Lux Row Distillers
Overview of the Distillery
Lux Row Distillers sits in the bourbon heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, and serves as Luxco’s modern production facility and visitor destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The distillery brings a number of well-known brands under one roof—from Rebel and Ezra Brooks to David Nicholson, Daviess County, and the ultra-premium Blood Oath series—and combines large-scale production with visitor facilities and an active tasting program.
History
The history begins with Luxco’s long involvement in the whiskey industry, during which the company for decades distilled products for others. In 2015, the search for a site for its own distillery began, and in spring 2018 Lux Row Distillers was established in Bardstown to bring production in-house. The distillery is developed as an evolution of Luxco’s business and houses extensive production and storage capacity. John E. Rempe has been appointed master distiller; he has a background as a certified food scientist, more than 25 years of experience, and has been central in the development of variants such as David Nicholson Reserve, Rebel 10-Year, and the Blood Oath series. Overall, Lux Row from the start has combined Luxco’s historical know-how with new production equipment and a focus on both core brands and limited releases.
Raw Materials and Production
Lux Row utilizes local ingredients and the area’s advantages: Kentucky is explicitly noted for its strong grain resources and limestone-filtered water, both highlighted as important elements in the production. The facility is designed as a modern distillery with two custom 43-foot copper stills for distillation and facilities sized for high capacity (listed as up to 7 million gallons of spirit annually). The production brings Luxco’s existing brands and new products under one roof, while the master distiller’s years of experience contribute to product development and quality control. The description does not include technical details about mash bills, yeast types, or exact fermentation times, but emphasizes a professional, industrial setup combined with artisanal expertise.
Maturation and Cask Types
The description emphasizes storage in large warehousing as a central part of the process, but details on concrete cask types and finishes are sparse in the available material. The distillery houses extensive storage areas (square footage listed) and is described as equipped for long-term aging of bourbon in traditional barrels. The Blood Oath series is mentioned as annual, limited releases, indicating aging strategies for premium products, while certain products in the portfolio bear age statements (e.g., Rebel 10-Year, Old Ezra 7-Year).
Whiskies
Lux Row's portfolio includes both established, widely distributed brands and more exclusive, limited editions. Core brands produced on site are Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, Daviess County, and Blood Oath. In addition to classic bourbons, the range includes flavored variants in the Rebel family (e.g., Ginger, Root Beer, Butter Pecan Cream) as well as annual, collector-oriented Blood Oath pacts. There are also age-stated releases such as Rebel 10-Year and Old Ezra 7-Year Rye, and the distillery's product portfolio spans everyday bourbon and ultra-premium, limited-release bottles.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Age | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Bourbon | Bourbon | One of the primary brands produced at Lux Row; the brand family includes several variants and flavor directions, including both classic and flavored editions. | Current; Core Range | |
| Rebel 10-Year | Bourbon | 10 years | An age-stated edition in the Rebel family, noted as one of the productions John Rempe helped create. | Current |
| Rebel Ginger | Flavored whiskey; Rebel (Flavored) | A flavored Rebel edition with ginger flavor. | Current | |
| Rebel Root Beer | Flavored whiskey; Rebel (Flavored) | A soda-inspired, flavored Rebel edition mentioned as part of the collection of flavored variants. | Current | |
| Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream | Bourbon cream / flavored; Rebel (Flavored) | A cream-/liqueur-like, flavored edition in the Rebel family with a butter pecan theme, referenced in product pages and campaigns. | Current | |
| Ezra Brooks | Bourbon | One of the established brands in the Lux Row family, produced at the Bardstown facility. | Current; Core Range | |
| David Nicholson | Bourbon | The David Nicholson family is part of Lux Row’s portfolio; David Nicholson Reserve is noted as a release created under John Rempe's supervision. | Current; Core Range | |
| Daviess County Bourbon | Bourbon | The revival of Daviess County Distilling Company as a Lux Row product was introduced in 2020 as part of the house portfolio. | Current; Core Range | |
| Blood Oath (Series) | Ultra-premium bourbon (Series) | Blood Oath is the house's ultra-premium bourbon series, released in limited annual pacts/editions and often presented as collectibles. | Current; Core Range; Limited/annual release | |
| Blood Oath Pact No. 8 | Ultra-premium bourbon (Limited Edition) | An annual limited edition in the Blood Oath series, described as the 2022 release of Pact No. 8. | Limited | |
| Blood Oath Pact No. 11 | Ultra-premium bourbon (Limited Edition) | A later edition in the Blood Oath series, mentioned in connection with a spring 2025 release. | Limited | |
| Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey | Straight Rye Whiskey; Ezra Brooks / Old Ezra | 7 years | A newer addition to the Ezra Brooks family; noted as a 7-year straight rye available in limited quantities from November 2022. | Limited |
Whiskies' Style and Flavor Profiles
The portfolio covers several flavor directions documented by product names: sweet/creamy-nutty notes in the Butter Pecan edition, spicy ginger in Rebel Ginger, and a soda/cola-like profile in Rebel Root Beer. These flavored variants complement the house's classic bourbon expressions and the limited Blood Oath releases.
Visiting the Distillery
The distillery has a visitor center and offers tours and tastings. Open to visitors, and standard Production Tours are available; the FAQ notes tours Monday–Saturday, while the official hours are listed as Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00. Reservations are strongly recommended, and guests under 21 are welcome in the visitor center and on standard tours but may not participate in tastings. Active military personnel and veterans are offered discounts on standard tours and in the gift shop.
The stated hours are Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Philosophy and Craft
Lux Row is built on three succinct values: 'Real Roots, Real Family, Real Products'. The company focuses on bringing Luxco’s history and experience under its own distillery, pursuing innovation in production and maintaining artisanal quality through experienced leadership from a master distiller.
Latest News
Blood Oath Pact No. 11 is Here – 2025-04-03
Blood Oath continues as an annual, limited series; Pact No. 11 was announced as the latest in the line, a collector's item released in the spring and drawing great interest from bourbon enthusiasts.
Lux Row Distillers introduces Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey – 2022-11-01
Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey was announced as a new addition to the Ezra Brooks family and noted as available in limited quantities from November.