The Rackhouse Tavern

4.3

328 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Great for live music

Our restaurant is ideally situated along the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail, inviting patrons to embark on a journey through the world of bourbon. The restaurant becomes a hub for bourbon enthusiasts, offering guided tastings, flights, and an extensive bourbon selection to satisfy the cravings of connoisseurs and beginners alike.

We take immense pride in crafting a menu that pays homage to southern culinary traditions. Dishes such as fried chicken, grits, biscuits and the famous Hot Brown transport diners to the heart of the South. Our chef, TJ Harville, blend flavors, spices, and ingredients, ensuring an authentic taste experience.

The restaurant offers various dining environments to cater to different moods and occasions. From a cozy bourbon lounge with a roaring fireplace to a lively outdoor patio for those warm Kentucky evenings, our venue adapts to your needs.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 519-1329
Website
https://www.therackhousetavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
TJ Harville

Location
1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703
Neighborhood
Lexington
Cross street
Mason Headley Road
Parking details
We offer complimentary parking around our hotel.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Monthly Bourbon Experience!
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a night of rich flavors and camaraderie at our Monthly Bourbon Experience at The Rackhouse Tavern. Savor exquisite bourbons, share stories, and connect with fellow aficionados in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening of taste, tradition, and toast! Wild Turkey Bourbon will be featured this month.

1792 B.I.B$18.00
1792 Full Proof$16.00
1792 Single Barrel$15.00
1792 Small Batch$20.00
Amador Double Barrel Bourbon$11.00
Angel's Envy$12.00
Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2016$50.00
Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2019$53.00
Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2017$50.00
Baker's$12.00
Bardstown Apple Brandy Bourbon$30.00
Bardstown Discovery Series$34.00
Bardstown the Prisioner$34.00
Bardstown Fusion Series #1$16.00
Bardstown Goodwood Bourbon$34.00
Bardstown Phifer Pavitt Reserve$34.00
Bardstown Collaboration Brandy$33.00
Bardstown Collaboration Muscat$30.00
Barrel House 10 Year$12.00
Barrel House Select$9.00
Barrel Bourbon Cask 2020$22.00
Barrel Bourbon Batch #16$21.00
Barrel Bourbon Batch #19$21.00
Barrel Bourbon Batch #20$21.00
Barrel Bourbon Batch #21$22.00
Barrel Bourbon Single Barrel 14 Year$63.00
Barrel Bourbon Cask Strength 15 Year$63.00
Basil Hayden$12.00
Basil Hayden 10 Year$24.00
Belle Meade Cask Strength$15.00
Belle Meade Cognac Cask Finish$18.00
Belle Meade Maderia Cask$26.00
Belle Meade Sour Mash$14.00
Bib & Tucker Small Batch$16.00
Bird Dog 10 Year$17.00
Blade & Bow$13.00
Blanton's$30.00
Blood Oath Pact #5$27.00
Bluegrass Distiller's Blue Corn$15.00
Bluegrass Distiller's High Rye$10.00
Bluegrass Distiller's Wheated$10.00
Bomberger's Declaration$24.00
Booker's "Kentucky Chew" 2018$20.00
Booker's "Beaten Biscuits" 2019$22.00
Booker's "Donohoe'S Batch"$25.00
Boondocks Cask Strength$28.00
Boone County Eighteen 33$20.00
Boone County Small Batch$15.00
Boone County Tanner's Curse White$10.00
Bower Hill Barrel Strength$34.00
Bower Hill Straight Bourbon$18.00
Bower Hill Single Barrel$20.00
Bowman Brothers Small Batch$14.00
Bowman Port Barrel Finish$11.00
Brough Brothers'$9.00
Buffalo Trace$9.00
Bulliet Bourbon$9.00
Bulliet 10 Year Bourbon$14.00
Bulleit Barrel Strength$16.00
Calumet Farm$16.00
Calumet Farm Single Rack$24.00
Calumet Farm 14 Year Old$33.00
Carl T. Huber's$9.00
Cassius Clay "Whiskey Symphony"$24.00
Cedar Ridge$11.00
Chicken Cock 160th Anniversary$30.00
Chicken Cock Double Barrel$58.00
Clyde Mays Cask Strength$50.00
Cooper's Craft$10.00
Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve$11.00
Corner Creek$17.00
Cream of Kentucky$45.00
Crown Royal$12.00
Early Times B.I.B$9.00
Eight & Sand$9.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$9.00
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof$16.00
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel$25.00
Elkhorn$9.00
Fighting Cock$9.00
Four Gate 11 the Kelvin Collaboration$51.00
Four Gate Outer Loop Orbit$51.00
Four Roses$9.00
Four Roses Single Barrel$13.00
Four Roses Small Batch$10.00
Four Roses Small Batch Select$18.00
Garrison Brothers "Texas Cowboy"$58.00
George Remus$13.00
George Remus Repeal Reserve$26.00
Hartfield & Co$14.00
Heaven Hill Select Stock 18 Year$44.00
Heaven's Door$11.00
Heaven's Door 10 Year$36.00
Henry Mckenna 10 Year$15.00
High West American Prairie$10.00
High West Campfire$19.00
High West Bourye$15.00
Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon$20.00
Horse Soldier Small Batch$26.00
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength$29.00
Hudson Four Grain$18.00
Hudson Baby Bourbon$13.00
James e Pepper$10.00
James e Pepper Sherry Cask$13.00
Jefferson's Chef's Collaboration$13.00
Jefferson's Grand Selection$37.00
Jefferson's Ocean Aged At Sea$28.00
Jefferson's Old Rum Cask Finish$28.00
Jefferson's Pritchard Hill Cab Cask Finish$19.00
Jefferson's Reserve$16.00
Jefferson's$11.00
Jeptha Creed Bloody Butcher$11.00
Jim Beam Bonded$9.00
Jim Beam Distiller Masterpiece Sherry$48.00
Jim Beam Repeal Batch$9.00
Jim Beam Single Barrel$11.00
John J Bowman Single Barrel$15.00
Johnny Drum$10.00
Joseph Magnus Lions Share$38.00
Joseph Magnus Sherry & Cognac Cask Finish$38.00
Kentucky Owl Confiscated$32.00
Kentucky Vintage$11.00
Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year$15.00
Knob Creek Single Barrel Honeymoon$15.00
Koval$14.00
Larceny$10.00
Larceny Full Proof$15.00
Legent$11.00
Lock, Stock and Barrel$48.00
Low Gap$21.00
Maker's Mark$10.00
Maker's Mark 101$10.00
Maker's VIP$11.00
Maker's Mark 46$11.00
Maker's Mark Cask Strength$16.00
Mb Roland$14.00
Mb Roland Dark Fired$14.00
Mb Roland Winter Wheat$14.00
Medley Brothers$9.00
Michter's Barrel Strength$20.00
Michter's Single Barrel 10 Year$60.00
Michter's Small Batch$16.00
Michter's Sour Mash$11.00
Michter's Unblended$12.00
Middle West Wheated$14.00
Monk's Road$21.00
Murray Hill Club, Pineau Charentes Finish$43.00
Murray Hill Club$27.00
New Riff Single Barrel$11.00
New Riff Barrel Proof$13.00
Noah's Mill$14.00
Old Carter Batch #1 Bourbon$42.00
Old Carter Batch #2 Bourbon$42.00
Old Carter Batch #5 American Whiskey$43.00
Old Carter Batch #6 American Whiskey$43.00
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year BIB$32.00
Old Forester 1870$12.00
Old Forester 1897$14.00
Old Forester 1910$16.00
Old Forester 1920$16.00
Old Forester 86$9.00
Old Forester Anniversary 150th$50.00
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 19$95.00
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 20$95.00
Old Forester Statesman$16.00
Old Grand Dad 114$9.00
Old Grand Dad 100$9.00
Old Grand Dad 80$9.00
Old Hickory Black Label$12.00
Old Hickory White Label$13.00
Old Medley 12 Year$22.00
Old Pogue$30.00
Old Rip Van Winkle$85.00
Old Tub Sour Mash$10.00
Parkers Heritage Curacao Barrel Finish$26.00
Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year$105.00
Paul Sutton Single Barrel$19.00
Peerless Bourbon$20.00
Pinhook Bourbon War$15.00
Pinhook Cask Strength$14.00
Pinhook Bourbon Country$12.00
Prichards "Benjamin" Double Barrel$26.00
Pure Kentucky$9.00
Rabbit Hole Cavehill$19.00
Rabbit Hole Dareinger$21.00
Rabbit Hole Heigold$20.00
Ram's Point Peanut Butter Whiskey$9.00
Rebel Yell 80$9.00
Rebellion Bourbon$15.00
Redemption High Rye$9.00
Resilient$26.00
Rockcastle Batch #9$21.00
Rockcastle Batch #11$25.00
Rossville Union Barrel Proof$20.00
Rough Rider Double Cask Strength$11.00
Rough Rider the Happy Warrior$20.00
Russell's Reserve 6 Year$12.00
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel$18.00
Saint Cloud Batch #1 2016$23.00
Saint Cloud 7 Year Barrell Proof$47.00
Sam Houston 12 Year$26.00
The Burning Chair$16.00
Shenk's Sour Mash$11.00
Smooth Ambler Contradiction$11.00
Smooth Ambler Old Scout$9.00
Smooth Ambler Wheat Big Level$16.00
Stagg Jr Uncut$22.00
Suntory$9.00
Town Branch$9.00
Town Branch Sherry Cask$17.00
Town Branch Sherry Cask 11 Year$20.00
Town Branch Single Barrel Reserve$19.00
Two James Grass Widow$19.00
Wathen's$12.00
WB Saffell$13.00
Weller 12 Year$50.00
Weller Special Reserve$36.00
Whiskey Row$14.00
Widow Jane 10 Year$21.00
Wild Turkey 101$10.00
Wild Turkey 81$9.00
Wild Turkey KY Spirit$16.00
Wild Turkey Longbranch$11.00
Wild Turkey Rare Breed$14.00
Wilderness Single Barrel B.I.B$14.00
Willett Estate 17 Year$155.00
Willett Estate 5 Year 114 Proof$24.00
Willett Estate 5 Year 128.6 Proof$24.00
Willett Pot Still$12.00
WM Tarr Manchester Reserve$25.00
WM Tarr Inheritance 12 Year$83.00
Woodford Double Oaked$20.00
Woodford Distiller's Series B.I.B$26.00
Woodford Reserve Distiller's Series Brandy Cask$26.00
Woodford Distiller's Series Three Grain$26.00
Woodford Malt Whiskey$16.00
Woodford Master's Oat Grain$34.00
Woodford Master's Select Oak$34.00
Woodford Master's Batch Proof$34.00
Woodford Reserve Wheated$10.00
Yellowstone 2019$27.00
Yellowstone Select$11.00

Rye

Angel's Envy Rye$25.00
Basil Hayden Caribbean Rye$24.00
Basil Hayden Dark Rye$22.00
Elijah Craig Rye$10.00
Heaven's Door Rye$21.00
High West Double Rye$10.00
High West Rendezvous$15.00
James e Pepper Old Rye$21.00
James e Pepper Rye$9.00
James e Pepper Rye Barrel Strength$11.00
Kentucky Owl Rye$53.00
Knob Creek Rye Kentucky's Own$18.00
Michter's Barrel Strength Rye$20.00
Michter's Single Barrel Rye 10 Year$65.00
Middle West Rye$14.00
New Riff Single Barrel Rye$16.00
New Riff Balboa Rye$13.00
Old Carter Batch #7 Rye$47.00
Old Carter Batch #8 Rye$45.00
Old Carter Batch #9 Rye$43.00
Old Forester Rye$9.00
Old Mayesville Club$19.00
Peerless Rye Single Barrel$21.00
Peerless Rye$26.00
Pinhook Rye Humor$12.00
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail$14.00
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Founder's$47.00
Redemption Rye$9.00
Ritten House Rye$12.00
Rossville Union Mastercraft Rye$12.00
Rough Rider the Big Stick Rye$21.00
Sazerac Rye$12.00
Smooth Ambler Rye$14.00
Town Branch Rye$12.00
Whistle Pig 10 Year$24.00
Whistle Pig 15 Year$60.00
Whistle Pig Boss Hog V$135.00
Whistle Pig Boss Hog VI$135.00
Whistle Pig Farmstock$32.00
Whistle Pig Old World$34.00
Wild Turkey Rye Master Keep$47.00
Wilderness Rye Single Barrel Cask$18.00
Willett Estate 10 Year$54.00
Willett Estate 4 Year 109.8 Proof$16.00
Willett Estate 4 Year 114.4 Proof$16.00
Woodford Master's Chocolate Malt Rye$34.00
Woodford Reserve Rye$10.00

What 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Good for groups
Central Kentucky
Lively
Lexington
Good for groups
Lexington
Romantic
Lexington
Great for scenic views
Lexington
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rackhouse Tavern, nestled in the Campbell House, offers a "great Kentucky bourbon atmosphere" with a rustic-chic vibe. Known for its "friendly and attentive" staff, it shines with "excellent drinks" and a "wonderful ambiance." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, brunch and desserts are highly recommended.

328 Reviews

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Lindsay
VIP
Louisville
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal. There was a performer who set up and played music. He was so incredibly loud, we couldn’t talk amongst ourselves at the table.
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Lydia Claire
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We spent our wedding night at the Campbell house and ate at the Rackhouse Tavern. We had an incredible waitress, Sadie, who was so attentive and made a great suggestion and selection for our meal. The charcuterie board, wedge salad, and pork chop were absolutely wonderful. Every single ingredient was so tasteful and tasted like it was straight out of the garden. The cocktails were handcrafted and delicious. Our experience was one we will never forget thanks to the great chef and staff at The Rackhouse Tavern!
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Matt
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our time, but this was not the best we have had at The Rackhouse Tavern. I want to begin with a solid compliment to Katherine, our server, she was spectacular and we enjoyed her. The guitarist and bassist were excellent as well. The kitchen is was disappointed us this time. The buffalo deviled eggs had a rancid, fatty taste that made us send it back. I am unsure if the chicken skins were in the yolk mix or had been removed but left their flavor, but we couldn't finish them. Not to mention the "Buffalo" was some Louisiana Hot sauce sprinkled around the plate. Hot sauce is NOT Buffalo sauce. Katherine was very courteous and apologetic. The beer cheese and veggies was much better and helped us to quickly forget the deviled eggs. Our entrees were fine but lacked the polish we have had on other occasions which made the bill feel sour to pay because this felt considerably more expensive than our visit in October. We will excuse this visit, because The Campbell House is special to us. Hopefully our next visit will be better.
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Connie
VIP
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My grandchildren loved brunch with santa.They had so much fun decorating cookies and making ornaments. The food and hot cocoa bar was woderful.We hope to make this a christmas tradition for years to come.
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Phyllis
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Wait staff was excellent. Ambience was beautiful. Loved the music. Kids activities were great. Our family loved it all. We will definitely do again.
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Steve
VIP
Louisville
50 reviews
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We have been wanting to try the Rackhouse for some time and finally had the opportunity last night. There were very few guests in the restaurant. Service was prompt and efficient. I had a tailgate special with a pulled pork sandwich. The sides were nothing more than food service specials put into individual dishes. The pork was good but I had more bun than meat
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Kimberly
VIP
Louisville
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the Campbell house. Was there for a legal conference. Nice atmosphere. Very good food.
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Lori
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved everything about the restaurant. We will definitely be back when we are back in Lexington. April 2025
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Stephen
Louisville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We Love the Rackhouse Tavern. We often take out if town guests there to get a true feel of Lexington.
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Bill
Atlanta Metro
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was cooked to our specifications and delicious.
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FAQs

The Rackhouse Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 519-1329.

The Rackhouse Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2703

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mason Headley Road
Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer complimentary parking around our hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
TJ Harville
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.therackhousetavern.com/
Phone number
(859) 519-1329

The Rackhouse Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Monthly Bourbon Experience!

Bourbon & Whiskey

1792 B.I.B$18.00

1792 Full Proof$16.00

1792 Single Barrel$15.00

1792 Small Batch$20.00

Amador Double Barrel Bourbon$11.00

Angel's Envy$12.00

Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2016$50.00

Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2019$53.00

Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2017$50.00

Baker's$12.00

Bardstown Apple Brandy Bourbon$30.00

Bardstown Discovery Series$34.00

Bardstown the Prisioner$34.00

Bardstown Fusion Series #1$16.00

Bardstown Goodwood Bourbon$34.00

Bardstown Phifer Pavitt Reserve$34.00

Bardstown Collaboration Brandy$33.00

Bardstown Collaboration Muscat$30.00

Barrel House 10 Year$12.00

Barrel House Select$9.00

Barrel Bourbon Cask 2020$22.00

Barrel Bourbon Batch #16$21.00

Barrel Bourbon Batch #19$21.00

Barrel Bourbon Batch #20$21.00

Barrel Bourbon Batch #21$22.00

Barrel Bourbon Single Barrel 14 Year$63.00

Barrel Bourbon Cask Strength 15 Year$63.00

Basil Hayden$12.00

Basil Hayden 10 Year$24.00

Belle Meade Cask Strength$15.00

Belle Meade Cognac Cask Finish$18.00

Belle Meade Maderia Cask$26.00

Belle Meade Sour Mash$14.00

Bib & Tucker Small Batch$16.00

Bird Dog 10 Year$17.00

Blade & Bow$13.00

Blanton's$30.00

Blood Oath Pact #5$27.00

Bluegrass Distiller's Blue Corn$15.00

Bluegrass Distiller's High Rye$10.00

Bluegrass Distiller's Wheated$10.00

Bomberger's Declaration$24.00

Booker's "Kentucky Chew" 2018$20.00

Booker's "Beaten Biscuits" 2019$22.00

Booker's "Donohoe'S Batch"$25.00

Boondocks Cask Strength$28.00

Boone County Eighteen 33$20.00

Boone County Small Batch$15.00

Boone County Tanner's Curse White$10.00

Bower Hill Barrel Strength$34.00

Bower Hill Straight Bourbon$18.00

Bower Hill Single Barrel$20.00

Bowman Brothers Small Batch$14.00

Bowman Port Barrel Finish$11.00

Brough Brothers'$9.00

Buffalo Trace$9.00

Bulliet Bourbon$9.00

Bulliet 10 Year Bourbon$14.00

Bulleit Barrel Strength$16.00

Calumet Farm$16.00

Calumet Farm Single Rack$24.00

Calumet Farm 14 Year Old$33.00

Carl T. Huber's$9.00

Cassius Clay "Whiskey Symphony"$24.00

Cedar Ridge$11.00

Chicken Cock 160th Anniversary$30.00

Chicken Cock Double Barrel$58.00

Clyde Mays Cask Strength$50.00

Cooper's Craft$10.00

Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve$11.00

Corner Creek$17.00

Cream of Kentucky$45.00

Crown Royal$12.00