Castle & Key Distillery announced that early applications are now open for Castle & Key’s new exclusive membership program: The Key Collective. 

Members gain access to rare and limited edition spirits, exclusive events both in person and online, behind-the-scenes experiences, and many more member perks. Interested applicants can apply here for an individual or family plan starting at $1,000; limited spots are available for the initial enrollment period.

The initial members welcome event will be held on September 12, 2025 with a guided tasting of the second release. The event is also an opportunity to meet the makers behind the whiskey and connect with fellow founding members. Applications will be reviewed and parties will be notified of their status prior to the inaugural event. If accepted, applicants will receive an enrollment invitation with next steps.

“We created the Key Collective, a members-only society, to unlock a deeper experience within our castle walls,” Will Arvin, co-founder of Castle & Key Distillery, said in a news release. “The program benefits include exclusive gatherings, boldly experimental bottles, and highly sought-after releases not available on-shelf to the public. Castle & Key fans and whiskey enthusiasts are advised to enroll quickly to ensure their RSVP to our launch event and next members-only bottle.”

Membership benefits include:

• Premium Bottles & Members-Only Experimental Program 
  • Members receive exclusive bottles of gin and whiskey—from aged single barrel selections to one-of-a-kind creations 
  • Autumn 2025: Single Barrel 7-Year Hickory King and fall seasonal Harvest gin
  • Winter 2025: Experimental VDN Single Barrel, rye whiskey finished in Vino De Naranja Barrels and Roots of Ruin Dry Gin 
• Exclusive Gatherings and VIP Access with Every Visit
  • Exclusive member pours at Taylorton Station and Castle & Key 502 Louisville
  • Thieve-a-pour from select barrels whenever members visit 
  • Skip the line access to early distillery bottle releases 
  • Behind-the-scenes access to new occasions at the distillery before the public 
• Complimentary Tickets and Discounts
  • Includes two monthly tickets to the Spring House Music Series
  • Discounted members-only cocktails
  • Complimentary tour of Coolmore at Ashford Stud
  • Complimentary ticket to the Distillery Experience with every distillery visit 
  • Castle & Key lodging discounts 

In addition, the membership includes all-inclusive events throughout the year, such as the Speakeasy series, mixology classes, special performances, progressive tastings, and access to the Castle & Key leadership team. 

For more information please visit keycollective.vip. 

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ABOUT CASTLE & KEY  

Castle & Key is steeped in Kentucky distilling history. With its stunning site dating back to 1887, the distillery is known both as the birthplace of bourbon hospitality and for the high-quality Kentucky spirits made there today. In 2014, Co-Founder Will Arvin began restoring The Old Taylor Distillery — which had fallen to ruin after decades of neglect — with a vision of creating an immersive distillery experience. Today, the restored distillery has become a popular travel destination for enthusiasts of spirits and history alike. The facility expertly juxtaposes historic architecture and spirits production alongside expansive gardens and public spaces designed by famed fine gardener Jon Carloftis. For more information visit  CastleAndKey.com.