The Distillery Story

Located in the heart of Louisville's iconic Whiskey Row, Buzzard's Roost stands out as a distillery built on innovation, precision, and passion. Founded in 2019 by the dynamic duo of Judith Hollis Jones and Jason Brauner, Buzzard's Roost started with a simple but bold idea—to redefine American whiskey through the art of barrel maturation. Buzzard's Roost relentlessly focuses on the science of the barrel. Unlike the standard industry practice of seasoning barrel staves for six months, Buzzard’s Roost seasons their oak for an impressive 18 months. They also use proprietary toast profiles, developed in partnership with Independent Stave Company, which coax out unique flavors from the wood. Their commitment to using Char #1 barrels, which are lightly charred for just 15 seconds, ensures an enhanced interaction between the whiskey and the toasted oak layers. The result? Exceptional, nuanced whiskeys with notes of vanilla, caramel, spice, and more. Buzzard's Roost features a core lineup of six expressions, including their award-winning Toasted Barrel Rye and Char #1 Bourbon, with limited releases launched throughout the year. With accolades from competitions like the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Wine Enthusiast, this up-and-coming distillery is making waves in the whiskey scene.