Castle & Key Announced New Club For Special Releases, Events

Woodford County, Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery has announced early applications are now open for Castle & Key’s new exclusive membership program: The Key Collective. Members gain access to rare and limited edition spirits, exclusive events both in person and online, behind-the-scenes experiences, and many more member-perks. Interested applicants can apply here for an individual or family plan starting at $1,000; limited spots are available for the initial enrollment period.

The initial members welcome event will be held on September 12, 2025 with a guided tasting of the second release. The event is also an opportunity to meet the makers behind the whiskey and connect with fellow founding members. Applications will be reviewed and parties will be notified of their status prior to the inaugural event. If accepted, applicants will receive an enrollment invitation with next steps.

“We created the Key Collective, a members-only society, to unlock a deeper experience within our castle walls,” says Will Arvin, co-founder of Castle & Key Distillery. “The program benefits include exclusive gatherings, boldly experimental bottles, and highly sought-after releases not available on-shelf to the public. Castle & Key fans and whiskey enthusiasts are advised to enroll quickly to ensure their RSVP to our launch event and next members-only bottle.”

Membership benefits include:

• Premium Bottles & Members-Only Experimental Program

  • Members receive exclusive bottles of gin and whiskey—from aged single barrel selections to one-of-a-kind creations

  • Autumn 2025: Single Barrel 7-Year Hickory King and fall seasonal Harvest gin

  • Winter 2025: Experimental VDN Single Barrel, rye whiskey finished in Vino De Naranja Barrels and Roots of Ruin Dry Gin

• Exclusive Gatherings and VIP Access with Every Visit

  • Exclusive member pours at Taylorton Station and Castle & Key 502 Louisville

  • Thieve-a-pour from select barrels whenever members visit

  • Skip the line access to early distillery bottle releases

  • Behind-the-scenes access to new occasions at the distillery before the public

• Complimentary Tickets and Discounts

  • Includes two monthly tickets to the Spring House Music Series

  • Discounted members-only cocktails

  • Complimentary tour of Coolmore at Ashford Stud

  • Complimentary ticket to the Distillery Experience with every distillery visit

  • Castle & Key lodging discounts 

In addition, the membership includes all-inclusive events throughout the year, such as the Speakeasy series, mixology classes, special performances, progressive tastings, and access to the Castle & Key leadership team.