Behind The Pursuit: The History of Mellwood

Bourbon Pursuit

Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand

Our Pursuit Spirits Distillery here on Mellwood Ave sits on hallowed ground, being the original site of the Mellwood Distillery, and later, General Distillers Corporation of Kentucky. The Mellwood Distillery has a rich history dating back to 1865, and with the help of several folks in the industry, we've learned a bit about it and it's various ownership changes over the years. It produced brands like Mellwood Whisky, Kentucky Nectar, Derby Town, and Old Rampart, just to name a few. In today's episode, Kenny discusses the architecture, operations, and historical significance of the distillery, highlighting the importance of preserving and sharing bourbon history as we bring whiskey back to Mellwood Ave.

We hit on:

• The origin of our site at 1700 Mellwood Ave
• Uncovering the history, maps, & research
• Mellwood Distillery and it's various labels
• Preserving and sharing the bourbon history

and much more.

Be sure to visit pursuitspirits.com and click on Visit Us to book a tasting or barrel selection experience. For questions or topic requests on upcoming episodes, email us at [e-mail].