OUR HISTORY

It began when a group of long time friends, playing poker, tossed around the idea of starting a small batch distillery in Lexington, a city rich in distilling heritage. Two of the friends went all-in, establishing their new company in the barreling house of an old Lexington bourbon distillery...

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Tasting Room & Gift Shop

Come on down to our distillery for an overview of the distilling process, a brief history of distilling in Lexington, and tastes of our fine spirits!

Thursdays & Fridays: 12pm - 5pm

Saturdays & Sundays: 11am - 3pm

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Distillery Profiles

Jeff Wiseman

Jeff Wiseman - Owner

Jeff attended the University of Kentucky and Georgetown College prior to starting an air freight company which eventually covered most of the eastern United States. He sold the business in 2005 to pursue construction and distilling. He is also the father of 2 boys with his wife of many years, Kathryne. He is a die hard fisherman, fishing the streams and rivers, lakes and saltwater of North America.

Peter Wright

Peter Wright - Owner

Pete spent a year in the back country of the Gambia working in AIDS prevention, is a veteran of the US ARMY (Military Police) and graduated from Davidson College. A neurologist, he earned his Medical Degree at the University of Kentucky, and trained at Wake Forest University before returning to his hometown of Lexington. He enjoys flying planes, motorcycling, and is an avid sailor and yachtsman.

Rachel Farrar

Rachel Farrar - Northeast Marketing

Rachel is a native of Lexington and a graduate of University of Kentucky's School of Music where she studied Vocal Performance. She now lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Her days are often spent singing in choirs, acting in films and walking her dog, Sophia Loren. Her favorite things are vintage clothing and fine spirits. Rachel markets our products in the greater New York metropolitan area.

Noah Brown

Noah Brown - Associate Distiller

Noah is from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a bachelors degree in Economics. Noah became interested in distilled spirits after several years of home brewing. He's traveled extensively, and joined our group after searching for distillers interested in quality over quantity. He has a keen interest in artisanal distilling of specialty spirits.

1200 Manchester Street, Building #9 | Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: 859.259.0159 | Fax: 859.259.0159

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