Larrikin Bourbon Company
Brief overview of the distillery
Larrikin Bourbon Company is located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and is a veteran-owned distillery that combines Australian 'larrikin' attitude with Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship. The site is run by former service personnel and offers a range of bourbon and whiskey expressions as well as visitor experiences such as a front bar, private barrel picks, and a cigar lounge. Work is done properly without unnecessary embellishment; the ambition is consistency and high standards rather than gimmicks.
History
The name and identity are built around the Australian idea of a 'larrikin' — a person who meets seriousness with humor, determination and a touch of defiance. The founder Greg Keeley has served in both the American and Australian navies and has experience from combat deployments. The military background leaves its mark: discipline, responsibility and a focus on doing the job properly. The team recruits broadly from veterans, police, emergency services and the health sector, and the service-minded culture shines through in both production and guest experiences.
Raw materials and production
The site lists several product forms such as small-batch bourbon, single-barrel releases, bottled in bond, and an American Light Whiskey, documenting a production strategy based on both small batches and individual barrel releases. Private barrel picks and single-barrel programs are part of the business model, and sales from the front bar and merchandise support direct customer contact. The technical details about mash bill, water source, still type, and storage capacity are not mentioned, but the documented use of single-barrel and bottled-in-bond formats shows a focus on selective barrel choices and consistency in the product line.
Maturation and cask types
The communications mention barrel programs and private barrel picks as central elements in maturation and sales efforts. It confirms that maturation in oak casks and individual barrel selections are actively used, both for standard releases and special releases. No specific information is provided about the types of casks, prior contents, or use of new American oak casks, so details about finish programs or storage environments cannot be given here.
Whisky
The commercial range includes several types of bourbon and whiskey: Small Batch Bourbon, Bottled in Bond, Single Barrel Bourbon, and American Light Whiskey, as well as products such as Bourbon Cream and Rosewater. The range combines classic bourbon formats with offerings that also appeal to visitors on-site, such as private barrel picks and bottle sales from the front bar. The products are presented as part of a cohesive visitor and customer engagement rather than as a long list of technical variants on the website.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Small Batch Bourbon | Bourbon | Core range |
| Bottled in Bond | Bourbon | Core range |
| Single Barrel Bourbon | Bourbon | Core range |
| American Light Whiskey | American Light Whiskey | Core range |
| Rosewater | Core range | |
| Bourbon Cream | Cream liqueur | Core range |
Visiting the distillery
The distillery is open to the public and offers bookable experiences gathered under 'Book an Experience'. On-site there is a front bar, private barrel picks, a cigar lounge and a beer garden as well as a shop and merch. Opening hours are listed as Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–18:00 and Sunday 12:00–18:00. Reservations are encouraged but not required. There is an age limit of 21 for visitors (designated drivers exempt).
The opening hours are Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm; Sunday: 12pm - 6pm.
Philosophy and craft
The Larrikin Way sums up the company's values: work is done properly without unnecessary embellishment, respect for tradition without being narrow-minded, and trust in one’s process, palate, and patience. There is a clear focus on no shortcuts, high standards, and a service-minded culture carried by veterans and service personnel.