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Nelson County Distillery Preps for Concert Series and Wedding Venue Grand Opening
As the live music industry returns full force, one of Kentucky's newest venues is seeing some A-listers.News
Billy Ray Cyrus, Collective Soul, and Switchfoot to Headline The Amp at Dant Crossing’s 2022 Concert Series
The Amp at Dant Crossing has added entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus, multi-platinum rockers Collective Soul and GRAMMY-winning group Switchfoot to the venue’s 2022 concert series lineup.News
Regional Amphitheater Hosts Concerts in Scenic Setting
The lineup for the upcoming season at the Amp at Dant Crossing features a variety of national touring talent.News
Dant Crossing Adding The Legacy to its Widening List of Attractions
The next facet of Dant Crossing will open April 21: The Legacy, a 21,000-square-foot events, conference and wedding center.News
Louisville Burgoo Cook-Off, Chef Danielson and Chef Kyle
Chef Dave Danielson joins WHAS11 with Chef Kyle to talk about the Burgoo Bowl hosted by Against the Grain Brewery, sponsored by Monk's Road.News
‘Together Again’: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
The spirit of the Irish returned to the Highlands after the COVID-19 pandemic sidelines the annual parade.News
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Plans New June Event
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival moves beyond its September roots with its inaugural Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge & Distillery Invitational.News
Distillery Reveals Opening Date of New Events Venue
The Legacy, a wedding, events and conference venue at Dant Crossing on the property of Log Still Distillery in Nelson County, Kentucky, is set to open Thursday, April 21.Recipes
A Dant Family Recipe: Butterscotch Pie
Spring is so close we can almost taste it, literally! When we think about spring we think of the warm sunshine, the chirping of birds waking you in the morning, tulips, Easter lilies, and pie. Definitely pie.Recipes
Super Bowl Party Recipes with Monk’s Road Bourbon
Chef Dave Danielson is no rookie when it comes to Super Bowl snacks. He's created three easy and delicious recipes for your Super Bowl Party that will have you doing a victory dance.Recipes
A Dant Family Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Bavarian Cream
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic, sweet and delicious Valentine's Day treat. We kicked it up a notch and added our Monk's Road Bourbon to the recipe.News
Dant Crossing | Historic Bourbon Destination
Wally Dant could see his past and a striking future when he looked at 300-plus acres in Gethsemane near New Haven, about an hour’s drive from both Louisville and Lexington.Recipes
Bourbon Soaked Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic, sweet and delicious Valentine's Day treat. We kicked it up a notch and added our Monk's Road Bourbon to the recipe.News
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Let’s not make it stressful this year. Here are five gift ideas that we know will make their day and honestly both of you can enjoy.Recipes
A Dant Family Recipe: Senate Bean Soup
Amy Dant is known for cooking delicious breakfasts for our guests at The Homestead, but she also holds lots of secret recipes in her back pocket, one of them being Senate Bean Soup. It’s a cozy feel-good recipe and perfect for cold winter days.Accommodations
The Ultimate Guide to a Guy’s Getaway to Bourbon Country
We always hear about the girls planning a trip together, but what about the guys? They need time away too! Grab your friends, bourbon country is calling and you must go. We’ve put a list together of all the attractions and must-do’s when visiting Dant Crossing.News
Renowned Chef David Danielson Joins Dant Crossing and Log Still Distillery
Dant Crossing and Log Still Distillery have hired world-renowned chef and author David Danielson as the brands’ executive chef and food and beverage director.Campus Updates
Dant Crossing Project Spotlight: Dean Architecture
Dean Architecture located in Ridgeland, Mississippi is a third-generation architectural firm that takes pride in the fact that a large percentage of its workload comes from repeat clients with Log Still Distillery being one of them. Dean Architecture has been on campus since we broke ground, designing and building multiple amenities on campus, but we’ll start with the very first project, the Tasting Room.Recipes
Five Delicious Cocktails for Dry January
You might be giving up the alcohol, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the delicious flavors and the beautiful cocktails that come with it. We’ve taken five of our favorite cocktails and turned them into mocktails.News
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour Expands with Four New Distilleries Added to Adventure
As the Kentucky Distillers’ Association begins its celebration of a decade of experiences along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour®, four new distilleries have been added to the country’s first-ever adventure that showcases micro distilling craftsmanship.News
Relax. Refuel. Recharge.
You can’t see everything Kentucky has to offer on an empty tank. Here are few top picks for places to stay the night when visiting Kentucky for Bourbon.Recipes
Southern Living’s Cranberry Sauce Recipe Featuring Monk’s Road Bourbon Whiskey
Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without cranberry sauce. Forget the jiggly kind that's straight out of a can. This recipe might just surprise you and keep you coming back for more.Recipes
A Dant Family Recipe: Scalloped Oysters
There’s always that one dish that has to be included in the Thanksgiving menu. For the Dant Family, it’s Scalloped Oysters.News
Mary Margo Lankford Named Executive Vice President of Dant Crossing and Log Still
Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Nelson County, Kentucky has named Mary Margo Lankford as executive Vice President of Dant Crossing and Log Still Distillery as the brands prepare to expand in 2022.News
Kentucky Bourbon Festival BBQ Challenge Coming to Dant Crossing Next Summer
The KBF partnered with the Kansas City Barbecue Society to create The Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge & Distillery Invitational.News
Video: Wally Dant as Guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ Radio Show
Wally Dant, president and distiller at Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Dant discusses his decision to bring back his family’s distillery and the obstacles he conquered to make it happen.Recipes
In the Kitchen with Amy Dant: Dant Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a staple in the South. They can be made with a little of this and a pinch of that, but everyone seems to have a secret ingredient that makes theirs different from the next. Not to mention, they’re a holiday must-have. Amy Dant was kind enough to share with us her great-grandmother’s ‘Dant Deviled Eggs’ recipe. We hope you enjoy.Family Stories
A Note From the Dant Family: Thank You
We want to thank all of you for this amazing inaugural season at The Amp. Our family hopes you’ve enjoyed the first seasons' line-up of artists.News
High Hopes for Bourbon Tourism
Would you like to see the past, present and future of bourbon tourism in just one place? Visit Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Ky.News
As bourbon still booms, new distilleries open
Recent expansions at Dant Crossing underscore the value of bourbon as an experience rather than just a product.News
Bourbon Bliss in Bardstown
It’s time to raise your “spirits” at the 30th annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival in historic Bardstown.News
A bourbon ‘Field of Dreams’: Distiller finds success with music venue, spirits
Kentucky distillers have learned that if you build a bourbon experience, tourists will come.News
EDITORIAL: Amp’s lineup a refreshing one
The Amp at Dant Crossing — has made a big splash since opening its doors to the public in recent months.News
6 Luxe Bed & Breakfasts Across the South
A true bed and breakfast holds a very special place in the life and heart of a Southern sojourner. We’ve found six luxurious and authentic B&Bs across the South to book for your next road trip.News
An Update with Dant Crossing’s (Log Still Distillery) Wally Dant and Nelson County’s Super Star Kim Huston
The Bo Brothers sat down with Wally Dant to get an update on the progress being made at Nelson County's newest Bourbon Destination in Gethsemane Kentucky!News
Little Big Town Christens The Amp At Dant Crossing Stage
Just a few hours from Music City, a new 2,000-seat outdoor music venue has officially opened in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country.News
Log Still Distillery Celebrates the Grand Opening of ‘The Amp[hitheater]’ with Little Big Town
Good friends, good music and good bourbon whiskey are a recipe for success and that recipe is now baked into Log Still Distillery.News
The Amp at Dant Crossing, a 2,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, has opened
The Amp at Dant Crossing, a 2,000-seat outdoor music venue, has officially opened in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country.News
The Disneyland of Bourbon Experiences – Log Still Distillery & Dant Crossing
There's a new distillery in Kentucky that is raising the bar on your bourbon experience. Some are calling it the Disneyland of Bourbon destinations.News
Tennessean: ‘The Disneyland of distilleries’: Health care CEO uses his family history to launch bourbon business
Wally Dant, a Nashville healthcare CEO, launches a new bourbon distillery in Kentucky on the same land where his ancestors had a still.News
The New York Times: Craft Distilleries Aim to Make Whiskey an Experience
Craft distilleries are becoming more creative, expanding their business model by adding entertainment, recreation and lodging.News
Bourbon Lens Podcast: Reviving the Dant Family Name in Bourbon History – Dant Crossing Opens Kentucky’s Newest Distillery
It’s Kentucky’s newest distillery; Log Still Distillery is located in Gethsemane (just outside of Bardstown in Southern Nelson County).News
Brian Haara: Log Still Distillery Opens For Business
Kentucky’s newest distillery is owned by descendants of one of the oldest distilling families. J.W. “Wally” Dant III, along with his cousins Lynne Dant and Charles Dant, have now opened Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Kentucky.News
Nashville Scene: Nashville-Owned Log Still Distillery Opens Tasting Room
The 300-acre site in Gethsemane, Ky., currently offers gin and sourced whiskey with its own bourbon resting in the barrelFamily Stories
Charles Dant: What “Yake & Amen” means and why we say it in Southern Nelson County.
Even outside the Dant family, there’s more than a few folks working here at Log Still Distillery who grew up in Southern Nelson County. That means we grew up south of the Blue Grass Parkway and ...News
AP: Distillery to build family-friendly destination in Kentucky
AP covers Log Still Distillery’s recent $24 million investment in its Dant Crossing campus and its surrounding features.News
Lexington Herald Leader: Distillery to build family-friendly destination in Kentucky
The Lexington Herald Leader features Wally Dant and Log Still Distillery’s $24 million investment in its Dant Crossing campus, an emerging Kentucky tourist destination.News
The Spirits Business: Entrepreneur J.W. Dant has unveiled the second phase of his Dant Crossing project in Kentucky, U.S., following a US$24 million investment.
The Spirits Business details Wally Dant’s recent investment into Phase 2 of Dant Crossing and Log Still Distillery.News
Nashville Business Journal: MyNexus co-founder, of the famous Dant family, opening bourbon distillery
Joel Stinnett and the Nashville Business Journal cover the plans, progress, and priorities of Dant Crossing and Log Still Distillery.News
Distillery Trail: Log Still Distillery Celebrates its 1st Ribbon-Cutting with Opening of ‘The Homestead’ B&B at Dant Crossing
Distillery Trail covers the ribbon-cutting event for The Homestead Bed and Breakfast at Dant Crossing.News
Whiskey Wash: Getting To Know the Dant Family and Their Legacy
Gary Carter and Whiskey Wash dive into the history of the Dant family and its rich tradition of distilling Kentucky bourbon.Family Stories
Lynne Dant on Naming the Rooms at The Homestead Bed & Breakfast
The grand old home near the center of the property has a storied past. COO and distiller Lynne Dant describes how each room in the home was named to honor an unsung heroine in the family.News
Louisville Business First: New Log Still Distillery attraction to open in spring 2021; names new executive
Sarah Shadburn and Louisville Business First talk to Lynne Dant about plans for Dant Crossing and the Dant family’s storied legacy in southern Nelson County, Kentucky.Accommodations
Welcome Home: A First Look at The Dant’s Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Take a first look at The Homestead, a pinnacle of design among the storied hills and streams of southern Nelson County, Kentucky.News