A new distillery is coming to Henderson, KY.
Henderson Distilling Co. recently broke ground on a more than $5 million project to build a startup distillery in downtown Henderson.
Making World-Class Spirits
Founders Andrew and Meredith Powell will rehabilitate the former Henderson Municipal Power & Light campus in downtown Henderson as part of this project.
They also will construct a new building on the campus, with barrels stored in a renovated building on the property and a visitor center located in a 7,000-square-foot structure facing Main Street.
“Meredith and I are truly humbled by the vision and faith of our partners who have joined us in this venture. We are also immensely grateful for our state, county and local partners who have helped get us to this point,” said Andrew Powell, Co-Founder of Henderson Distilling. “It is really exciting to get to rekindle the distilling industry in Henderson, and we are committed to creating world-class spirits and experiences that will be enjoyed and remembered for generations to come.”
The operation will include a full-production distillery, as well as tourism and retail space, and is expected to open in early 2025.
Ground and site work have already begun for the new craft distillery stillhouse.
Economic Growth For Henderson
The facility will produce bourbon and rye whiskeys along with other spirits, and feature 30-foot glass windows, offering guests views of the river, railroad bridge and column stills.
“With every groundbreaking event, we celebrate another quality investment that will bring job opportunities and economic growth to the commonwealth,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “This is an exciting next step for Henderson Distilling Co. and the Henderson County community. I want to thank the company’s leadership for their belief in what this great state has to offer and look forward to their success here in Kentucky.”
The project is expected to create at least 12 full-time jobs.
Meredith will serve as the head distiller, overseeing all aspects of bourbon production, while Andrew will handle the business operations.
With the Powell family and all their investors connected to Henderson, Andrew referred to the project as a “community distillery.”
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