History

Lux Row Distillers is part of Luxco and described as a distillery driven by tradition and innovation. In 2015, Luxco began building its own distillery in Kentucky to meet the growing demand for its whiskey brands. Kentucky was chosen due to the region's rich culture, resourceful grain, and limestone-filtered water. The distillery lies on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and has become a central site for Lux Row production and brands such as Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, Daviess County, and Blood Oath.

Production / Manufacturing

The distillery covers over 42,000 square feet, nine geothermally heated warehouses, and two custom-made copper stills, each 43 feet tall, enabling an annual production of around 7 million gallons of spirits. Their production process follows typical bourbon steps: milling, cooking, fermentation, distillation, and aging in new, charred American white oak barrels at around 125 proof or lower. Mashbills=[[WHEATED]] stands for Wheat-Bourbon (68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malt) and [[RYED]] stands for Rye-Bourbon (78% corn, 10% white rye, 12% malt). The distillery is described as part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience. Master Distiller John E. Rempe leads production and has been central to the development of many of Lux Row's signature releases.

Products / Whisky Series

• Rebel (Kentucky Straight Bourbon) – Original, described as a full-bodied bourbon; several variants exist (e.g., Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel, Rebel 100, Rebel Butter Pecan Bourbon Cream).
• Ezra Brooks – A family of products including EZRA 90, EZRA 99, Port Cask Finish, EZRA 99 Rye, Old Ezra (Barrel Strength) and Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye as well as Bourbon Cream.
• David Nicholson (1843 and 1843 Reserve) – Wheated (1843) and Ryed (1843 Reserve) variants; also an extended family under Nicholson lineage.
• Daviess County – Several editions such as Cabernet Sauvignon Finish, Kentucky Straight Whiskey, French Oak and Medium Toasted Barrel Finished Bourbon; combines wheated and ryed mashbills.
• Blood Oath – A range of limited editions (Pact No. 4 through Pact No. 11), each with unique finishes and mashbill combinations; for example Pact No. 11 with a finish in Añejo tequila cask, Pact No. 10 (Cabernet Franc and Merlot finishes), Pact No. 9 (Oloroso Sherry finish), etc.
• Lux Row Double Barrel Series – Includes 12 Year Double Barrel (two different 12-year single barrels), Four Grain Double Single Barrel and Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish.
• Other brands and products mentioned in relation to Lux Row Distillers include various PX-Sherry finish variants and signature flavors under the Lux Row brand.

Visits and Experiences

Lux Row Distillers markets experiences such as Distillery Tours and visitor facilities on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The visitor center is open Tuesday–Saturday and offers tour options as well as a cocktail bar and shop. Their Visit Us page describes booking tours and notes that some experiences are 21+ (some tours and experiences). They also highlight the possibility of guided tours and unique events as part of the guest experience.

Philosophy

Philosophy: They describe themselves as Real Roots, Real Family, Real Products. Master Distiller John Rempe is described as a passionate craftsman with more than 25 years of experience in the distilling industry and as a key figure in the development of Lux Row’s award-winning assortment. Production is based on traditional bourbon artistry combined with a scientific approach and a focus on quality ingredients and careful barrel aging.

Summary of Unique Details

• Two custom 43-foot copper stills with high capacity.
• Over nine warehouses and the ability to produce around 7 million gallons annually.
• Mashbills: Wheated (68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malt) and Ryed (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malt).
• Master Distiller: John E. Rempe – contributing to Rebel, David Nicholson, Blood Oath and other series.
• The distillery is a prominent part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and offers tours and experiences around the facility.