Behind the Barrel: An Evening with Bardstown's Director of Distillation
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Behind the Barrel: An Evening with Bardstown’s Director of Distillation
Experience bourbon from the perspective of the person helping shape what goes into the barrel. Behind the Barrel is a special guided tasting featuring Nicholas “Nick” Smith, Director of Distillation & Head Distiller at Bardstown Bourbon Company, offering guests an inside look at the art, science, and craftsmanship behind modern Kentucky whiskey.
Located in Bardstown, Kentucky—the heart of Kentucky bourbon country—Bardstown Bourbon Company represents a new generation of whiskey making. Its state-of-the-art distillery combines time-honored bourbon traditions with modern technology, transparency, experimentation, blending, and collaboration. The company has become known for pushing the boundaries of American whiskey while maintaining a strong connection to Kentucky's bourbon heritage.
During this class, Nick will take guests beyond the bottle, sharing firsthand insight into distillation, mash bills, maturation, and the decisions that influence a finished whiskey. Bardstown Bourbon Company notes that its distillery produces more than 40 mash bills, making Nick's behind-the-scenes perspective especially fascinating for bourbon enthusiasts.
Guests will explore an impressive lineup featuring Bardstown Straight, Bottled in Bond, Wheated, Rye, Discovery Series 10, and the Ferrand Collaboration—a tasting designed to showcase Bardstown's approach to estate-distilled whiskey, blending, and innovative collaborations.
📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sav-On Liquor & Wine
17397 Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
🎟️ $10 per person + fees
Each ticket includes a $10 voucher to use in-store that same evening toward Bardstown Bourbon products.
🍽️ Light appetizers will be served.
🔞 Must be 21 years old to attend.
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USD 13.65
