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The Heaven Hill Connoisseur Circle William Heavenhill dinner in Bardstown paired five courses with a rare journey from unaged spirit to nineteen-year-old bourbon.

THE WELCOME COCKTAIL
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond, apple blossom bitters, and fig simple syrup, garnished with a fresh apple slice.

THE MENU
• Salted corn mousse with a corn cracker
• Achiote Ham Jam Bun
• Fresh fruit carpaccio
• Butter-poached white fish with roasted apple and onion coulis, wild rice, quinoa, and fresh green apple
• Dark chocolate, raspberry, and pink peppercorn cake pops with a ruby chocolate shell

THE DINNER POURS
🥃 Heaven Hill new make, reduced to 100 proof. An unaged glimpse into the spirit before the barrel, made with 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley.

🥃 William Heavenhill 5th Edition (2017): 14-year-old single barrel bourbon at 115 proof.

🥃 William Heavenhill 7th Edition (2019): 12-year-old barrel proof bourbon at 134.4 proof, marrying 35 barrels aged on the tenth floor of Rickhouse 1K at Bernheim.

🥃 William Heavenhill 12th Edition (2025): 19-year-old barrel proof bourbon at 138.2 proof, marrying 30 barrels from Rickhouse A at Glencoe and Rickhouse O at Heaven Hill’s main campus.

THE CLOSING TOAST
The new William Heavenhill 13th Edition: 17 years old, Bottled-in-Bond, and 100 proof.

@heavenhilldistillery @visitbardstown @atwood4482 @jodiefiliatreau @tourismguy

Which pour would you most want to try? 🥃

#heavenhill #williamheavenhill #kentuckybourbon #bardstown #bourbontrail

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Taking a break from the bourbon trail? Stop by Scout & Scholar! 🍺 @scoutandscholar

It’s the ultimate local pit stop for amazing craft beer and incredible apps. And hey, if you’re not in a beer mood, their cocktail menu definitely doesn’t disappoint.
Cheers from Bardstown 🍺
@visitbardstown @btownmainstreet
#localbeer #bourbontrail #bardstown #localeats

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🎃 Your costume could win you CASH this Halloween at Ernie’s Tavern!

Join us Saturday, October 31st for our Halloween Night Costume Contest! From spooky to silly to homemade classics, let’s see what you’ve got! 👻

🏆 Two categories: Adults & Kids
💵 One winner in EACH category receives $100 cash + a $50 Ernie’s Tavern gift card!

Plan your costume, bring the family, and come celebrate Halloween with us right here in Bloomfield!

#ErniesTavern #BloomfieldKY #Halloween #CostumeContest #bourbontrail

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If you’re looking for a spot with delicious bite and brews, look no further than @scoutandscholar in @visitbardstown! 🥨🍺

📍 You can find them Tuesday through Sunday at 112 West Flaget Ave. in Bardstown, KY

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We just love the Fall here at Garage Coffee! We love the sunsets and cooler weather. The cozy drinks and conversations!
One way we try to give back to the community is to offer free events for strangers and friends alike to gather and make memories together.
Our pumpkin painting event last Friday night was so much fun with so many of our community coming out to spend time together!
Hope you can make the next event! #cultivatecommunity #garagecoffeeroastery #bardstownkentucky #bardstown

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🥃 I came for the BOURBON… but THIS sandwich stole the show! 🥚🤯

The world-famous egg salad sandwich at The Bar at Willett in Bardstown, Kentucky, has a cult following for a reason. One bite and I understood the hype!

Willett is legendary for its whiskey, but this sandwich is a MUST-TRY on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!

@willettdistillery
@thebaratwillett
@theeggsaladsandwichatwillett
@bourbonrox

#WillettDistillery #TheBarAtWillett #KentuckyBourbonTrail #Bourbon #Whiskey

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Looking for a cozy local spot in downtown Bardstown? 🥃✨

Head over to Old Steel House @oldsteelhouse —they’ve got a seat waiting for you in their tasting room! If you’re stopping by, I cannot recommend the Apple Crisp enough. It is SO fresh and incredibly refreshing! 🍎🍃

Plus, the customer service is always lovely. Make sure to add this spot to your Bardstown itinerary!

📍 Downtown Bardstown @visitbardstown @btownmainstreet

#VisitBardstown #BardstownKY #LocalFavorites #OldSteelHouse #ExploreKentucky

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Thanks for painting with me, Bardstown, Kentucky! I’m still blown away by all the support over the weekend, rain and all. Can’t wait to be back next October for year three!

Also HUGE a thank you to staff at volunteers for putting on such a terrific event!

#natemichaelsart #livepainting #travelingartist #artfair #traditionalart

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Six distilleries. One hometown. A collection worth coming to Bardstown for. 🥃

The Bardstown Collection brings together the people, craft, and stories behind the Bourbon Capital of the World - each bottle supporting scholarships for our community.

Returning November 2026. Only in Bardstown. Tickets available at the link in bio.

#BardstownCollection #VisitBardstown #BourbonCapitalOfTheWorld

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The pool and lounge area at The Trail Hotel quickly caught my attention. 🏊‍♂️

The pool is a great spot to cool off and relax, while the surrounding lounge area has plenty of comfortable seating for stretching out with a drink and enjoying some downtime. 😎 I could easily picture spending a lazy afternoon here, soaking up the Kentucky sunshine, taking a refreshing dip, and simply enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. 🥃

It adds another fun dimension to the hotel, giving guests a place to unwind that feels just as inviting as the rooms themselves. ☀️

#TheTrailHotel #Bourbon #visitlex #kentucky

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A little rain (okay, a LOT of rain) couldn’t stop us! 🌧️

Going into one of our biggest markets of the year, we knew the remnants of a hurricane were headed our way. We had every reason to be nervous, but we decided to show up, set up, and make the most of it anyway.

And goodness, are we glad we did.

Saturday turned into a record-breaking sales day for Barnes Hill, filled with so many great memories and conversations with the community we love.

The Bardstown Arts & Crafts Festival will always hold a special place in our hearts because this is OUR community. The very place where Barnes Hill has grown, where so many of you have supported us from the beginning, and where we get to see familiar faces year after year.

We left feeling incredibly grateful, a little exhausted, and reminded that some of the most beautiful moments happen when things don’t go quite as planned. God is good 🙌🏼

Thank you, Bardstown, for showing up for us, rain or shine. We love being a small part of this community. 🤎

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We are back with more free community fun! This coming Friday we are hosting a pumpkin painting night for you and your friends! We will have the paint, drinks and dessert, you just need to bring your own pumpkin and your friends! #garagecoffeeroastery #visitbardstown #smallbatchroaster

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