Our Story
Where Craft & Hospitality Meet
Born from a historic restoration, Castle & Key is a distillery, a destination, and a living piece of Kentucky's bourbon legacy, brought to life through genuine Kentucky hospitality.
A Place Built for Gathering
Castle & Key was built on the belief that great spirits are meant to bring people together, rooted in a place where hospitality has always come first. What began as a once-forgotten distillery has been carefully brought back to life, honoring the past while making space for new stories to unfold. Today, every bottle, garden path, and gathering reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, patience, and time well spent with others.
The History of Castle & Key
From the vision of Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. to a careful restoration over a century later, discover the story behind the place where bourbon hospitality was born.
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The Craft of Castle & Key
Every spirit we produce is made on site, slowly and intentionally. From grain to glass, discover how patience and precision shape what we create.
Discover Our Craft
The Grounds at Castle & Key
Walk through the grounds where Castle & Key crafts its spirits with care and tradition. Every stone, every barrel, every corner tells a story.
Explore The Grounds
Experience What Makes Castle & Key Different
Walk through history and see where it all happens
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Visit Us Today
Whether you're discovering us for the first time or returning again, we invite you to come experience Castle & Key for yourself. Walk the grounds, share a drink, and be part of a place built for gathering, where every visit adds to the story we are still writing together.