Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. – Barrel-Proof Bourbon in Frankfort, KY 🥃
📍 Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
At Whiskey Thief Distilling Co., bourbon isn’t polished or diluted—it’s drawn straight from the barrel. Pair your visit with Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours for a relaxed, seamless journey through Kentucky bourbon country.
Nestled on a 127-acre working farm in Frankfort, this distillery is a true grain-to-glass operation where each barrel tells its own story of time, temperature, and oak.
Travel the Bourbon Trail Without the Hassle
Make the most of your visit with Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours:
- Private, door-to-door transportation
- Safe travel for barrel-proof tastings
- Flexible scheduling across multiple distilleries
- Custom Kentucky Bourbon Trail itineraries
No driving. No rushing. Just bourbon, scenery, and unforgettable experiences.
🌾 Farm-Grown, Farm-Distilled Bourbon
Whiskey Thief controls every step of the process:
- Grains grown directly on-site
- Fresh milling for full flavor
- Active fermentation with live yeast
- Copper still distillation
- Barrel entry proof chosen for expression
- Aging in open-air rickhouses shaped by Kentucky’s climate
Every bottle reflects its exact barrel conditions—no blending, no dilution, no compromise.
🥃 Bourbon Tours & Experiences
Arrive comfortably with Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours and dive straight into the rickhouse experience.
🛢 The Whiskey Thieving Experience – Barrel to Bottle
⏱ ~1 Hour | Daily
- Learn how barrel placement and char affect flavor
- Use a whiskey thief to pull bourbon straight from the barrel
- Compare barrels side by side
- Hand-fill, label, and wax-seal your own bottle
This is bourbon exactly as it exists in the rickhouse—uncut and unfiltered.
🌾 Grain-to-Glass Farm Tour
⏱ ~1.5 Hours | Weekends
- Walk farm fields where grains are grown
- Learn how soil and climate shape flavor
- Tour milling, fermentation, distillation, and aging
- Finish with barrel-strength tastings
🔥 Private Single Barrel Select
📅 By Appointment
- Compare hand-selected barrels
- Study proof variation and oak extraction
- Reserve your own private single barrel
Each bottle is completely unique—never blended, never proofed down.
🥃 Signature Bourbon Philosophy
Every Whiskey Thief release is:
- Single Barrel Only
- Barrel Proof
- Uncut & Unfiltered
- No Chill Filtration
Guests can bottle directly from the barrel—creating a one-of-a-kind bourbon experience.
🍸 Beyond Bourbon
- Seasonal bourbon cocktails
- Live music and food trucks
- Special bottling events
- NuLu tasting room for urban bourbon flights
🕰 Plan Your Visit
📍 Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
- Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Walk-ins welcome
- Reservations recommended for experiences
Travel between distilleries effortlessly with Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours and turn your visit into a full Bourbon Trail day.
Bourbon Where the Barrel Speaks
At Whiskey Thief, bourbon sets the rules—high-proof, oak-driven, and unapologetically authentic.
You pull the thief.
You taste the barrel.
You leave with proof in your glass and wax on your hands.
With Bluegrass Executive Transportation and Bourbon Tours, the journey is just as memorable as the bourbon itself. 🥃
