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Experience the Distillery. Explore our historic grounds, learn how we set the standard of excellence in spirits and hospitality, and take in the beauty that Castle & Key is known for. You don’t need a ticket to sit in a chair and listen to the creek.
The Castle has been standing proud over this site since 1887, and it first served as a distillery as early as 1819. We’re beyond excited to once again invite guests to explore where the magic happens while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of spirits production.
Enjoy the beauty of our historic grounds, including the Springhouse, Botanical Trail, and Glenns Creek with a cocktail in hand. Shop our curated collection in the Boiler Room and enjoy the full essence of Castle & Key. Stop in and visit us for our special events or during open hours!
In 1887, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. built a new kind of distillery destination in Millville, Kentucky. Inspired by European architecture, the site featured a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and a Sunken Garden. What he built became the birthplace of bourbon hospitality and tourism.
Located at 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY, Castle & Key has become a popular travel destination for spirits and history enthusiasts alike as it offers experiences of the many historical parts of the property including, the Boiler Room, Taylorton Station, Counter 17, the Springhouse and the Botanical Trail, as well as explorations of its ...
The Distillery. Built in 1887 and restored in 2014. Castle & Key is open today 10:30am-5:00pm. Hours & Directions. Free shipping for all orders over $50 🥃. Shop. Our Spirits. Visit the Distillery. Host an Event. Craft & Heritage. A Historic Bourbon Destination Both Then and Now.
We look forward to your visit to Castle & Key, and your safety is our top priority. If you choose to enjoy our spirits, we ask that you drink responsibly and arrange a safe ride in advance.
Aug 31, 2023 · Driving out McCracken Pike today, you’ll come to a turreted Victorian-style castle that looks as if it would be more at home in the majestic Highlands of Scotland than along Glenn’s Creek, a sleepy trickle in the Kentucky Bluegrass.
Sep 26, 2018 · Thanks to a grand vision and some very lucky circumstances, the Old Taylor Distillery has been reopened and reimagined as Castle & Key.
In 1887, E.H. Taylor built a new kind of distillery in Kentucky, complete with a castle. It was the birthplace of bourbon tourism. We restored it to craft a new legacy.
