Castle & Key

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Nestled on 113 acres of rolling hills in a castle that holds more than a century of distilling history, Castle & Key is home to well-crafted spirits. A tribute to Old Taylor Distillery which once sat at this location, Castle & Key will uphold Taylor's legacy of quality. Castle & Key's Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Restoration Release Rye Whiskey, Roots of Ruin Gin, and Sacred Spring Vodka are now a

vailable. Come explore the distillery and make a reservation at app.anyroad.com/castleandkey

Located outside of Lexington at 4445 McCracken Pike Frankfort, KY, visitors can learn more at www.castleandkey.com.

05/28/2026

A fresh take on a Kentucky tradition. Built on Roots of Ruin Gin, the Rhubarb Gin Julep is crisp and cooling with bright botanicals lifting every sip. It’s refreshing enough for a sunny afternoon and memorable enough to keep people gathered.

When we purchased this property in 2014, the Old Bottling Building still had its roof. It was in poor condition, but it ...
05/22/2026

When we purchased this property in 2014, the Old Bottling Building still had its roof. It was in poor condition, but it was intact, and we believed we could save it. A severe storm came through shortly after and collapsed it before we ever had the chance.

What you’re looking at in this carousel spans 125 years. From building that very roof at the turn of the century to the height of E.H. Taylor’s production in it. By the time we found it in 2015, the floor had buckled and vines had started reclaiming the walls. After the storm, the roof that had survived over a century of Kentucky weather came down in a single night.

We’ve restored nearly everything on this property. This building is one monumental exception. The walls are still standing, and we’ve left them exactly as the storm did — an honest record of what we found here, and what this place has been through to still be standing at all.

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The Experimental Series vault opens Saturday, and Brett Connors is here to walk you through one of our most exciting rel...
05/07/2026

The Experimental Series vault opens Saturday, and Brett Connors is here to walk you through one of our most exciting releases yet. Our Wheated Bourbon finished in Martinique Rum Casks spent nearly 15 months in those storied Caribbean casks, and every note in the glass tells that story.

Expect aromas of vanilla custard, praline, dried mango, papaya, toasted coconut, tarragon, grapefruit peel, allspice, and ripe plantain. On the palate, crème brûlée, grilled pineapple, clove, baking chocolate, and Demerara sugar carry you into a finish that is velvety and warm, with brown butter, toasted oak, and a sweetness that lingers long after the last sip.

Available exclusively in the Boiler Room and at Castle & Key 502, these bottles are rare by design with extremely limited availability. If you're planning to be there Saturday, plan to arrive early as lines may begin at 10am.

Address

4445 McCracken Pike
Frankfort, KY
40601

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(888) 268-4664

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