Enjoying a tour and a tasting at a distillery is a common pastime in Kentucky thanks to our Bourbon trail and other similar destinations. In fact, people visit from all over to check out why Bardstown, Kentucky is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World. They now have another reason to visit and locals have a new bourbon destination in Kentucky that’s worth checking out. The Bard Distillery is located in Western Kentucky and is actually housed inside a historic school house. The history of this place is fascinating and their plans for the future are just as exciting.

In Western Kentucky, a former school sits on a hill in the town of Graham.
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The historic site of Graham School has been empty, but it has now been reimagined as a new bourbon destination in Kentucky.
For decades, this school was the learning place for local students until the elementary school closed in 2005.
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While many locals still remember attending school here, they can now go back and visit for a totally new purpose - one that likely would not have interested them as children.
The Bard Distillery is transforming the school and the property into a must-visit bourbon destination in the western region of our state.
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While the area around Bardstown is known for its distilleries and the Bourbon Trail, Bard Distillery is unique in its location and the plans for this property moving forward.

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The owners and staff of Bard Distillery now welcome guests in for a free tour and tasting.
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Their smooth creations have already received rave reviews, as well as the fascinating history of the school, shared on the tour.
The shop is also open and you can pick up a bottle of bourbon to take home with you.
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The distillery also makes hand sanitizer, which is available in the shop, along with other gifts and unique items. You can follow along with the distillery on Facebook, linked below, to see what they will release in upcoming weeks.
Tours and tastings are available now for free and you can expect more features at the distillery soon.
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There are plans to add more shopping opportunities, a restaurant, and an entertainment venue to this large property.
Schools are often abandoned over the years but in many cases they are repurposed and what better way to bring this one back to life in Kentucky than with a distillery?
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If you enjoy visiting unique places throughout Kentucky and want a memorable experience, check out The Bard Distillery and sample what they've been working so hard to create.

As a new bourbon destination in Kentucky, The Bard Distillery is a unique place to visit for those who love bourbon, history, and innovative ideas in the Bluegrass State. Add this to your list of places to check out and definitely keep an eye on all that’s to come in the future. Have you been able to tour and taste at The Bard Distillery? Share your experience with us in the comments!

For more information on The Bard Distillery, follow along with them on Facebook and if you have any further questions, give them a call at (270) 338-6543.

And for another distillery in Kentucky, check out this one that’s been around for centuries!

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The Bard Distillery, 5080 KY-175 South, Graham, KY 42344, USA