Glenns Creek Distilling sits along the historic McCracken Pike in Frankfort, Kentucky’s capital city, where bourbon has been flowing since the 1800s. Founded by Mike Blandford and his team, this craft distillery opened in 2018 with a mission to bring small-batch bourbon production back to Franklin County’s whiskey heritage. The operation runs out of a renovated industrial building that houses their custom copper still and barrel aging program. They focus on bourbon, rye whiskey, and moonshine, keeping production deliberately small to maintain hands-on quality control. What started as Blandford’s passion project after years in business has grown into a legitimate distillery that’s earning respect from Kentucky bourbon circles. The facility combines modern distilling equipment with traditional Kentucky methods, creating spirits that reflect both innovation and regional tradition. You’ll find a tasting room where visitors can sample their growing lineup of aged spirits while learning about the distillation process from people who actually make the whiskey.
