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Our mission is to act with a single-minded determination, guided by our genuine passion for the spirits we create. Rare, small-batch Kentucky whiskeys. Truly distinct with extraordinary character.
The Story of RD1
In 1865,the Ashland Distillery was established, the first to obtain a federally registered distillery license, and was assigned RD#1. Located on Manchester Street at the city limits of Lexington, KY, today, the remains of the original distillery can be found at what is now the entrance to Lexington’s Distillery District. In 2021, RD1 Distillery was reborn with the mission to bring a portfolio that inherits the storied history of the distillery but also a quality worth of Lexington’s legendary whiskey heritage.
Awarding-Winning Whiskies
The experts agree! RD1's portfolio of Award-Winning Kentucky Straight Whiskies are worth the recognition and the experience. Try them for yourself and experience the new legacy of RD1.
Craft it your way
Did you know the first recorded cocktail recipe was over 430 years ago in 1586? Here are some classic and reimagined cocktails. Try your favorite with our blended whiskey, Manchester Reserve!
An Introduction to RD1
Don't let us say it all.
Industry Experts and Mixologists share their opinions and creations with our award-winning whiskies.
In the News
Our legacy is one of community. Find out more about our brand, our history, and what the best of the industry are saying about RD1.
No, it's not Photoshopped. The Pope Gifted a Bottle of William Tarr
Father Jim Sichko visited Rome and gifted Pope Francis with a limited release of RD1 Spirits' WM. Tarr. The bottle...
RD1 Spirits Wins Double Platinum at 2022 ASCOT Awards
May 23, 2022 (Lexington, KY.) -- Lexington-based RD1 Spirits has won Double Platinum at Fred Minnick’s 2022 ASCOT Awards for...
A Detailed History of RD1's Distillery
In 1865, the Ashland Distillery was established, the first to obtain a federally registered distillery license, and was assigned RD#1....
No, it's not Photoshopped. The Pope Gifted a Bottle of William Tarr
Father Jim Sichko visited Rome and gifted Pope Francis with a limited release of RD1 Spirits' WM. Tarr. The bottle...
RD1 Spirits Wins Double Platinum at 2022 ASCOT Awards
May 23, 2022 (Lexington, KY.) -- Lexington-based RD1 Spirits has won Double Platinum at Fred Minnick’s 2022 ASCOT Awards for...
A Detailed History of RD1's Distillery
In 1865, the Ashland Distillery was established, the first to obtain a federally registered distillery license, and was assigned RD#1....
