The Old Pogue Distillery

Overview of the Distillery

The Old Pogue Distillery is located on the Pogue family's historic property in Maysville, Kentucky, where a 1845 family house stands beside a registered Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP-KY-3). The family produces small-batch Bourbon and Rye using ingredient formulations and methods from earlier generations. The site houses grain storage and barrel storage, and visitors can experience both the distillery's own tours by appointment and The Old Pogue Experience in downtown Maysville with a tasting room, museum and merchandise.

History

The Pogue family's connection to whiskey production is deeply rooted in Maysville. The family's 1845 residence stands on the property, marking the historical continuity. In 1876, the original H.E. Pogue distillery activity began on the site, and today The Old Pogue Distillery sits on the same grounds with continued family ownership. Paul Pogue and John Pogue operate as current distillers and represent the fifth and sixth generations in the family business. The property combines historical elements with modern registration as a Distilled Spirits Plant and includes features such as grain holding, barrel storage and a tasting room. Located on the southern plateau of the Ohio River Valley, it offers views toward the Simon Kenton Bridge and the Ohio River, linking the site's history to the region's long bourbon traditions.

Raw Materials and Production

Production centers on small-batch Bourbon and Rye, produced with local grains from the Maysville area. The family works with ingredient formulations and methods that stem from their recipes in previous generations. The facility includes a modern Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP-KY-3) as well as facilities for grain holding, barrel storage, and a tasting function. Production is run as an artisan facility on the family estate, where historic settings and access to local raw materials play a role in the production process.

Maturation and Barrel Types

Maturation takes place on the property with barrel storage and warehouse aging. The barrel storage facilities are part of the overall production environment on the Pogue property, and the aging takes place in connection to the distillery area and the grain storage on the grounds.

Whiskies

The range focuses primarily on small-batch Bourbon and Rye produced by the Pogue family and their registered distillery operation. Visitors can purchase spirits at both the distillery and The Old Pogue Experience in downtown Maysville, where memorabilia and passport stamps are also offered. The provided pages describe the character of the production and sales locations but do not specify individual product names or age statements.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery offers tours and tastings by appointment at The Old Pogue Distillery property; appointments must be booked in advance. The Old Pogue Experience in downtown Maysville serves as a tasting room, gift shop and Bourbon museum and is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. At both addresses, guests can purchase bottles and souvenirs, obtain passport stamps and participate in tastings. The distillery grounds are steep and fenced, and for booking assistance you can contact Tours@oldpogue.com.

The stated hours are The Old Pogue Distillery: by appointment. The Old Pogue Experience: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00.

Philosophy and Craft

The distillery's practices are tied to the family tradition: the family preserves and uses recipes and ingredient combinations from their predecessors and prioritizes small-batch production. Local grain supplies and the preservation of the historic property actively contribute to the company's identity, which combines craft with respect for the family's heritage.