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nown as the American Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World, ShelbyKY — Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County, Kentucky — has solidified its standing on the bourbon stage with two world-class distilleries. In addition, two wineries and dozens of options for shopping and bespoke lodging make ShelbyKY a well-crafted destination for bourbon-inspired travelers.
in Shelby County to the long-term reforestation plan for the site. Proud members of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Bulleit hosts classes and tours year-round and live music in the warmer months. 3900 Benson Pike, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-5799 | bulleit.com
DISTILLERIES
Talon Winery
Jeptha Creed
When you want to start a family business in Kentucky and you are already in the farming business, distilled spirits are a natural choice. The Nethery family owns and operates this gorgeous grain-to-glass distillery, even growing some of their own Bloody Butcher heirloom corn on their family-owned farm. Jeptha Creed knows that it takes time to do it right, and it shows in everything from the tours to the products released. In fact, in 2021, to celebrate their fifth anniversary, Jeptha Creed released a new, bottled-in-bond rye bourbon. 500 Gordon Lane | Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 487-5007 | jepthacreed.com
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey
Bulleit welcomes visitors to the modern frontier of whiskey with their 130-million-dollar distillery and 10-million-dollar, state-of-the-art, bespoke visitor’s center. Every aspect of the campus is designed to be eco-friendly, from the first industrial solar ray
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WINERIES A visit to Talon Winery’s Shelby County location will allow you to sample wine in its unique tasting room featuring a one-of-a-kind barrel ceiling and gift shop filled with eclectic gifts and Kentucky Proud products. Talon Winery in Shelby County offers daily wine tastings, featuring all of Talon’s Kentucky Proud wines including its award-winning Sugar Lips label. 400 Gordon Lane, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 633-6969 | talonwine.com
Smith-Berry Winery
Owners Chuck and Mary Smith have moved on from milking dairy cows and growing tobacco on their farm to transforming their dairy barn into a functional winery in neighboring Henry County, just a short drive from ShelbyKY. Their tasting room offers wine by the glass as well as by the bottle. The Smiths grow their own grapes and then blend them using the latest techniques. Consider taking in the country scenery and having lunch with picturesque views here during your visit to Bourbon Country. 855 Drennon Road | New Castle, KY (502) 845-7091 | smithberrywinery.com
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EAT & DRINK Barrel Room: Old Louisville Brewery
Opened in 2019, this extension of Louisville’s Old Louisville Brewery features ten house taps, ten guest taps, and bourbon and wine lists galore. This community hotspot has frequent activities including trivia nights, and the space is expected to be open to families and dogs as well. 622 Main Street | Shelbyville, KY 40065 oldlouisvillebrewery.com/barrel-room
Bell House
This restaurant sits inside one of Main Street Shelbyville’s historic houses and offers guests a wide-range of refined southern cuisine for lunch and dinner. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with one of their dessert creations by their in-house pastry chef. 721 Main Street | Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 437-5678 | bellhouserestaurant.com
Cattleman’s Roadhouse
This down-home steakhouse features handcut meats, plus burgers and other Americanstyle dishes in a casual environment. They’re open for lunch and dinner and also feature half-priced wine on Wednesdays. 221 Breighton Circle | Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502)647-5959 | cattlemansroadhouse.com
