About
Glenns Creek Distillery is a small, working distillery tucked into one of the most storied corners of bourbon country, the former Old Crow Distillery property just outside Frankfort. This is a stop for travelers who want the real thing: active equipment, real distillers, real conversations, and a setting that still carries the bones of historic Kentucky whiskey. The vibe is intentionally unpolished and refreshingly honest, with visitor experiences designed around dialogue rather than scripted presentations. If you love places with heritage, character, and a little grit in the best way, Glenns Creek feels like stepping into a living piece of bourbon history that is still being rebuilt and preserved.
History
Glenns Creek Distillery was founded with a mission that goes beyond making bourbon: restoring and preserving the legacy distillery buildings once associated with the Old Crow name. The distillery’s modern story is closely tied to owner David Meier, whose interest in craftsmanship and manufacturing led him to the abandoned property and its deep bourbon history. Rather than recreating a polished visitor campus, Glenns Creek leaned into the site’s authenticity and focused on producing spirits in a style inspired by classic Kentucky whiskey traditions, while also taking on the long-term work of bringing the old structures back to life. Over time, the distillery has become a favorite for travelers looking for a smaller, more conversational experience, one that blends hands-on production reality with history lessons you can feel in the walls around you.
Notoriety
Glenns Creek is best known for two things: its location on the former Old Crow grounds, and its outspoken, no-frills approach to bourbon hospitality. This is a distillery that embraces being “a little different,” offering a visitor experience centered on sitting inside the distillery with a distiller, tasting through a lineup of spirits, and asking the questions you actually want answered. The brand is also known for single barrel releases and creative, flavor-forward bottles that feel adventurous without losing their Kentucky backbone. For many bourbon fans, Glenns Creek has become a must-stop specifically because it is not trying to be like everyone else. It is candid, personal, and deeply rooted in a site that helped shape the state’s whiskey story.
experiences
Cocktail Classes
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N/A
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At this time, the distillery does not offer any cocktail classes.
Tours & Tastings
Duration:
15 Mins - 2 Hrs
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Glenns Creek pairs a sit-down distillery tasting with open, unscripted Q and A from real distillers inside the former Old Crow site.
amenities
Cocktail Bar
Gift Shop
Pet Friendly
Scenic Location
nearby
Distilleries
Castle & Key Distillery
Woodford Reserve
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Things To Do
Kentucky State Capital
Kentucky Historical Society
Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
Food & Drink
The Stave Restaurant & Bourbon Lounge
The Brown Barrel
Wallace Station Deli & Bakery
Stay
Capital Plaza Hotel
The Ashbrook Hotel
The Kentucky Castle