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Bardstown · Bardstown

Willett Distillery Forms Its First Official Brand Alliance in Nearly 90 Years

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This collaboration opens the door to new single-barrel and small-batch releases backed by Willett’s heritage.Courtesy of Willett Distillery Ltd From left: Willett’s Drew Kulsveen and Bill Binder of Binder’s StashKey PointsWillett Distillery has entered its first-ever long-term brand partnership with Binder’s Stash, marking a significant shift for the historically independent bourbon producer.The partnership grants Binder’s Stash access to Willet…See the Story

Nelson County EMS mourning loss of paramedic who died after crash

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Nelson County EMS mourning loss of paramedic who died after crash

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Nelson County Emergency Medical Services is mourning the loss of one of its own.See the Story

Violet McDaniel, 72, of Princeton

Coxs Creek · Coxs Creek

Violet McDaniel, 72, of Princeton

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Violet G. McDaniel, age 72 of Princeton, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Stamping Ground, Kentucky. Born on April 12, 1953, in Princeton, Kentucky, Violet lived a life rich in love, laughter, and dedicated service to those around her. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. For over thirty years, Violet exemplified tireless commitment through her work a…See the Story

Old Fitzgerald Returns with 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Signature Expression

Credit: Heaven Hill Distillery Heaven Hill Distillery has announced Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey as the legendary brand’s new signature expression. The release comes 155 years after the trademark honoring John E. Fitzgerald, the brand’s namesake, was first introduced in 1869. The new bourbon builds on the success of the beloved Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Decanter Series that launched in 2018. He…Bardstown · Bardstown See the Story

Lux Row Distillers’ Blood Oath Pact 10 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Arrives at Retail

Lux Row Master Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe marks a decade of distinction – and secrec...Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

The 10 Best Hazmat Whiskeys That Deliver As Much Flavor As Heat, Ranked

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Getty Image/Merle Cooper The weather is heating up, and we’ve got the whiskey to match it. The rise of so-called “hazmat bourbon” has been well-documented, and nowadays there are more options available than ever. What is hazmat bourbon, you might ask? Simply put, it’s bourbon that, through the maturation process, has risen above 140 proof. The appeal of bourbon at such a high ABV is that it loads up on the flavor and delivers a piquant punch tha…Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

Free dump day sees many first-timers as they get rid of unwanted items

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The Pearl Hollow Landfill was busier than normal as a line of trucks and cars built Saturday morning waiting to enter.Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

KY Right to Life Scholarships - The Record Newspaper

Kentucky Right to Life presented its 2025 Next Pro-Life Next Generation Scholarships to four 2025 Kentucky graduates, including Ezekiel Combs, who recently graduated from Bethlehem High School in Bardstown. The post KY Right to Life Scholarships appeared first on The Record Newspaper.Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

New hotel in Bardstown highlights the area's roots in bourbon

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The local chamber of commerce said the new hotel is the first and only bourbon-centric hotel in the area.Bardstown · Bardstown See the Story

The World’s Best Straight Bourbons According to the International Spirits Challenge

Each year, the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) brings together a panel of expert judges to evaluate thousands of entries from across the globe. Now in its 30th year, the ISC remains one of the most respected blind tasting competitions in the industry, recognizing craftsmanship, balance, and consistency at the highest level. This article focuses on a single category from the 2025 awards: Straight Bourbon. These American whiskeys form the ba…Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

National Bourbon Week Schedule for 2nd Annual Celebration

Last month, I received a pleasant surprise: I was selected as one of eight bourbon media folks to be part of the first cohort of media members of the Bourbon Capital Guild (BCG). Now I'd heard of the BCG before, and even toyed with membership when it was first announced but never pulled the trigger. Some friends of mine from Bardstown and across the broader bourbon industry joined and recommended me a number of times for membership. I do, aftera…Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article