RD1 Spirits to Open New Lexington Brand Destination Distillery with Exclusive 12-Year Bourbon Release

Press Release

RD1 Spirits to Open New Brand Destination Distillery in Lexington This May
Limited Release 12-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to Celebrate Grand Opening

LEXINGTON, Ky., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RD1 Spirits, known for its exploration of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and unique wood finishes, is excited to announce a May 14, 2025, opening of its new home and brand destination, RD1 Distillery at The Commons, in Lexington, Ky.

New Home at The Commons in Lexington’s Distillery District

RD1 is upgrading from its former Tasting Room and Gift Shop on Manchester Street with a newly constructed, two-story building, three times the size of its former home. The must-visit tourism spot is focused on RD1’s expertise in finishing bourbon with wood from across the world to create distinct tasting experiences. The new space is home to RD1’s research and development distillery and wood finishing lab, a bourbon bar, a speakeasy, a gift shop, and numerous flexible spaces for private events.

“What we’ve built with RD1 Distillery at The Commons is a bourbon landmark unlike any other in Lexington,” said Mike Tetterton, CEO of RD1 Spirits. “Through The Commons development project, RD1 is expanding and enhancing Lexington’s Distillery District, revitalizing entertainment for our community, and boosting tourism for our county.”

Throughout this month, the brand will offer limited tasting experiences for guests during a soft opening while construction is in its final stages. RD1 will host a ribbon cutting and media event on May 13 and will officially open to the public on May 14 for tours, tastings, and unique bourbon experiences.

Celebratory Limited Release: 12-Year Cask Strength Single Barrel

To celebrate this milestone of even deeper roots in Bourbonland, RD1 is releasing a highly limited, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged for 12 years, which will only be available for purchase at its new home at The Commons.

This exclusive release commands attention at first glance and captures interest at first sip. Limited to 250 bottles, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon is drawn from six remarkable barrels and bottled at cask strength, ranging from 121.1 to 127.3 proof, emphasizing the bold and sophisticated character that is well-known from RD1.

Mark Stoops, RD1 investor and Lexington community leader, will host a private bourbon tasting at RD1 Distillery at The Commons in late summer for those who purchase an RD1 12-year bottle by July 15, 2025.

Packaging and Presentation

Each 750ML bottle is presented in an exquisite custom, crystal decanter-like bottle and etched with semi-precious gold lettering. This limited edition release is housed in a black-on-black display case featuring the bold “1” of the RD1 name surrounded by an artistic mark of the four-plank, wooden fences, iconic to Lexington’s thoroughbred farms. The case interior tells the story of Lexington’s first registered distillery and the doors these bourbon mavericks opened for modern-day risk-takers like RD1. A hand-fitted crystal closure completes this collectible bottle which can be beautifully displayed inside or outside the case.

• Product: RD1 Limited Release 12-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 12 years
• Style: Single Barrel, Cask Strength (60.55% – 63.65% ALC/VOL, 121.1 – 127.3 Proof)
• Price: $799
• Aroma: Sweet caramel, leather, and a distinct effervescence of fountain vanilla cola
• Taste: Full-bodied flavors of rich oak progress to a sophisticated mouthfeel of spiced peppercorn and stone fruit
• Finish: Long and balanced leading into savory caramel

How to Purchase the Limited Release

This exclusive release is available now for online purchase at rd1spirits.com/pages/our-bourbon or in-person at RD1’s new home in Lexington beginning May 14. The collector’s set is not available for shipping and must be picked up in person at RD1. The new expression is a gift-shop-only offering, while bottles remain.

For more updates on the RD1 Brand Destination Distillery at The Commons, visit RD1spirits.com or follow @RD1spirits on Facebook and Instagram.

If you would like to learn more about RD1 Spirits and their Research and Development Master Distiller, check out my article: RD1 Spirits: A Fusion of Wood, Science & Bourbon Experiences Coming Soon to The Commons in Lexington. You might also be interested in my RD1 Amburana Finished Bourbon Review.

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