Our Experiences

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.

FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Bourbon in Bardstown

Our unique bourbon education and tasting experience, Bourbon in Bardstown, will give you an in-depth knowledge of bourbon and the role Bardstown has played in its evolution and cultivation worldwide.

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!

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 will focus on specific aspects of the distilling process and are taught on-site at our 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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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WSET Spirits Courses

Expand your Spirits Expertise with Napa Valley Wine Academy. Gain internationally recognized WSET qualifications right here in Bardstown.