From heritage distilleries to bold new craft makers, Kentucky Bourbon Direct brings together a curated selection of partners who share one passion: crafting exceptional spirits.
Augusta Distillery blends Kentucky heritage with modern craft to create bourbon of exceptional character. From its restored 19th-century home on the Ohio River, it has earned global acclaim — with Buckner’s 13-Year Single Barrel named Best Bourbon in the World and its 10- and 15-Year expressions winning multiple Gold medals. Alongside the bold Old Route 8, Augusta’s bourbons embody precision, patience, and the spirit of Kentucky craftsmanship.
Neeley Family Distillery is a small family owned and operated venue located in the rolling hills of the Kentucky bluegrass. The Neeley Family has been distilling and bootlegging illegally in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky for Eleven generations until 2015, when Tenth Generation Roy Neeley and Eleventh Generation Royce Neeley took the family business legal for the first time ever.
Safai Bourbon is a single barrel, super-premium bourbon crafted with intention and originality. The recipe was created in 2014 by Mike Safai, a lifelong purveyor with deep roots in agriculture, flavor, and craftsmanship. In 2016, production was contracted with New Riff Distilling Company in Kentucky, under the exclusive direction of Mike Safai and his team. Safai Bourbon is produced exclusively for and owned by Dancing Fox Distilling Company, established to bring this unique bourbon vision to life.
Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. in rural Franklin County is a celebration of single barrel Bourbon crafted by single batch distillation. Located on a 127-acre working farm in the heart of Kentucky, the distillery combines a unique thieving experience with Bluegrass hospitality for a one-of-a-kind whiskey adventure. For Bourbon wanderlusters who know there’s nothing like uncovering a hidden gem, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. is a destination unlike any other.
Covington’s Only. Covington’s Own. Wenzel is situated in the vibrant heart of Covington, Kentucky, a city known for its blend of rich history and modern spirit. The first distillery in the city we call home in over 100 years since Prohibition, the distillery resides in a repurposed Packard automotive building, an iconic structure with soaring vaulted ceilings and original beams the distillery blends industrial charm with modern elegance.
