Custom Bourbon Bottle Pre-Order Information
take home a taste of the burn 2025!
At The Burn we collaborate with our partner distilleries to craft unique experiences for our participants. And what’s better than taking home lasting memories? Taking home a custom bottle of Kentucky bourbon that none of your bourbon-lovin’ friends will have.
We’ve worked with our distillery partners to select some of our favorite barrel-picks, and these bottles are co-branded so you can proudly display what you pedaled so hard to pick up. (Don’t forget, our incredible Bottle Sherpa Service is available to transport your bottles and other purchases back to Bourbon Base Camp each evening.)
Please note: All pre-ordered bottles will be available at the Bottle Sherpa Tent in Bourbon Base Camp beginning on Thursday, Sept 25.
Interested in some envy-inducing bottles? Here are the 2025 Bourbon Burn barrel picks:
Hartfield & Co. Distillery, Paris, KY
Hartfield family reserve 9-yr
Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Proof: 121.2 (cask strength)
Age: 9 years
tasting notes: Dark Cherry and maple on the nose opens up to a rich pallet with depth. The maple carries into the pallet as the finish lingers on the tongue with light spice.
price: $150
Each year The Burn team sits down with our friends at Hartfield & Co. to sample a few barrels of their finest, and we think you’ll like what we chose. Plus, this might just become the sexiest bottle on your shelf. See link below for more details.
IMPORTANT! All pre-ordered bottles will be available at the Bottle Sherpa Tent in Bourbon Base Camp beginning on Thursday, Sept 25.
Bluegrass Distillers, Lexington, KY
Mash bill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley.
Proof: Cask strength (~120)
Age: 5 years
Price: $70
The Bourbon Burn is proud to participate, once again, in Bluegrass Distiller’s Benefit Barrel Program. This year, $20 from each bottle sale benefits Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop (501c3), in Lexington, KY.
Not only does Broke Spoke do some wonderful things within our local bike community, they’re also located right next door to Bluegrass Distillers! So pop in and check out their operation as you pick up your commemorative bottle.
Bluegrass Distillers’ Toasted Oak single barrel bourbon whiskey is aged in charred oak barrels before being finished in toasted oak barrels for a minimum of 30 days.
Our teams will be selecting a barrel of Bluegrass Distillers’ Toasted Oak bourbon in August, and we’ll update you with the tasting notes at that time.
IMPORTANT! All pre-ordered bottles will be available at the Bottle Sherpa Tent in Bourbon Base Camp beginning on Thursday, Sept 25.
New Riff Distillery, Newport, KY
8-year straight ky Bourbon or 4-year Bottled in Bond bourbon
Mash bill: 8-yr, HIGH RYE; Bottled in bond, 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
Proof: 100 proof (8-yr and bottled in bond)
PRICE: 8-yr, $67.99; bottled in bond, $41.99
We are excited to share TWO New Riff Distillery bourbon options for our Burn participants!
The 8-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey has been waiting for its debut since the founding of this distillery, back in 2014. While the signature rye spice is certainly present, the oaky flavor hints at the mature profile of this bourbon. See a full description in the link below.
The Bottled In Bond 4-yr bourbon has the classic butterscotch nose rounding into fresh oak, with hints of vanilla and rye spice. The taste is broad with a fulsome mouthfeel, leading to a sweeter vanilla accent, before a gathering of rye spices (clove, cinnamon, mint, dark berry) into the finish. See a full description in the link below.
**note: new riff is not on the route, so these bottles will only be available at the bottle sherpa tent!
Glenns Creek Distilling, Frankfort, KY
2021 Glenns Creek OCD #5 kentucky bourbon whiskey
Mash bill: 85% corn, 10% wheat, 5% malted barley
Proof: Barrel strength (105-110)
Age: 4 years (filled by burn riders in 2021!)
price: $66.04
“Our OCD #5 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey was selected by The Whiskey Bible as the Micro Distillery Bourbon of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
OCD #5 is a rich and complex bourbon that is sure to please any bourbon lover, or person who is learning to appreciate fine bourbon. It is sweet and smooth throughout the sip with a hint of rye spiciness at the end. OCD #5 delivers all of the flavors of butterscotch and vanilla that aficionados expect and more.”
**please note that there are two links below. the first is for participants of the bourbon burn 2025. the second link is for non-participants.
IMPORTANT! All pre-ordered bottles will be available at the Bottle Sherpa Tent in Bourbon Base Camp beginning on Thursday, Sept 25.
Password: “2025 Burn attendee only”
If you would like to purchase this product but are not a participant on the Bourbon Burn 2025.
Please pick up your bottle at the distillery.
Password: “Not attending the event”
Larrikin Bourbon Co., Lawrenceburg, KY
Larrikin Bourbon rider’s reserve
Mash bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
price: $110
New to Kentucky and the Bourbon Burn, Larrikin Bourbon Co. is offering this limited-edition bourbon release exclusively to Burn participants! Although not on the bike route, we encourage you to go visit our friends over in Lawrenceburg — across the street from Wild Turkey! See link below for more details.
**the purchase of a bottle includes a free tasting flight at larrikin distillery!
**note: larrikin is not on the route, so these bottles will only be available at the bottle sherpa tent!
J. Mattingly 1845, Frankfort, KY
small batch Bourbon finished with oak staves
Mash bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
price: $120
Crafted to celebrate the bond among bikers as they navigate the rugged backroads of Kentucky, united in their adventure to enjoy exceptional Kentucky Bourbon.
Bespoken Spirits, Lexington, KY
New to The Bourbon Burn, Bespoken Spirits leverages advanced wood finishing to craft unique spirit expressions. Whether for brands, events, or celebrities, we offer fully customized, beautifully finishes spirits that cut back 30 times on time, wood and water waste. Check out their Club Blue Bourbon Whiskey Pre-Order Options below:
*IMPORTANT: PRE-ORDERS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE BESPOKEN SPIRITS TASTING ROOM, LOCATED JUST 20 MINUTES FROM THE KY HORSE PARK. Learn more here!
CLUB BLUE BOURBON WHISKEY:
CLUB BLUE TIER 1: SMALL BATCH FINISHED IN OAK STAVES
PROOF: 90
COST: $39.99
TASTING NOTES: Begins from a Kentucky high-rye barrel-aged bourbon whiskey which is then specially finished with twice toasted oak staves for richness and flavor. The result is a spirit ripe with notes of cherry vanilla, white truffle, kettle corn, mocha and spice.
CLUB BLUE TIER 2: KENTUCKY STRAIGHT SMALL BATCH
PROOF: 106
COST: $99.99
TASTING NOTES: Begins as a small batch Kentucky straight high-rye barrel aged bourbon whiskey. The Blue Label is finished using ex-tequila oak and cherry wood staves for richness and flavor. The result is a complex spirit ripe with notes of bright cherry cola, savory caramel, marshmallow, and vibrant cacao.
Barrel House Distilling, Lexington & Cynthiana, KY
4-year Kentucky straight rye whiskey
Mash bill: 60% ryw, 36% white corn, 4% malted barley
price: $85
Introducing the Licking River Rye 75th Anniversary Limited-Edition Collector’s Bottle – a one-of-a-kind whiskey crafted to celebrate a milestone moment for both our distillery and the Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber.
Bottled in honor of the groundbreaking of our new Cynthiana distillery and 75 years of the Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber, this release is more than just a whiskey — it’s a piece of Kentucky history.
Named for the legendary Licking River, which shaped Cynthiana’s past and continues to inspire its future, this bottle pays tribute to the spirit, strength, and story of the region.
Whether you're a collector, a connoisseur, or a proud local, this is a must-have addition to your shelf.
