In 1865, Ashland Distillery became the first federally registered distillery in Lexington, Kentucky, and was assigned the distinction of RD#1. Later renamed the William Tarr Distillery, it was a powerhouse producer in the state until prohibition. In 2020, Lexington entrepreneurs, awe-struck by the stories of these bourbon firsts, formed a new brand, RD Spirits, to keep alive this historical gem and help write the next chapter. Meet RD1 Brand ambassador Barry Brinegar who will guide you through all the spirits RD1 has to offer.

Learn more about the history of this distillery, their KY Straight Bourbon Whiskeys, and unique finishings in barrel. The dinner will be an intimate experience where you can enjoy a gourmet four-course meal and connect with a growing brand to get all the inside details.

Menu for the evening:
- Tuna Poke Nacho with sesame oil, soy sauce, topped with Asian slaw and wonton chip
- Summer Salad: Arcadian mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh strawberries, feta cheese, pistachio
- Salmon topped with red chimichurri, fresh cut corn and edamame succotash, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chives
- Turtle Brownie: dark chocolate brownie, praline, mousseline, toasted pecans bourbon caramel, chocolate syrup

Learn more about this unique distillery at rd1spirits.com

Taxes and gratuity included in price. Click on the button below and select “Experiences” on our Open Table page.

Bourbons Bistro is proud to welcome Beam Suntory
on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. 

$92 per person includes tax and gratuity 

Guest speaker Beth Burrows, Senior American Whiskey Ambassador of the James B. Beam Distilling Co., will guide patrons through the different tastings and talk about the unique story behind Beam Suntory.

Diners will enjoy a special Basil Hayden cocktail upon arrival, then will be presented with a three-course meal paired with tastings from Knob Creek, Baker's, and Booker's.

Chef McFarland's gourmet menu will feature a fresh kale salad followed by tequila-lime shrimp with caramelized lime and chili compound butter over pasta. For dessert he'll be serving a decadent cheesecake topped with Jim Beam cherry bitters glaze, orange zest, and Luxardo maraschino cherries.

Go to Bourbons Bistro's Open Table page and click on Experiences to reserve your spot today.

Heaven Hill Bar Takeover

On Wednesday, February 28th, Bourbons Bistro will host Heaven Hill with an exclusive Bar Takeover starting at 8:00pm. It's a great opportunity to grab a fellow Bourbon lover and join us at the bar for a special evening with a featured flight including:

• Elijah Craig

• Larceny

• Heaven Hill 7yr Bottled In Bond

We’ll have a few light appetizers courtesy of Bourbons Bistro. Plus mix and mingle with The Whisky Professor himself, Bernie Lubbers, and a few other surprises along the way.
You can also enjoy one of three special cocktails at happy hour prices including Elijah Craig Old Fashioned, the Heaven Hill 7yr BIB Boulevardier, and a Larceny Paper Plane.

Learn more about Heaven Hill at heavenhilldistillery.com

On Wednesday, January 31st, Bourbons Bistro will host Castle & Key Distillery for an exclusive dinner event starting at 6:00pm. $92 per person includes appetizer, salad, and entrée courses. Tax and gratuity are included.

Each person in attendance will be entered into a drawing for an exclusive Castle & Key Distillery Tour for six guests.

The winner (and five lucky friends!) will be taken on a guided tour of the fully restored Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort - the iconic limestone castle Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. built to showcase the distillation of his premium spirits.

Chef Jereme McFarland will be serving a curated Three Course Dinner with pairings from Castle & Key, including a cocktail made with their signature Harvest Seasonal Gin.

There will be a tasting with each course and a bonus taste of Castle & Key Single Barrel Bourbon.

Valerie Colella is the guest speaker for the night. She is in charge of the Single Barrel Program at Castle & Key and is a National Brand Ambassador.  Valerie will be sharing the unique story behind the spirits being served.

The schedule for the evening:

Welcome Gin Cocktail at 6pm

Dinner starts at 6:30pm. 3 course dinner with flight to include:

Restoration Rye - Small Batch - Wheated

STARTER - Salmon Cake, lemon poppy seed vinaigrette, cucumber & onion salad

GREENS - Kale, toasted pepitas, dried figs, fontina cheese, prosciutto, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette dressing

ENTRÉE - Pork chop wrapped in prosciutto, topped with cheese, mashed potatoes, garlic haricot vert

Click here then click on Experiences to reserve your seat now.

You can also make your reservation by calling 502-894-8838 or email welovebourbon@bourbonsbistro.com

Learn more about Castle & Key at castleandkey.com

Back by popular demand!

The Peterson-Dumesnil House and Bourbons Bistro are partnering to host a special Bourbon Tasting on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-7:30pm. The event will be held on the front porch of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue.

Attendees will enjoy a warm welcome cocktail and Jason Brauner, Bourbons Bistro co-owner and Founder of Buzzard’s Roost, will lead the group through a selection of four bourbon tastings with appetizer pairings.

The event will also include live music by Louisville Mandolin Orchestra, giveaways, and a short talk by historian Steve Wiser about the haunted history of the House.

Tickets are $65 and must be purchased online in advance. All proceeds benefit the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation and its mission to preserve and maintain the 154-year-old historic landmark. Reserve your seat now as capacity is limited!

Click here to purchase your tickets

On Thursday, September 14, Bourbons Bistro and Blue Run Spirits will continue  celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month with a Bar Takeover. 

It's a great opportunity to grab a fellow Bourbon lover and join us at the bar starting at 8 p.m. for a special evening hosted by our friends from Blue Run.

All neat pours, rocks, and cocktails made with Blue Run Spirits will be courtesy of Blue Run until a prescribed bar-wide total, so don't be late for this unique event! Select light appetizers will also be available. Admission is free and no reservations are required.

Learn more about Blue Run Spirits at bluerunspirits.com