About

Castle & Key Distillery, founded in 1887 by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. on 113 acres in Frankfort, Kentucky, crafts classic spirits reimagined with intention, including bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka. Their Small Batch Bourbon is now aged a full 6 years, and they offer an Experimental Series available only on-site. The historic castle grounds serve as a destination for tours, events, weddings, and tastings.

Small Batch Bourbon Restoration Rye Whiskey Roots of Ruin Gin Sacred Spring Vodka
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What They Make
Small Batch Bourbon
Now aged a full 6 years
Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Restoration Rye Whiskey
Roots of Ruin Gin
Sacred Spring Vodka
Latest News

Small Batch Bourbon now aged a full 6 years; Experimental Series available only on-site.