Housed in a reimagined historic property, the 95-room hotel invites guests to experience the Bourbon Trail with interactive experiences. The property has eight signature suites, five bars and an host of wellness amenities. The property was previously the Holiday Inn Bardstown and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In close proximity to 11 distilleries, Trail’s flagship offering is its Bourbon Butler. Think of them as a concierge to whiskey as they can connect you with local distilleries, farms, restaurants, and other local businesses for a curated experience.

While on property, guests can enjoy a food and beverage program courtesy of Executive Chef Marvin Woods who brings Kentucky’s culinary story to life. Oak & Ember, the property’s signature restaurant, offers a take on Southern hospitality with a menu rooted in Kentucky tradition and an impressive bourbon list. Embers, the lobby bar, greets guests with seating for more than 60, while The Bourbon Lounge serves as a semi-private whiskey library for small gatherings and curated flights. The Bourbon Vault is an exclusive speakeasy experience hidden behind a discreet, art-adorned entrance. Finally, Bourbon Alley provides fireside lounges and casual bites.

“We set out to create a place where the essence of Kentucky bourbon is not just tasted, but lived,” said Dan Sirrine, General Manager for The Trail Hotel. “Every detail, from our curated bourbon experiences to the warm tones and textures of the design, was made to immerse guests in Bardstown’s history. The Trail Hotel is excited to welcome the world to Kentucky Bourbon Country in a bold new way.”

If you need a break from bourbon, Trail also offers other amenities like The Rejuvenation Room, a wellness retreat featuring an oxygen bar, hot sauna, cryotherapy, and IV hydration; Par and Pour, a golf simulator with a private bar; and The Reserve Room, private dining space accommodating up to 60 guests.

The Trail Hotel will soon debut its own private-label bourbon and rye, available only to property guests. Hand-selected in collaboration with a local distillery, this bourbon will be available for purchase and direct shipment to guests’ homes and featured in special tasting experiences throughout the hotel.

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This warehouse, which was constructed on the hillside behind the distillery was built as part of a $25 million warehouse investment at the Bardstown facility, and will be soon joined by two more warehouses. Warehouses 34 and 35 are under construction now and are expected to be complete later this summer and fall.

These warehouses are made of traditional wood floors and wood storage ricks with metal siding. Warehouse 33 will hold 33,500 barrels, and Warehouse 34 and 35 will hold 58,800 barrels each. For reference, the existing warehouses on the Distillery’s property hold 19,600 barrels each. This investment will increase barrel storage capacity by 25 percent.

Amid this expansion, Barton 1792 continues to offer complimentary tours and tastings for visitors to explore decades of bourbon making history and sample products, but with appropriate safety measures in accordance with CDC guidelines and government recommendations.

Barton 1792 Distillery is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Registration for the Barton Tradition Tour can be made at www.1792Distillery.com. All tours and tastings remain complimentary.

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Held Sept. 16-19, the festival draws bourbon fans to Bardstown, Kentucky each year to celebrate the history of the spirit during National Bourbon Heritage Month. The 2021 festival will feature expanded opportunities for enthusiasts to engage with brands and engaging educational experiences.

“Over the past year, we’ve completely revamped the Kentucky Bourbon Festival to provide expanded opportunities to interact with the nation’s top bourbon brands,” said David Mandell, chairman of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. “We could not be more excited to unveil our new format to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the festival.”

Highlights of this year’s festival include an expanded tasting experience, a vintage and rare bourbon auction and the annual World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay Race bourbon barrel rolling competition. Exclusive conversations with industry all-stars and unique culinary and cocktail classes will provide interactive sessions for attendees to enjoy.

“We’re excited to deliver an improved and truly authentic, world-class celebration of America’s native spirit,” said Randy Prasse, president and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. “We’re looking forward to welcoming bourbon lovers back to Bardstown, a small town as historic as bourbon itself.”

Tickets for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival will be available this summer.

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