The Rackhouse Tavern

4.2

321 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Charming
Great for happy hour

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.
Big Blue Tailgate
Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
Calling All Wildcat Fans! Show your Wildcat pride and join us as we pregame for the home team. The festivities start on August 31st at 4pm and continue until kickoff. Join us for a fantastic time filled with: Freshly smoked BBQ, Ice-Cold Brews, Lawn Games, Live Music, and so much more! Tailgate with us every Home Game: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 10/12, 10/26, 11/16, 11/30.
Mitcher's Bourbon Tasting
Dec 12, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
On December 12th at 5:30PM- 9PM join us for a special event featuring a visit from Michter's Bourbon. You will get to experience Michter's signature flight including American Whiskey, Straight Bourbon, Straight Rye, and Sour Mash. Enjoy an evening of fun and flavor and learning as we showcase a couple of their signature drinks crafted with their exceptional product as well as a special Michters-infused food pairing from Chef TJ.

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 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Good for groups
Central Kentucky
Lively
Lexington
Good for groups
Lexington
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rackhouse Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and wonderful service!" Guests appreciate its "awesome ambience" and the eclectic menu, including standout items like Kentucky beer cheese and a giant chocolate cake. While some reviews mention slower service during busy times, the staff remains "friendly and attentive," ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

321 Reviews

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Steve
Louisville
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 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
Louisville
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 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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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
78 reviews
5.0
78 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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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waitress,, great ambience. We would definitely come here again.
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Susan
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Rackhouse Tavern is located in the Campbell House near the University of Kentucky campus and had students, including traveling teams, and parents buzzing all over. That made for an energetic ambiance, but slower service at times. Still food included interesting options, well prepared, and delicious. Dessert options included a giant multilayer chocolate cake that was also delicious. Our server was delightful, but maybe a bit overworked by the Saturday evening crowd.
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Chris
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Duck wings, Cajun pasta and burgoo shared between 2 of us. Enjoyed the setting, service and the meal. We’ll definitely return.
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Paul
Memphis/West TN
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar was wonderful. Food was good not great. The soup was excellent. Service and friendly and very attentive
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Terrie
St. Louis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Apparently there was a dog show at the restaurant hotel. I like dogs but to have 10!dogs around you while you’re eating is awful. We should have been told that there was dogs in the restaurant.
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Lauren
Cincinnati
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu is very limited, not much to select from. Literally almost one meat selection for an entree option and that is all. Full bar if you want to drink. Fried green tomatoes were good.
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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 4.2 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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!

Big Blue Tailgate

Mitcher's Bourbon Tasting

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