Sure, National Bourbon Day is great, but who needs a made up holiday to inspire you to head to the distilleries when there are all these cute cats?!
Distilleries have a long history of employing these fierce feline hunters to protect against mice and birds who may otherwise mess with the much-needed grain.
When off duty, you’ll find these furry cuties lounging in sunny spots on top of bourbon barrels or prowling for pets.
From Frankfort to Danville, and even right here in Louisville, here are some of the adorable distillery cats that make the Kentucky Bourbon Trail even more fun!
MJ and Benny
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery Instagram @jmattingly1845Pluto
Whiskey Thief Distilling Instagram @whiskeythiefdistillingRed
MB Roland Distillery Instagram @mbrolanddistilleryWhisky Jean Samuels
Maker’s Mark Instagram @committed2makersRyeKentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Instagram/@whiskeyandwhitetailsCooper Wilderness Trail Distillery Instagram @bennybourbon101Roger
Old Pogue Distillery Instagram @pogbrbnRowan
Willett Distillery Instagram @willettdistilleryChar
Preservation Distillery + Farm Instagram @outlaw_17_tangoRich Key
Castle & Key Distillery Instagram @castleandkeyThumper
Neely Family Distillery Instagram @neeleyfamilydistilleryTipsy
Bluegrass Distillers Instagram @bluegrassdistillers
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