Blade and Bow - Bourbon Whiskey

The Blade and Bow story began with the founding of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in 1935, a Louisville icon and home of the fathers of bourbon. With a commitment to craft and artistry, Stitzel-Weller redefined what Kentucky bourbon could be until it stopped distilling in 1992.

Named after the two parts of a skeleton key, the blade shaft and the decorated bow, the Blade and Bow brand pays homage to the five keys that once hung on the door of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery.

These keys represented the five steps of bourbon making - grain, yeast, fermentation, distillation and aging. But more importantly, they symbolize the southern traditions of hospitality, warmth and enjoying the finer things in life.

Today, Blade and Bow opens the door to the next chapter in Stitzel-Weller's famous story. The Blade and Bow family includes two distinct flavors: Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey