Boundary Oak Distillery — Attraction in Radcliff

Our first day on the Bourbon Trail was Boundary Oak Distillery (July 14,2020). It was a beautiful day and a delight. Tours are free. I love that they gave you a bottle of free hand sanitizer they made there! Love! The tour guides, Preston & Tonya, were very friendly and the movie was my favorite part of the tour. They give a military discount on Non Alcohol Products.

The tasting was $8 but they let you sample everything they made in the distillery. Active duty military - free. 7 drinks for $8. This is a good deal. I sampled everything neat.

The BAD

Dapper Gin: ugh! The worst... I hated the gin and took only one sip. I hate wasting alcohol but I threw the rest away. It tasted like medicine- metallic and bitter.

The SO-SO:

BLACKHORSE 1901: So-So - Artwork on bottle impressive!

So so - easily forgettable. It tasted ok. The artwork on the bottle made more of an impression.

This 8-year, 80-proof, American Whiskey pays tribute to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment known as Blackhorse. The Blackhorse Association was founded in 1969 and incorporated a year later. Troopers of this regiment have bravely dedicated their lives to protecting America's freedom and have served unswervingly in the Philippines, Cuba, Mexico, WWII, Vietnam, Border Legion, Iraq and NTC.

Patton Armored Diesel:

Strong Stuff - I loved the story! No bueno yet better than Dapper Gin. I drank all of it. It hits you hard. The story about it is better than the bourbon whiskey.

One of the first armored officers of the United States Army, General G.S.Patton, Jr. is believed by many to be the father of modern armored warfare. He expressed his admiration for the armored division through acts meant to instill camaraderie and pride within the troops he commanded. One such act was the creation of a special drink for his beloved Armored Divisions called "Armored Diesel."

Lincoln Straight Bourbon - Very Strong! I loved the picture of Abraham Lincoln on it. It was too strong & intense for me though.

Boundary Oak Distillery introduces its newest straight bourbon. This uncut bourbon is connected to the legendary, historic Abraham Lincoln - 16th President of the United States - who is well-known to Central Kentucky and well-respected by the nation and the world! This straight bourbon has been aging to its maturity in charred white oak barrels and is ready to be enjoyed responsibly.

The BEST

Cinnful 69: My favorite and only $20. It was spicy yet sweet.

A cinnamon whiskey it tasted like candy and was very easy to sip. I loved this drink more than the overpowering fireball. I imagined putting this in a hot apple cider or tea in winter.

My Old Kentucky Home Bourbon Whiskey: Very smooth and easy to drink.

St Luke: Sweet, pretty, and makes a nice Moscow Mule.

A lavender bourbon drink: Beautiful bottle. Very sweet and feminine. It was inspired by 15th century European tradition in which young girls would drink a lavender tea and pray to St. Luke in hopes of receiving a dream revealing the identity of their true love. That legend is described on the bottle's rear label. It's made from real lavender - a lavender tea that's then blended with bourbon and allowed to mingle for a few days in a traditional white oak barrel to create the 60 proof product. After it's bottled, the lids and neck of the bottle will be sealed by dipping it in a...

Absolute Disappointment

TL;DR the venue is unorganized and unreliable when renting the space out for an event and will try to squeeze more money and try to cancel at the last minute

We started speaking with the owner about renting the space for our rehearsal dinner in December. It took quite a bit of back and forth and ghosting us on their end (this should have been our red flag, but we persisted). Then they transitioned to a new event coordinator, that was lovely but kept receiving conflicting information from the owner Brent. First they said we could have bourbon tastings, then said we couldn't, then said we could. In the initial discussions the venue was ~$1500, then in July (6 months after our initially discussion!) they changed the amount to $2500. Next, they said we had to order alcohol through them (standard practice, that's fine) then one week before the event they come back and stated that they would buy the alcohol (that we chose already?) and charge us by the drink. There was quite a few other changes to our initial agreement - but these were big ones. Between the back and forth, lack of consistent communication and going back on agreements they offered to give us our deposit back 1 week before the event.

Brent - this was a poorly managed experience and I hope future customers who want to host events here have a better experience. Your unprofessionalism is appalling. Thanks for leaving me high and dry one week before my wedding. We ended up with a much better venue and experience at a world renowned distillery for a...

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Boundary Oak Distillery – Small, Charming, and Full of Character

Located near Fort Knox, Boundary Oak is one of the smallest distilleries I’ve visited—but it has its own unique charm. The tour starts with a short film in a small theater, and while the guided part is relatively modest due to the size of the facility, it still offers interesting insights into their craft.

Founded in 2013 by Brent Goodin, this was the first legal distillery in Hardin County since Prohibition. What makes it special is the use of natural limestone spring water sourced from beneath a 100-year-old oak tree—a beautiful connection to its name.

The tasting includes a selection of their distinctive spirits like Lincoln Straight Bourbon, Patton Armored Diesel, and the floral St. Luke Lavender. Each bottle tells a story, and the staff adds a personal, welcoming touch.

It may not be a full-scale operation like some others on the trail, but Boundary Oak stands out for its authenticity, heritage, and heartfelt approach to bourbon-making. Worth a stop if you're in the area and enjoy small-batch,...