New Scott County Distillery Joins Kentucky Distillers Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced Georgetown’s LF Heritage Distillery Co. as the newest member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.
Founded by Bethany and Darin Dillow in 2022, LF Heritage Distillery Co. began production in October 2023 on a five-generation family farm with springs of pure limestone water that feed into the Bluegrass Elkhorn Creek.
Located at 1483 Paynes Depot Road, the distillery is also owned by Bobby Sturgeon and brothers Greg and Timothy Couch. Timothy Couch, the former University of Kentucky quarterback legend and number-one pick in the 1999 NFL draft, was inducted into the prestigious College Football Hall of Fame earlier this year.
The distillery features four stills with a capacity of 2,500 gallons each and the potential to produce 576,000 gallons annually. Currently, the distillery has 300 barrels aging throughout its grounds, along with a gift shop offering tour experiences.
The Dillows, who live on the farm with their family, said they are focused on delivering a unique Kentucky whiskey experience, drawing from the limestone rock that filters their Bourbon and adds classic notes to its distinguished flavors.
“Joining the KDA is an honor for our family-run business,” Darin Dillow said. “We look forward to contributing to and learning from Kentucky’s esteemed Bourbon community. With a bright future ahead for LF Heritage Distillery Co. and Kentucky Bourbon, we are excited to welcome more visitors and continue contributing to our community’s future in a new way.”
Learn more about LF Heritage Distillery Co. at limestonefarms.com.
KDA President Eric Gregory welcomed LF Heritage Distillery Co. to the KDA family.
“In Kentucky, the foundation for our signature Bourbon industry has long been built on a strong commitment to family and tradition,” he said. “LF Heritage Distillery Co. strives to embody these principles, and we are thrilled to have them join our growing family of Kentucky’s finest distilleries as we create more opportunity for our communities.”
With LF Heritage Distillery Co., Scott and its surrounding counties are home to 25 distilleries that are responsible for more than 5,000 jobs and a $404 million payroll. Bourbon brings the area an annual economic impact of $2.3 billion and over $50 million in local and state tax revenue.
The Bluegrass region also welcomes more than 600,000 visitors to KDA’s famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail® tour each year, pouring even more money into local hotels, restaurants, shops and government coffers.
“As Kentucky’s Bourbon offerings and opportunities continue to grow, we see the interest continue to reach new heights. Bourbon Builds Kentucky, and we are thrilled to welcome another reason for tourists to experience more corners of our great state,” Gregory said.
LF Heritage Distillery Co. joins the KDA as a “Craft” level member, aging between 1,000 and 10,000 barrels per year.
