Month: October 2023

Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. owner and founder Sean Edwards has been on a mission since he founded his operation in Kentucky in 2017, looking to establish a premier, African American owned bourbon brand in his hometown of Lexington. He is now one step closer to that dream as it was announced recently of plans to construct a new 34,000 square foot distillery there.

As it stands now plans call for Edwards to break ground on his new whiskey making facility later this year near Lexington’s Distillery District, which is currently home to two working bourbon distilleries, James E. Pepper and Barrel House. His distillery, once complete, will produce the company’s new line of bourbons and other whiskeys, as well as host tours and guided tastings. An event space is also said to be in the works.

Entrepreneur Sean Edwards journey into distilled spirits started as a young man when his grandfather and uncle were making moonshine in the basement. “I was always fascinated about the making of alcohol,” said Edwards.

Sean Edwards is the Founder and Co-Owner of a newly announced distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky. The new startup company is launching Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co. with plans to build a $5.4 million, 34, 000 square foot production facility in Lexington’s Distillery District. This is the same area that is home to the historic James Pepper Distillery that reopened in 2017 and Barrel House Distilling that started in 2006. When completed Edwards distillery is expected to be the largest African-American owned distillery in the state of Kentucky.