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5080 KY-175
Graham, KY 42344
The Bard Distillery may be young, but it has deep roots. Set in the bones of a beautiful 1920’s school site, the distillery watches over the historic coal-mining town of Graham, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Operations started in December 2019, and the distillery already has a stable of prestigious award-winning spirits, including Cinder & Smoke Bourbon and their line of Muhlenberg Whiskeys and Liqueurs. Founders Thomas & Kim Bard have a unique history: both worked for years in NASCAR (Kim was a driver), and Thomas, an engineer, attended school on the site that is now home to the distillery.
Bardstown, Kentucky, “The Bourbon Capital of the World®”, was named for the Founder’s 4th Great Grandfather, William Bard, who surveyed and created Bardstown in 1780.
Ingredients
1 ounce Muhlenberg Bourbon
2 ounces Fresh Pineapple Juice
1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup
Instructions/Notes
Mix all ingredients in a shaker. Pour over crushed or cubed ice. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge.
All distilleries offer a tasting at the end of their standard tour. Some offer tasting-only experiences as well. But remember, slow down, savor your experiences and drink responsibly.
Under Kentucky law, visitors can purchase up to 9 liters per customer, per day at distillery gift shops. Options to ship product back to your home may be available. Please consult with each distillery and know that your state laws might prohibit shipping.
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