Course Schedule
We offer two engaging ways to learn and add-on bourbon knowledge
FUNDAMENTALS
Introductory Bourbon Education
Newer to bourbon or want to learn more about Bardstown’s unique history with bourbon? Take our intro level course, Bourbon in Bardstown, for a foundational understanding of the spirit and Bardstown’s unique role in its evolution worldwide.
MASTERS SERIES
Continued Education
If you’ve already taken our entry level course or have a sufficient understanding of the basics of bourbon and want to learn more, our Masters Series courses focus on specific aspects of the distilling process and are taught on-site at our partner distilleries for a full experience.
AVAILABLE CLASSES
FUNDAMENTALS
Bourbon in Bardstown
Experience a Bardstown-focused distilling curriculum, with stories of Bardstown’s rich history and it’s role in the spirit, plus tastings from our local partner distilleries.
MASTERS SERIES
The Art of Blending
Explore a blending-focused curriculum, distillery tour, and get hands-on with blending your very own creation. Plus a complimentary cocktail by the bar.
Coming Soon!
MASTERS SERIES
Bourbon: From Soil to Sip
Learn about the process of bourbon, from soil to sip as you explore all aspects of production from the gardens and fields of Star Hill Farms all the way to bottling.
Coming Soon!
MASTERS SERIES
Bourbon: Barrels & Beyond
Discover the untold stories of a bourbon barrel, from it’s first use to many reuses, through a diverse tasting flight of Luxco products of all categories, from bourbon to rye whiskies, Irish whiskies, and tequilas.
Coming Soon!
MASTERS SERIES
Bottled-in-Bond: Quality & Clarity
Learn about all things Bottled-in-Bond, from the requirements, history, why it was needed, and why it’s still important today. Sample some of Heaven Hill’s premium Bottled-in-Bond products, then put it to use in a cocktail class!
Coming Soon!
SPECIAL WSET SERIES
WSET Spirits Courses
In collaboration with Napa Valley Wine Academy, you can experience the comprehensive WSET Spirits education, certification and hands-on tasting experiences right in our Bardstown classroom. Join us this October for this special series!
