Luxco to begin construction here this summer of new $27.3 million distillery
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STAFF REPORT
Monday, April 4, 2016 — With all of the needed approvals and tax incentives complete, St. Louis-based distilled spirits marketer Luxco announced today its plan to begin construction this summer of its new $27.3 million distillery on a 70-acre site between East John Rowan Blvd. and Filiatreau Lane and south of Spencer Mattingly Lane.
Jeff McKenzie, an attorney with Bingham, Greenbaum & Doll, shows an artist’s rendering of the proposed distillery complex as it would appear from the steps of the 1806 home on the property that will be used as a visitor’s center.
Buzick Construction will build the 18,000 square-foot distillery and six rickhouses. The distillery will feature a tasting room and event space. The complex will employ an estimated 34 people with an average hourly wage of $25 including benefits. The distillery will be built alongside an existing historic home on the property.
“We are looking forward to building the distillery on this scenic property and in such a central location in Bardstown,” said David Bratcher, Luxco’s president and chief operating officer. “We intend the distillery to be a welcoming stop for those visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and we are excited to bring our bourbon experience and brands to Nelson County.”
With the rapid growth of Luxco’s bourbon brands, such as Rebel Yell, Blood Oath and Ezra Brooks, the company decided to build this new distillery in order to meet its increasing whiskey demand.
“At Luxco, we are always looking to be innovative,” says Bratcher. “Building this distillery will allow us to control our own production as well as offer us the ability to experiment with new and innovative mash bills, barrel types and aging techniques.”
Luxco has received support for the distillery from various entities within Kentucky.
“We are pleased with the support we have received from the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet, the Nelson County Economic Development Agency and City and County government officials,” said Luxco Chairman Donn Lux.
Luxco also owns 50 percent interest in the Limestone Branch Distillery located in Lebanon which produces Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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