaway Named Master Blender at Lofted Spirits
Lofted Spirits has promoted Dan Callaway to Master Blender, recognizing his leadership in innovation and blending excellence across its growing portfolio, including Bardstown Bourbon, Green River Whiskey, and Lofted Custom Spirits. Formerly VP of Product Development at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Callaway brings a creative, sommelier-informed approach that’s earned acclaim for redefining modern American whiskey. “Dan approaches whiskey with a rare […]
Multiple Wins at San Francisco World Spirits and LA Spirits Competitions
Bold spirits 🥃Unmistakable character 💪Global recognition 🏆 We’re honored to share we’ve received top honors from two of the industry’s most respected spirits competitions – San Francisco World Spirits Competition and LA Spirits Awards. These recognitions celebrate more than just great whiskey – they affirm our belief that exploration and innovation can redefine what bourbon can be. 🏆 […]
Lofted Spirits Team Members Awarded ‘Women MAKE Awards’
When women succeed, the industry moves forward. Congratulations to our very own Ashley Jackson, named a 2025 Women MAKE Awards Emerging Leader. At Lofted Spirits we support @themfginstitute hashtag#WomenMAKEAmerica’s mission to grow women’s representation in manufacturing to 35% by 2030. We also congratulate Nubia Hawkins and Haleigh Bickett for their recognition as MAKE nominees! Join us in […]
Bardstown Bourbon Co. to be Featured on 60 Minutes April 6th
On Sunday, the award-winning news magazine television show “60 Minutes,” which airs at 7 p.m. on CBS, will feature the process of how new oak barrels are built, charred, and then filled with what will become bourbon through years of aging. Newsman Bill Whitaker and the CBS crew recently traveled to Kentucky, and for several days, produced […]
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Wins Icons of Whiskey Global Brand Innovator of the Year
We’re deeply honored to be named the 2025 Global Brand Innovator of the Year. This recognition is a testament to our relentless pursuit of the extraordinary, and to those who’ve believed in our vision from the start. Thank you for your continued support as we redefine what whisky can be. 🥃 Never stop exploring.🥃 Never […]
Jim Gaffigan Drops In
Jim stopped by Green River’s clay-tile rickhouse to drill some barrels and talk Fathertime Bourbon, a proud Lofted Custom Spirits partner, and do some stand-up in Green River’s home of Owensboro.
Fred Minnick Reveals Distillery Reserve Details
The Bardstown Bourbon Company has introduced “Cathedral French Oak,” a bourbon aged in barrels crafted from 300-year-old French oak used in Notre-Dame Cathedral’s restoration. This limited-edition release offers a unique tasting experience, blending history and craftsmanship. Read it here.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Takes Distillery of the Year Honor at World Whiskey Awards
Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of innovation and exploration. 🏅 Distiller of the Year🏅 Brand Innovator of the Year🏅 Visitor Attraction Team of the Year See all the winners here.
Food & Wine Highlights Lofted’s Dan Callaway
“Compare the whiskeys to bread,” says Dan Callaway, vice president of new product development and blender at Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distillery. “Think about the difference between cornbread and rye bread.” Bourbon distillate is sweet and grain-forward. It achieves most of its flavor and all of its color from its time aging in barrels. Read more […]
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Spotlighted by Brindiamo
This Bardstown Bourbon Company lineup isn’t just a collection of great whiskeys—it’s a masterclass in how barrel selection, aging techniques, and blending expertise come together to create something extraordinary. Whether it’s the innovation of toasted barrel finishes, the sophistication of wine cask aging, or the bold experimentation of beer-barrel finishing, this flight embodies the evolution […]