Illuminating a New Era of
Kentucky Bourbon
About Us
We are illuminating a new era of Kentucky Bourbon. Eastern Light is a locally owned and operated distillery being developed in the foothills of Eastern Kentucky. From our home in Morehead (Rowan County), we will help bring a new era of innovation to the state’s signature Bourbon industry.
Our passion and experience in the world of whiskey production inspired us to address growing challenges in the spirits industry by marrying Bourbon and entrepreneurism – two things that have helped our state flourish, and that are critical to its future.
The Distillery
We are looking east at a new day dawning for Kentucky Bourbon with the introduction of Eastern Light Distilling. The exciting new venture headquartered in Morehead, Kentucky is led by seasoned Bourbon industry veterans, including an internationally recognized master distiller and a senior industry executive with decades of experience managing and promoting major Bourbon brands.
The 230-acre campus will be home to an approximately 50,000 square foot distillery building, rickhouses, a full bottling facility, a unique Bourbon tourism experience, a special event space and other operations employing more than 50 full-time staff.
Look East
Building a burgeoning brand at Bourbon & Beyond
September 21, 2024
Louisville Business First
Cordell Lawrence, founding partner and CEO of Eastern Light Distillery, said the vast majority of visitors to the distiller’s booth at the Bourbon & Beyond festival were from out of state — some from as far away as Australia. He said that makes the four-day festival the perfect introduction spot for not only bourbon, but also to Kentucky agriculture.
Exclusively at Bourbon & Beyond, Eastern Light Distilling offers signature cocktails
September 20, 2024
Louisville Courier Journal
Ahead of opening in Kentucky, locally owned Eastern Light Distilling provided signature cocktails at Bourbon & Beyond all weekend. Watch the video to see their drinks.