Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm Bourbon Tours – From Field to Glass 🥃

Nestled in the rolling horse country of Midway, Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm is a one-of-a-kind destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Here, bourbon begins where it always should—with the grain, the soil, and the limestone water that define Kentucky whiskey.

At Elkwood Farm, every step of bourbon production—from planting heirloom blue corn to bottling small-batch bourbon—is done on-site, creating an authentic grain-to-glass bourbon experience unlike any other in Kentucky.

Bourbon Grown Before It’s Made

Bluegrass Distillers is built on one simple principle: bourbon starts in the dirt. On 62 working acres, visitors can witness the entire bourbon-making process in one place:

  • Grain planting, harvesting, and milling

  • Mashing, fermentation, and distillation

  • Barrel aging, monitoring, and bottling

This holistic approach ensures that every bottle of bourbon and rye whiskey is tied to its origin, giving each pour a flavor profile shaped entirely by the farm, the soil, and the season.

Signature Bourbon – Blue Corn Bourbon

The distillery’s centerpiece is the Heirloom Blue Corn Bourbon, made from non-GMO blue corn grown right on Elkwood Farm. This historic corn variety delivers:

  • Darker sweetness and caramel depth

  • Roasted grain, cocoa, and nutty notes

  • Fuller, richer mouthfeel than traditional yellow dent corn

Mash bills are created to reflect what the land produces, not what’s easiest to source, giving guests a bourbon experience rooted in authenticity and Kentucky terroir.

Bluegrass Distillers Bourbon Tours

🏛️ Historic Estate & Distillery Tour (~1 Hour)

Perfect for newcomers and bourbon enthusiasts alike:

  • Explore the restored 1830s Elkwood Mansion, now home to fermenters, stills, and aging barrels

  • Walk the blue corn and rye fields that form the foundation of Elkwood bourbon

  • Observe mashing, fermentation, and distillation firsthand

  • Guided tasting of flagship bourbon and rye whiskey

🥃 Bourbon Experience Tour (~1.5 Hours)

A deeper, technical tour for bourbon aficionados:

  • Mash bill construction and yeast strategies

  • Column still operation and proof management

  • Barrel aging philosophy and warehouse influence

  • Guided tasting of core, seasonal, and limited-release bourbon

🧴 Bottle-Your-Own Barrel Experience (Limited Availability)

Take home a piece of bourbon history:

  • Bottle bourbon straight from a single barrel

  • Learn the barrel’s location, aging profile, and flavor evolution

  • Cork, label, and take home a unique, one-of-a-kind bottle

🍸 Bourbon 101 & Cocktail Experience (~1 Hour)

Hands-on bourbon education:

  • Learn bourbon styles, mash bills, and aging fundamentals

  • Guided tasting to refine aroma and palate

  • Make bourbon cocktails with house-made syrups and bitters

🌾 Blue Corn Field-to-Bottle Tour (Seasonal)

Experience bourbon from the ground up:

  • Walk the blue corn fields that anchor the mash bill

  • Learn how soil, climate, and farming shape flavor

  • Follow grain through fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging

  • Taste bourbon made from the very fields beneath your feet

Tasting Room & Bourbon Bar

Inside the historic Elkwood Mansion, the tasting room offers:

  • Curated flights of bourbon and rye whiskey

  • Classic cocktails elevated with farm-inspired ingredients

  • Private tastings and seasonal events on pet-friendly grounds

Guests are invited to slow down, savor the bourbon, and enjoy Kentucky hospitality at its finest.

Why Visit Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm

  • True grain-to-glass bourbon—everything grown, distilled, and aged on-site

  • Signature Heirloom Blue Corn Bourbon with rich, complex flavors

  • Modern 36-inch column still guided by flavor, not volume

  • On-site barrel aging influenced by Kentucky climate

  • Historic 1830s mansion turned working distillery

Every visit is a deep dive into Kentucky bourbon heritage, small-batch craftsmanship, and agricultural authenticity.

Plan Your Visit

Bluegrass Distillers at Elkwood Farm
158 W. Leestown Road, Midway, KY 40347

Walk the fields.
Stand by the still.
Listen to the barrel.

At Elkwood Farm, bourbon doesn’t start in a rickhouse—it starts in the dirt, exactly where Kentucky whiskey has always belonged. Experience the full spectrum of Bardstown bourbon tours and Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventures with Bluegrass Distillers. 🥃🥃