Bardstown CEO Visits Bin 110
A tasting to remember!
6-Whiskey Tasting, led by Bardstown Bourbon Co. CEO Mark Erwin!
Looking back at the standout moments of 2025 at Bin 110, our January 2025 tasting with Mark Erwin, President and CEO of Bardstown Bourbon Company, remains a highlight. It wasn't just a tasting; it was a celebration of a long-standing partnership with one of the leading distillers in the industry.
Mark and his wife traveled to the Lake Norman area specifically to support Andy and Bin 110. As Mark shared with the crowd, the two have been friends for years with Bin110 being a "day one supporter of Bardstown.” Andy has curated one of the most extensive Bardstown collections in North Carolina, and has been instrumental in introducing their innovative blends to our local enthusiasts.
The Flight: Six Expressions of Innovation
The night featured a curated journey through the Bardstown portfolio. We explored the boundaries of what bourbon can be with six distinct pours:
Collaborative Series – Silver Oak: A stunning marriage of Kentucky bourbon finished in legendary Silver Oak cabernet sauvignon barrels.
Collaborative Series – Amrut: An adventurous blend finished in Indian Single Malt casks, offering a unique global profile.
Discovery Series #10, #11, & #12: A rare side-by-side-by-side tasting of the last 3 Discovery releases, showcasing the distillery’s mastery of blending aged stocks from across the country.
West Virginia Great Barrel Co. Rye: A standout rye finished in specialty barrels specifically constructed for Bardstown Bourbon Co., with alternating staves of Cherry and Oak, then infrared-toasted.
A Conversation with a Leader
After the tasting, the room settled in for a rare opportunity to hear directly from Mark. He spoke about the rapid evolution of Bardstown Bourbon Company—from their state-of-the-art distillery in Kentucky to their "transparency-first" approach to blending.
The Q&A session allowed our guests to go "behind the curtain" of the bourbon industry, discussing the craft, the future of the brand, and the importance of the relationship between the distillery and the bars like Bin 110 that champion their work.
Experience Bardstown at Bin 110
Events like these are why we do what we do—bringing the biggest names in bourbon right here to Lake Norman. While the Bardstown team has headed back to Kentucky, their spirit and their best bottles remain a permanent fixture on our shelves. If you’re interested in exploring the world of Bardstown for yourself, we currently have 25 different bottles and expressions available for you to sample, including releases from their sister distillery, Green River.
Click here to see our full, up-to-date Bardstown collection and our entire whiskey list.
