Keep your eyes open BARDSTOWN ๐คญ๐๐ฅ New mural dropped for National Bourbon Week!! Make sure to tag us in all pictures throughout the week! #visitbardstown #nationalbourbonweek
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Cheers to Derby Weekend in the Bluegrass State! ๐ฅ๐
National Bourbon Week is on the horizon, and Bardstown is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration of all things bourbon! ๐
We've got an incredible lineup in store, from intimate master distiller sessions to exclusive tastings of the Bardstown Collection, special tours, brunches, and hands-on classes. ๐ Keep your eyes glued to our socials this week as we unveil the full roster of events and tickets go live.
This is your chance to dive deep into the world of bourbon like never before! Don't miss out on the fun โ mark your calendars for June 11th-16th and get ready to raise a glass with us! ๐ฅ
INTRODUCING..... The 2024 STAVE Awards Finalists!! ๐ฅณ๐คฉ๐๐
Attractions:
- Carly Haycraft - Preservation Distillery Bardstown
- Vince Metcalfe - Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Drake Gillaspie - James B. Beam Distilling Co., The Stephen Foster Story
Bar:
- Bodie Metcalf - The Volstead Bourbon Lounge
- Harrison Miller - Mr. Tubs
- Kayla Davis - Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
Behind the Scenes:
- Zach Sinclair - Grizzly Media
- Casey Shirley - Lux Row Distillers
- Brenda Benningfield - Log Still Distillery
Hotel/BnB:
- Kimberly Frakes - La Quinta by Wyndham Bardstown
- Mary Jewel - Distill-Inn
- Stephanie Twiford - Bardstown Motor Lodge
Leadership:
- Tyler Vaughn - Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.
- Ellen Bowling - The Old Talbott Tavern
- Jeremy Riggs - My Old Kentucky Home
Restaurant:
- Christie Parker - The Old Talbott Tavern
- Dionisio Perez - My Old Kentucky Dinner Train - RJ Corman
- Kevin Kennedy - Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and a big THANK YOU to all who cast their votes - we received over 200 nominations! Secure your ticket to the 2024 STAVE Awards to join us and witness the unveiling of our 2024 winners! https://ow.ly/xZt050Rbk9l
You've asked...we've answered ๐๐ฅ
Kick off our inaugural NATIONAL BOURBON WEEK with the 2024 Bardstown Collection Release Party on Tuesday, June 11th - be among the FIRST to taste all 7 expressions before they go on sale in the following days (June 12th -14th).
Grab your tickets at https://ow.ly/FVB550QYPL4
Bardstown Bourbon Company
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Limestone Branch Distillery
Log Still Distillery
Lux Row Distillers
Preservation Distillery Bardstown
Thank you Bluegrass Blog for sharing your visit to Bardstown Bourbon Company on Bardstown, Kentucky for an afternoon of tasteful discovery. Bardstown Bourbon Company
At Bardstown Bourbon guests begin their tour with samples and history about the owner. Learn about their limited edition Discovery Series collaborating with others to blend new barrels each Spring & Fall.
Walk through the facility to see the process of distilling Kentuckyโs favorite beverage.
End your tour with a barrel tasting. Then head to the gift shop to bring a bottle home. Have lunch and a craft cocktail in their amazing restaurant before you go.
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Vote 2024 STAVE Awards
Join the excitement for the 2024 STAVE Awards! ๐
Katie, last year's standout in the "Bar" category at the STAVE Awards, illuminated our town with her service and unwavering dedication to hospitality! ๐ As we prepare for the upcoming 2024 STAVE Awards, it's time to turn the spotlight onto even more extraordinary frontline heroes who keep our small town vibrant! ๐ซ
Voting is OPEN until Friday, so let's applaud those who consistently go above and beyond to enhance the radiance of our community! โจ Cast your vote now and contribute to the celebration of the heart and soul of our town's hospitality industry. Let's ensure that 2024 becomes an even more unforgettable chapter!
https://forms.gle/H4MNebKUWuQfhqH6A
Just us reminding you to vote for your favorite hospitality worker for our 2024 STAVE Awards โจ๐
Here's last year's "Hotel/BnB" category winner Ilanda - we can't thank her enough for her hard work & we can't wait to welcome this years nominees to the 2024 STAVE class โฃ๏ธ
Vote for your favorite hospitality heroes here https://ow.ly/wP3h50QInmN
๐ REMINDER!๐
The clock is ticking, and we need YOUR voice to shine a spotlight on Bardstown's exceptional hospitality stars! ๐โจ Example shown here by last yearโs โAttractionโ category winner, Richard Blanton!
The 2024 STAVE Awards voting is OPEN for a couple of weeks more! ๐ฅณ๐คฉ
Have you experienced outstanding service in Bardstown? Now's your chance to give credit where it's due! Nominate the front-line heroes who keep our small town charming and our visitors HAPPY! ๐๐ฝ๏ธ Let's celebrate the heart and soul of Bardstown's hospitality. Show some love and appreciation to those who go above and beyond to keep us all taken care of! ๐
VOTE: https://forms.gle/eimcJDqjAsbkbJgLA
#STAVEAwards #BardstownHospitality #VoteForExcellence
๐ Let's Celebrate Excellence! ๐
Last year's STAVE Awards "Restaurant" category winner, Amanda, lit up our town with her exceptional service and dedication to hospitality! ๐ Now, as we gear up for the 2024 STAVE Awards, it's time to shine the spotlight on even more incredible frontline heroes who make keep our small town buzzin'! ๐ซ
Voting is now OPEN, so let's honor those who go above and beyond to make our community shine! โจ Cast your vote today and be a part of celebrating the heart and soul of our town's hospitality industry! Let's make 2024 even more unforgettable!
Link to vote - https://forms.gle/dNmPPPXEzixGRoJf9
#STAVEAwards #FrontlineHeroes #BardstownPride ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
Stay safe & warm today, yโall โ๏ธ
We couldnโt let the first week of 2024 go by without recapping 2023 ๐คฉ
Cheers to bigger & better for Bardstown in 2024! ๐ฅณ
#VisitBardstown
Book your own candle-making experience at Making Good Scentz now!! This was such a fun experience & such a great addition to Downtown Bardstown โค๏ธ๐ฏ๏ธ #visitbardstown #bardstownky #makingoodscentz #downtownbardstown #candlebar #pourdecisions #kytourism #activities #ky
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About last night ๐ฅณ๐๐
Thanks to all who came out to the Bardstown Christmas Parade - it was one for the books! ๐ #VisitBardstown
Give your loved ones what they really want this Christmas ... a trip to Bardstown, Kentucky โจ
Plan your trip now! https://visitbardstown.com/
Bardstown...
We're proud to be your Old Kentucky Home for the Holidays ๐๐
We invite you to take a breather this holiday season - relax from the stress and enjoy our slow pace & charming town.
https://visitbardstown.com/christmas/
Saturday plans?! โ
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Check out Bardstownโs newest cocktail bar - Mr. Tubs! Fine cocktails for fine people ๐
#VisitBardstown
Taking shots at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival!
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#kentuckybourbonfestival
#bourboncomesfrombardstown
Looking for ideas on how to spend your down time this week? Look no further ๐
Extra events, local restaurants, shops and bars โ Bardstown is ready to welcome you! ๐๐ฅ
Make sure to stop by our visitors center located in the courthouse with any questions!!
#VisitBardstown