Our Membership
“Membership has its benefits.” — Barry Brinegar
Join the Lexington Bourbon Society and never look back!
Bourbon's neat, but there is more available to you with an annual LBS Membership...
You might be thinking to yourself, "Why should I join LBS when you already offer so many awesome non-member events?"
Well...you would be missing out on all the members-only benefits such as special barrel pick bottles, LBS discounts at local establishments, and swag. Who doesn't like swag??? So, let's go and join LBS today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Free members-only events
Discounted tickets to LBS public events
Discounted tickets to bourbon events held by LBS friends and partner organizations
Right of first refusal to LBS whole-barrel selection and purchase
Private online group with access to offers and events for paid members.
Various pop-up opportunities presented by our board members.
The dues for membership are $150.00 per year. We also offer household membership for 2 which is $250.00 per year (perfect for spouses).
Upon receiving your completed application and payment for dues, membership is active for one full year (365 days).
Yes, renewal is required within 365 days of your last payment if you would like to continue benefiting from LBS membership opportunities.
You can join by visiting our Become a Member page to sign up today. Alternatively, you can contact our membership chair to get a printed version of the membership application.
Please contact the membership chair, Chris Rose, at membership@lexingtonbourbonsociety.com or additional inquiries on joining the Lexington Bourbon Society.
Your membership to enjoy!
Members Walter and Maggie share their perspective on LBS membership.
We have been members of the Lexington Bourbon Society for just over a year. It has been a great experience meeting great people with a shared interest in bourbon.
There have many opportunities to learn more about bourbon and many distilleries. Also, many tastings have introduced us to brands we may never have tried.
Even during these difficult times, we have found ways to get together and have some fun. Whether it is trivia nights or just a virtual happy hour. Even a great event learning about cocktails and how to make some tasty versions of some signature bourbon ones.
Moving forward in 2026
During the 2020 pandemic, the Lexington Bourbon Society came together with several opportunities to virtually meet, celebrate, and appreciate all things bourbon. Today, we continue to work diligently with our board officers to provide safe and diverse programming to accommodate as many members as possible. We encourage masking for indoor activities, we practice social distancing, and we follow guidelines from the CDC and the state of Kentucky.
International Membership
LBS goes international for its membership, as Members Chris and Lea-Ann share being part of the Kentucky bourbon community.