Brewery Profile

Town Branch Distillery

In Lexington’s beer scene, this is not a standard brewery stop focused only on draft lists and seasonal releases. The operation is part of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., home to Town Branch Distillery, so visitors encounter a site built around both beer and spirits. Its place in the city is tied to distilling history as much as brewing: Town Branch is described as the first distillery established in Lexington since Prohibition. The production story also connects to a local water source, using limestone-filtered water from the town branch of Elkhorn Creek, a historically significant source for the city. For beer-focused visitors, the best-known connection is Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, brewed with Town Branch bourbon made from a higher-malt mash and aged in charred white oak barrels.

Travelers in this part of Kentucky often look for bourbon, barrel influence, and a sense of how brewing and distilling overlap. A stop here fits that pattern because it sits on both sides of the glass. Town Branch produces spirits including Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 7-year Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey, and Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey, while the broader Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. identity brings beer into the same visitor experience. It is also noted as the only combined brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, which makes it relevant for visitors building an itinerary around regional whiskey but still interested in Kentucky beer culture. The emphasis is less on a long catalog of beer styles and more on how bourbon production and barrel aging shape what visitors may taste.

For planning purposes, treat this as a combined brewery-distillery visit and confirm details before going. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since specific current beer offerings, tasting formats, tours, hours, food options, and other amenities are not stated here. Visitors interested in bourbon should also check what Town Branch spirits are available for sampling or purchase on the day they arrive. Its Lexington setting makes it a logical stop for travelers comparing city-based distilling history with other Kentucky Bourbon Trail destinations, but the most reliable approach is to verify current visitor information directly with Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. before building a schedule around it.

Town Branch Distillery operates in Lexington, Kentucky, producing a range of spirits including Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 7-year Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey, and Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey. The distillery utilizes limestone-filtered water from the town branch of Elkhorn Creek, a historically significant water source in Lexington. It is the first distillery established in Lexington since Prohibition, contributing to the revival of the city's distilling heritage. Additionally, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., home to Town Branch, is the only combined brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, known for its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale brewed with Town Branch bourbon made from a higher-malt mash and aged in charred white oak barrels.

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401 Cross St, Lexington, Kentucky, 40508

Phone: 8592552337

Website: https://lexingtonbrewingco.com/whiskey-spirits/town-branch

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Behind The Stills Overproof Cocktail Experience

    Oct 23, 2026

    Learn to craft an Overproof Old Fashioned in a 1-hour cocktail class with a distillery tour. Runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 4:30 PM. Includes a bottle of Town Branch Overp…

  • Town Branch Distillery Tours

    Oct 23, 2026

    Tours offered Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting every hour; last tour starts at 4 p.m. Sunday tours run noon to 5 p.m. starting every hour with last at 4 p.m.

  • Friday Night Amuse-Bouche Pairing Evening Series

    Oct 23, 2026

    A 2-hour guided tasting with six courses featuring seasonal small plates, cocktails, and beer pairings. Hosted by Head Distiller Dave Gaspar and Sommelier Benjamin Robin, featurin…

  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Campus Tour

    Oct 24, 2026

    Discover the home of the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale and Town Branch Bourbon while sampling beer and spirits. This 1-hour tour offers an in-depth look at the brewery and distiller…

  • Straight-From-The-Barrel Experience

    Oct 24, 2026

    A 30-minute tasting of 3 different Kentucky Straight Bourbon recipes sampled directly from the barrel, including High-Malt, Traditional Column-Still, and Wheated Column-Still bour…

  • Town Branch Barrel Thieving & Cocktail Experience

    Oct 24, 2026

    1-hour hands-on experience where guests thieve bourbon directly from the barrel and create a signature overproof cocktail. Includes tasting of multiple bourbons and a tour. Availa…

  • Town Branch Fill Your Own Bottle Experience

    Oct 24, 2026

    Fill your own cask-strength Single Barrel Reserve bottle, receive up to two cocktails, and enjoy a distillery tour. Includes custom bottle engraving and personalized label. Availa…

  • Town Branch Summer – Free Live Music Series

    Oct 29, 2026

    Evenings of great music, local food trucks, and drink specials from 4 PM to 8 PM during the summer. Family-friendly event perfect for enjoying summer nights with friends and famil…

  • Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

    Nov 25, 2026

    Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving.

  • Day After Thanksgiving Closure

    Nov 26, 2026

    Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is closed annually on the day after Thanksgiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Town Branch Distillery located?
Town Branch Distillery is located at 401 Cross St, Lexington, Kentucky, 40508. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Town Branch Distillery's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 8592552337 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Town Branch Distillery?
Visit https://lexingtonbrewingco.com/whiskey-spirits/town-branch for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.