Bluegrass distillers

158 W. Leestown Road Midway, KY 40347

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158 W. Leestown Road Midway, KY 40347
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Bluegrass Distillers is a small-batch craft distillery established in 2012 in Lexington, Kentucky, now operating from Elkwood Farm in Midway, Kentucky. The distillery grows its own heirloom blue corn and winter wheat on-site,采用 a ground-to-glass approach that honors Kentucky bourbon tradition while innovating with unique mash bills. Their award-winning spirits include Kentucky’s first blue corn bourbon and have earned Gold, Platinum, and Small Batch Bourbon of the Year awards at major spirits competitions.

Spirits

Blue Corn Bottled-in-Bond

Made with 75% heirloom blue corn grown on-site, this bottled-in-bond bourbon offers earthy, nutty, and mildly vanilla flavors with a vibrant finish, released annually in limited supply.

Blue Dog Whiskey

A unique whiskey expression available only at distillery locations, showcasing experimental production techniques.

Bluegrass 7-Year High Rye Blue Corn 100 Proof Bourbon

A high-proof bourbon made with 75% blue corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, aged for 7 years, delivering bold rye spice with earthy blue corn character at 100 proof.

Colonel Francisco Rye Whiskey

A finished rye whiskey from the Midway Distilling Series, showcasing bold rye spice with experimental finishing techniques.

Dudley & Gratz

A rye whiskey from the Midway Distilling Series honoring Midway, Kentucky’s distilling heritage with fine grains and time-honored methods.

Elkwood Reserve 15+ Year

A premium Elkwood Reserve bourbon aged 15 years or longer, delivering deep, complex flavors with concentrated oak, spice, and dried fruit notes.

Elkwood Reserve French Oaked

An Elkwood Reserve bourbon finished in French oak barrels, adding elegant tannins and subtle spice notes to the bourbon’s base character.

Elkwood Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A straight bourbon whiskey from the Elkwood Reserve series, showcasing classic Kentucky bourbon character with balanced oak and grain flavors.

Elkwood Reserve Small Batch

A small-batch Elkwood Reserve bourbon blending multiple barrels for consistent, balanced flavor with rich oak and grain character.

Elkwood Reserve Spanish Oaked

An Elkwood Reserve bourbon finished in Spanish oak barrels, adding unique sherry-inspired notes and Mediterranean spice character.

Elkwood Reserve Toasted Oaked

An Elkwood Reserve bourbon finished in toasted oak barrels, offering enhanced vanilla, caramel, and warm spice characteristics.

Lee's Branch

A toasted French oak finished rye whiskey from the Midway Distilling Series, offering smooth rye character with oak-derived vanilla and spice notes.

Mash Bill #1 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

A bottled-in-bond version of the original Mash Bill #1, ensuring 4-year minimum aging and proof verification at the distillery where it was produced.

Mash Bill #1 Small Batch Bourbon

The distillery’s original mash bill of 75% yellow corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, light and buttery with nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper notes, aged at least 3 years.

Midway Lot 25

A limited production whiskey from the Midway Distilling Series, representing experimental batches with distinctive character.

Reclaimed & Recharred

A whiskey finished in reclaimed and recharred barrels, offering complex flavors from the interaction between the wood’s history and fresh charring.

Single Barrel Toasted Oak Bourbon

A single-barrel bourbon finished in toasted oak, showcasing concentrated caramel, vanilla, and spice flavors from barrel selection.

Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon

A single-barrel wheated bourbon offering smooth, sweet flavors with the gentle character of wheat providing a softer, more approachable profile.

Toasted Oak Small Batch Bourbon

A small-batch bourbon finished in toasted oak barrels, offering smooth caramel and vanilla notes with a warm, oaky finish.

Tournament of Roses Small Batch Toasted Oak Bourbon

A small-batch toasted oak bourbon created for the Tournament of Roses, showcasing festive, celebratory flavors with warm oak and spice.

Wheated Bourbon Bottled-in-Bond

A wheated bottled-in-bond bourbon made from 4 barrels aged 4.5 years, displaying smooth baked bread and sugar flavors with the soft character of wheat in the mash bill.