Nestled on 113 acres of rolling hills in a charming castle, Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery is the Bluegrass State in a nutshell: a place of natural beauty, excellent bourbon, and rich history. If you haven’t visited Kentucky’s Castle Distillery recently, you really should; the popular spot just underwent major renovations, and it’s better and more enchanting than ever.

With more than a century of distilling history, Castle & Key is a grand and stately place that's one of the most beautiful distilleries in the state.
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Located on 114 idyllic acres in Frankfort, Kentucky's Castle & Key is a portrait of Bluegrass beauty.
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But it's not all looks and no substance here; Castle & Key is a real, working distillery creating fine bourbon, vodka, and gin.
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Guests are invited to come and see the magic happen; tours explore exclusive spaces such as the fermenting tanks and storage rackhouses.
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Tours also include plenty of opportunities for tasting, too! The Tasting Room is intimate and rustic, its decor befitting the history and grandeur of this distillery.
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On the one-hour tour, you'll explore the distillery grounds, stop in the sunken garden, and visit the Springhouse.
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The Springhouse is a one-of-a-kind feature and easily the most beautiful spot on the property. It's a natural spring that actually provides water for the distillery's spirits!
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Tours also include a tasting of Castle & Key's Restoration Rye Whiskey, along with cocktails.
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Other tours and experiences are available at Castle & Key, too, which you can learn more about on their website!
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(What a wonderful experience to gift that hard-to-shop-for bourbon connoisseur in your life!)
Castle & Key's grounds have been professionally planted and designed to evoke feelings of walking through a castle landscape -- and that's exactly what this place is: Kentucky's very own, modern-day bourbon castle.
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Castle Distillery is an only-in-Kentucky destination you absolutely must experience. It’s the kind of place that will sweep you off your feet and remind you just why the Bluegrass State is so special. Visit the Castle & Key Distillery’s website to learn more and reserve a tour.

And for another enchanting experience in the Bluegrass State, visit the magical and marvelous Kentucky Castle.

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Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA