Larrikin Bourbon Co. – Bold Kentucky Bourbon Tours in Lawrenceburg 🥃
📍 1319 Versailles Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY – A Must-Visit Stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
At Larrikin Bourbon Co., bourbon isn’t just made—it’s unleashed. Located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, this craft bourbon distillery combines high-proof creativity with Kentucky tradition, producing small-batch bourbon that’s unapologetically bold.
Founded by Greg Keeley, a decorated U.S. and Royal Australian Navy veteran, Larrikin Bourbon Co. brings veteran-owned precision and a rebellious spirit to every mash bill, barrel, and bottle. The name “Larrikin” reflects a rule-breaking, spirited approach—and that energy defines every pour.
This is bourbon with backbone.
This is bourbon with bite.
This is Kentucky bourbon without boundaries.
Larrikin Bourbon Co. Tours
Step inside a distillery where bourbon flavor is king. Every tour immerses you in the craft, from mash to barrel to glass:
🔥 The Rebel Bourbon Tour – Barrel-to-Glass Exploration
Experience bourbon production from start to finish:
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Walk the production floor and watch mash become new-make spirit
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Explore copper stills, aging barrels, and bottling operations
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Hear the story of Larrikin’s veteran roots and bold distilling philosophy
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End with a guided tasting of five bourbon expressions, including core and experimental releases
Thursday–Saturday | ~1 hour | Includes tasting & branded glass
🥃 Single Barrel Select Experience – For Bourbon Connoisseurs
Dive deeper into small-batch bourbon:
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Compare Single Barrel and Bottled-in-Bond bourbons
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Learn how barrel char, rickhouse placement, and aging shape proof and flavor
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Select and reserve your own barrel for a custom, one-of-a-kind bourbon
Fridays & Saturdays | Limited availability | Includes private tasting flight & perks
💡 Behind the Barrel – Experimental Bourbon Lab
Step into the Larrikin Lab for hands-on, boundary-pushing bourbon:
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Sample unreleased bourbons and seasonal infusions
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Explore blending and finishing experiments
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Give feedback that may influence future releases
Monthly | Includes four experimental tastings & discussion
The Larrikin Tasting Room & Bourbon Bar
After touring, enjoy bourbon your way:
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Curated flights or custom tasting lineups
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Signature bourbon cocktails crafted in-house
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Pair pours with hand-selected cigars from the walk-in humidor
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Relaxed, high-proof atmosphere designed for serious bourbon lovers
The Larrikin Bourbon Lineup
Every bottle embodies boldness, flavor, and Kentucky tradition:
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Single Barrel Bourbon – Unfiltered, full-bodied, expressive
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Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon – 100-proof, structured, classic
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High Wheat Rye Bourbon – Bold spice balanced with soft sweetness
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Small Batch Bourbon – Layered, robust, and flavorful
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Rosewater Bourbon – Floral, adventurous, unique
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Bourbon Maple Cream – Smooth, rich, perfect for cocktails
Each expression highlights distinct mash bills, confident proof, and artisanal barrel aging.
Awards & Recognition
Larrikin’s rebellious approach has earned national acclaim:
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Gold – Monterey International Wine & Spirits Competition
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Honors – U.S. Open Spirits Competition
Plan Your Bourbon Visit
📍 Address: 1319 Versailles Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY
Hours: Thursday–Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM
Tours offered daily during open hours | Walk-ins welcome | Reservations recommended
Private group bookings available
Why Larrikin Bourbon Co. Belongs on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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Veteran-owned craft bourbon distillery
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High-proof, small-batch Kentucky bourbon
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Hands-on tours with barrel-to-glass tastings
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Experimental bourbons, Single Barrel, and Bottled-in-Bond experiences
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Bold mash bills, high rye, wheated, and specialty expressions
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Perfect for bourbon enthusiasts building a Kentucky Bourbon Trail itinerary
At Larrikin, bourbon is unshackled, unapologetic, and unmistakably Kentucky.
Come for the story. Stay for the proof. Leave with a bottle that breaks the mold—one rebellious pour at a time. 🥃