About
The Bard Distillery is a family-owned distillery in Graham, Kentucky, founded by descendants of William Bard, co-founder of Bardstown, KY, with roots on the same land since 1823. They produce premium bourbons and whiskeys, including the limited-edition John Prine 2025 bourbon and the Cinder & Smoke series finished in various casks. Known for their heritage, award-winning spirits like double gold medalists, and featured in Best New Bourbons.
Bourbon and finished whiskeys
Cinder & Smoke series
Muhlenberg flavored whiskeys
Family heritage since 1823
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What They Make
John Prine 2025 Limited Edition Bourbon
Limited edition collaboration bourbon, double gold medal
You Got Gold 2025
Limited edition bourbon available now
Cinder & Smoke Standard 2023
Whiskey from Cinder & Smoke series
Cinder & Smoke Founders Select
Finished whiskey from series
Cinder & Smoke Oloroso
Oloroso finished whiskey
Cinder & Smoke Excelsior 17-Year
17-year aged whiskey
Muhlenberg Bourbon
Flagship bourbon
Muhlenberg Apple Pie
Flavored whiskey
Muhlenberg Blackberry
Flavored whiskey
Muhlenberg Salted Caramuhl
Flavored whiskey
Awards
Silver Medal, Kentucky Spirits Competition 2022
2022
Latest News
John Prine 2025 Limited Edition Bourbon available now; You Got Gold 2025 limited edition; Featured in Best New Bourbons by Forbes