Old Blue Ribbon Farm dates back to the 1800’s and is located in Eminence, Kentucky.  The farm is adjacent to the former site of the Old Blue Ribbon Distillery. Today, the land is part of a farm operation producing over 800 acres of grain, many of which end up in the production of bourbon. The farm is currently the headquarters for Old Blue Ribbon Bourbon and Old Blue Ribbon Whiskey.

Since bourbon originated in Kentucky and is America’s original whiskey, Old Blue Ribbon's history is as important to us as the taste.

DISTILLING

The Fible & Crabb Distilling Company was established in Eminence, Kentucky, in 1872. They were the original distillers of the brand they called Old Blue Ribbon. A poem dedicated to this bourbon was penned by Count Fairfax and published in 1875. The poem extolled the many virtues of Old Blue Ribbon Bourbon.

During the same years, our great, great, grandfather Charles Sehlinger was starting his whiskey and bourbon business on West Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Following his death Charles' widow, sons and then grandsons continued producing fine whiskies as Chas. Sehlinger and Sons. Over the years until Prohibition, the Sehlinger family had such labels as Old Fox, Sagamore Spring, Sycamore Spring, and Milldale Belle. 

AMERICAN ECLIPSE

The tradition of Kentucky’s thoroughbred horses and bourbon are inseparable. Old Blue Ribbon has both. Col. Stephen T. Drane a former owner of Old Blue Ribbon Farm was the owner of American Eclipse, a chestnut stallion considered to be the greatest American racehorse of it’s time. Undefeated in 8 years of racing, Eclipse spent his last years at stud on Colonel Drane’s farm enjoying Kentucky’s famous bluegrass.

Conservation

Since taking ownership of Old Blue Ribbon Farm, our family has worked to protect the farm's natural beauty and preserve its place in local history. Our efforts started with the preservation of the historic house and barns. The footprint of our wooded areas have been undisturbed. The farm is home to wild quail, turkey, deer and many smaller species. Our ponds have attracted ducks, geese, herons and the occasional bald eagle. Last but not least orchards and beehives have been added. Conservation is an ever-evolving process and efforts are made to improve every year.