Guests on the tour will see the original section of the family home, built in 1791, and then journey through the various additions made over the years, concluding in the final section, completed in 1928, which features the family’s 10,000 book library. Along the way, guests will enjoy a range of sensory experiences, including a sampling of a historically specific specialty cocktails that the family would’ve served throughout the years.
“The family and team behind Oxmoor is passionate about sharing the legacy of Oxmoor Farm with visitors from across the globe. I’m thrilled to see the continuation of my family’s legacy and excited to honor the rich history of bourbon and the Bullitt passion for welcoming guests to our home to enjoy our native spirit” said Nora Leake Cameron, a descendant of the Bullitt family.
Shirley Harmon, curator and historian at Oxmoor Farm, added: “It has been an honor to cultivate and preserve the history of Oxmoor Farm and I’m so excited to share what we’ve learned with our guests. For years, we’ve taken pride in our historical tours, demonstrating the significance of the history that sits quietly in Louisville’s own backyard. This unique new experience is not a brand-focused Bourbon or distillery tour like you’ll find elsewhere in Kentucky, this is a walk through the history of Bourbon and the events that made the spirit what it is today.”
Additionally, to pair for the new experience, Oxmoor has announced the release of Oxmoor Bourbon, a revival of the Bullitt family’s private stock whiskey, available for purchase exclusively to tour participants. Bottled at 120 proof (60% ABV), the expression has been described by the producers as having notes of sweet caramel, black pepper and baking spices. More information can be found here.
Tim Knittel, adjunct professor of bourbon studies at Midway University, explained: “Bourbon is a pillar of Kentucky culture, and we owe much of it to the work of one family of legal scholars over nearly three centuries of history. We’ve dedicated so much thoughtful time and energy to reviving this amazing product and to honoring Oxmoor Farm’s unique place in the history of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With it, we’re confident that Bourbon lovers, history buffs, and tourists alike can step into the past, enjoy a fine Kentucky Bourbon, and get a sense for what life was like at the birth of Kentucky’s signature industry.”
