Kentucky Artisan Distillery Releases Artisan Series Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons

Press Release – KAD Artisan Series Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons

Kentucky Artisan Distillery Releases Bottled-in-Bond Additions to Artisan Series
Signs deal with Heritage to expand sales across Kentucky.

Two New Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons Join the Artisan Series

CRESTWOOD, KY (February 3, 2026) Kentucky Artisan Distillery (KAD), renowned for its prowess as an award-winning contract distiller, today released two additions to its Artisan Series: KAD High Rye Bourbon and KAD Four Grain Bourbon, both Bottled in Bond.

Distillery Leadership on Expanding the Artisan Series

“Kentucky Artisan Distillery blends old world craft with modern production facilities to produce some of the finest whiskeys on the market,” said Master Distiller Jade Peterson. “We released our Artisan Series a year ago and the response has been so strong, that we knew it was time to add to the portfolio. These Bottled-in-Bond expressions are infused with the quality and authenticity that are the hallmarks of Kentucky Artisan Distillery.”

Flavor Profiles of the New Kentucky Artisan Bottled-in-Bond Releases

KAD High Rye Bourbon is a 4-year blend that celebrates the rye – a little spicy mellowed by warmth from the other grains, with a clean, dry finish highlighted by a subtle hint of caramel. KAD Four Grain Bourbon, also aged for 4 years, offers a delicious blend of milk chocolate and fresh bread on the nose, balanced by of all four grains on the palate and a clean finish with a lingering sweetness.

Kentucky Artisan Distillery Background and Operations

KAD was founded in 2012 by Steve Thompson, Chris Miller and Mike Loring who came together to create a place for people to come and ‘bottle their dreams.’ It was the first contract distillery in Kentucky focused on helping customers start new brands, and, at that time, was the only production sized farm-to-bottle distillery capable of distilling as little as ten barrels for a special occasion up to more than 2,000 barrels a year for retail partners. Today its core business remains a thriving contract distilling operation, that crafts custom whiskeys and bourbons for clients, as well as a bottling and co-packing operation, able to process up to 1,000 cases a day.

“Our flexibility and inventory have served us well – even during this challenging time – and we enter 2026 in a very strong position,” added Mark Emberson, General Manager.

Farm-to-Bottle Production Approach

Like the other bottles in the Artisan Series, KAD High Rye and Four Grain bourbons are crafted from grains harvested from fields just a mile away that have undergone the process of milling, mashing, distilling, aging and bottling on site.

Kentucky Artisan Distillery Artisan Series Bottled-in-Bond High Rye Bourbon Details

Aged: 4 years
Mash Bill: 60% Corn/36% Rye/4% Malted Barley – 100 Proof
SRP: $49.99

Tasting Notes (from the brand):
Nose
Fresh rye spice leads with subtle floral notes and warm baking spice. Hints of orange peel and light caramel follow, with clean grain character out front and oak firmly in the background.

Palate
Structured but not heavy. Rye spice arrives first, giving way to sweet corn, toasted grain, and soft toffee. Well-integrated warmth without drying the palate.

Finish
Dry and clean, spice-driven with a gentle caramel note. Minimal oak presence, allowing grain and spice to carry through.

Kentucky Artisan Distillery Artisan Series Bottled-in-Bond Four Grain Bourbon Details

Aged: 4 years
Mash Bill: 67% Corn/12.5% Rye/12.5% Wheat/8% Malted Barley – 100 Proof.
SRP: $49.99

Tasting Notes (from the brand):
Nose
Soft and approachable with honey, milk chocolate, vanilla cream, and fresh bread. Grain notes dominate, with oak remaining subtle and supportive.

Palate
Balanced and rounded. Sweet corn and wheat provide softness, rye adds light spice, and malted barley brings depth. Flavors lean toward caramel, vanilla, and cereal grain rather than wood.

Finish
Medium and clean, with lingering sweetness and a touch of gentle spice. No heavy tannins or drying oak.

Distribution and Availability in Kentucky

Beginning February 1, the two new Bottled-in-Bond releases will be distributed throughout Kentucky by Heritage Distributors and will be available on and off-premise. Barrel Strength versions of both bottlings will also be available along with the whole Artisan Series at The KAD Clubhouse, located at 6316 Old La Grange Road.

The Clubhouse is open Friday and Saturday from 11:00am-6:00pm and Sundays from 12:00 to 6:00. While reservations are encouraged, walk-ins will be welcomed while space is available. Reservations can be made at www.kentuckyartisandistillery.com.

About Kentucky Artisan Distillery

Kentucky Artisan Distillery was the first distillery in Kentucky to focus on contract distilling and is one of only a few distilleries that produce bourbon and spirits in true artisan fashion, from the roots to the bottle, all by hand. The operation in Crestwood, KY serves as home to several brands, including Whiskey Row (Avalon Brands), and is one of the stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour. To learn more about Kentucky Artisan Distillery, visit https://kentuckyartisandistillery.com.

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