Glenns Creek Distillery – A little different…a lot better.

History

Glenns Creek Distillery is located in Frankfort, Kentucky. The owner, David Meier, has always loved how things are made and where craftsmanship is at the core. He was inspired by Old Crow Distillery and began researching the history of Old Crow to gain a sense of the role bourbon plays in Kentucky. He is attempting to recreate a new bourbon produced in the Dr. Crow style – something Dr. Crow would have drunk and approved. The road to restoring and preserving these buildings is long, but everyone at the distillery is willing to undertake the work.

Production / Manufacturing

Glenns Creek Distillery highlights a pot-distilled, hand-crafted bourbon that is single-barrel and barrel-strength – a bourbon they claim has few, if any, like-minded products on the market. Their approach is also described as bourbon without the BS, and they encourage visitors to try the products and decide for themselves whether they are good.

Products / Whisky Series

• Bourbon: Crimson Crow Bourbon; OCD #5 Bourbon; Swheat Bourbon; Stave + Barrel Bourbon; Cafe Ole Bourbon; A-MAIZE-ING C.O.B. Bourbon.
• Rye: Ryskey Rye Whiskey; R.W. Robinson’s Legacy Infinity Whiskey (several variants are mentioned in the vault collaboration).
• Notes: Their website also shows other items in the GCD Vault, including products that are not necessarily whiskey, such as rum and vodka, and instructions for in-person purchases without shipping alcohol.

Visit / Experiences

Glenns Creek Distillery is located at 3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY 40601. They have regular hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–17:00 and Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00; they are open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. The visit includes the option to purchase directly in the shop, and walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. They indicate arriving via Duncan Road rather than Hanley Lane, and they highlight the options under "Book Now" for visit experiences. Pet-friendliness is noted as part of the experience.

Philosophy

The distillery markets itself as "A little different…a lot better" and "Bourbon without the BS", which indicates an approach where craftsmanship and honesty in communicating about the products are highly valued. They encourage customers to try their pot-distilled bourbon and judge the quality for themselves without claimed promises from third parties.