Saddlestone Distillery
Beyond Bourbon….something different in the Bluegrass
Brandy Spirits
In the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region are iconic distilleries that produce 95% of the world’s bourbon…and then in the early 1990’s wineries and vineyards started appearing across Kentucky’s counties. With a ready supply of bulk wine, grape brandy distillation evolved.
We started our Saddlestone Distillery brandy production with distilling white grape wines sourced from Equus Run Vineyards. These wines were produced from grapes grown on property, crushed and fermented into alcohol. Using our mash tun still with a copper column, our brandy is low temperature distilled in small 150 gallon batches at 98 proof. Our brandy is then aged in used red wine oak barrels for 3-4 years which impart rich, complex flavors to the final product. When ready, the aged brandy is cut with filtered limestone water as needed and bottled on premise.
Agave Spirits
Our latest product offering is crafted agave spirits that are twice distilled using blue agave sourced from the Jalisco region of Mexico. The agave neutral spirits are blended to bring out the unique flavors and aromas that are characteristic of this spirit and bottled as a blanco product. The reposado product is aged for 9 months in a mix of American and Hungarian oak barrels that impart an oak, smoky flavor. The result is a smooth and flavorful spirit that is perfect for sipping or mixing in your favorite cocktails. Think delicious Golden Margarita!
Sample Our Spirits
When you visit and tour Saddlestone Distillery, you can learn more about our production process and taste our crafted spirits for yourself.
Our tours and tastings offer a unique opportunity to experience behind the scenes. Join us for an experience!
