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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.
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 ...
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.
Castle & Key, part of the Bourbon Trail, offers admittance on to the grounds at no cost, hosts various tour experiences, seasonal live music (Spring House Music Series), and weddings, have a bar on the property, and own a beautifully designed rental property in the heart of historic downtown Frankfort. Hours of Operation.
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.
Mar 7, 2023 · Book a tour at Castle & Key Distillery outside Frankfort, Kentucky to taste their spirits and get a sense of the rich history of this eclectic stop!
Accessibility, photography, and parking information for distillery tours and tastings in Frankfort, Kentucky. Directions from Lexington, Louisville, and Frankfort.
Apr 8, 2022 · Distillery: Castle & Key Distillery. Release Date: March 2022. Proof: 98. Age: 4 Years. Mashbill: 73% White Corn, 17% Malted Barley, 10% Rye. Color: Yellow Gold. MSRP: $50 (2022) Official Website. Buy Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon (Batch #1) at Frootbat.
