1The fields
It starts in the fields.
Our member farms are among the region's largest producers of non-GMO corn, grown specifically for distilling Kentucky's bourbons. That same care goes into the beef.
Quality Beyond The Grade.
Two reservations. One standard.
Half or whole. Both finished the same way, cut to the same standard, and delivered directly to your door.
Finished the right way. Every time.
Our member farms grow non-GMO corn for Kentucky bourbon distilleries. The spent grain comes back after distilling, and the cattle finish on it for three months.
2The still
The distilleries take the corn.
Mashed, fermented and distilled into bourbon in Kentucky. What the stills leave behind is spent grain mash: wet, rich, and full of flavor most cattle never see.
3The mash
The mash is the feed.
The spent grain comes back to the farms and goes into the feed bunk. For the last three months before harvest it is what the cattle eat. Nothing wasted. A loop closed.
4The pasture
Raised on bluegrass and limestone water.
Pasture-raised and grass-fed for most of their lives, in the bluegrass around Shelbyville. The region's limestone-filtered water gives Kentucky's bourbons, and this beef, a depth of character.
5The table
Finished with purpose.
Sold by the half and the whole, in limited quantities. Delivered to your door.
That window produces richer flavor, firmer texture, and stronger yield in every cut.
Fig. — Ribeye, bourbon mash finishedWhat the grade sees
Quality beyond the grade.
What the grade measures ends where the finish begins. Carcass traits tell part of the story. The three months that follow tell the rest.
The grade tells you what the animal was. The finish determines what ends up on your table. Three months on bourbon distillery grain produces the marbling, the flavor, and the eating quality that separate Bourbon Beef from commodity beef.
- I
Distinctive rich flavor
A depth of character that comes from the mash finish and the limestone water.
- II
Exceptional eating quality
Exceptional marbling that renders slowly, keeping every cut tender through the last bite.
- III
Premium characteristics
Raised with intention, finished in Kentucky, produced in small, accountable numbers.
Beyond Capable. One Standard.
Half or whole.
Processing, packaging, and home delivery are included in both. Reservations are held in your name and fulfilled on our production schedule.
Half Beef
$6,500285+ lbs
A half beef covers your full range of cuts: steaks, roasts, ground beef, short ribs, and everyday cuts. Everything individually packaged, labeled, and frozen.
- Packaged weight285lbs, minimum
- Freezer space8-10cubic feet
A full range of cuts: steaks, roasts, ground beef, short ribs and everyday cuts. Everything individually packaged, labeled and frozen, cut to your specification.
- Processing, packaging, and home delivery included
- Cut and packaged to your specification
- Reserved in your name
Whole Beef
$10,000570+ lbs
Built for households that cook beef regularly or want the full reservation in a single delivery.
- Packaged weight570lbs, minimum
- Freezer space20-22cubic feet
A full range of cuts: steaks, roasts, ground beef, short ribs and everyday cuts. Everything individually packaged, labeled and frozen, cut to your specification.
- Processing, packaging, and home delivery included
- Cut and packaged to your specification
- Reserved in your name
The cut sheet.
What arrives, side by side. Everything is cut and packaged to your specification, then labeled and frozen.
Half Beef
Your reservation
Whole Beef
285+lbs, minimum
Packaged weightDelivered to your door
570+lbs, minimum
8-10cubic feet
Freezer space neededApproximate
20-22cubic feet
Included
SteaksCut to your specification
Included
Included
RoastsCut to your specification
Included
Included
Ground beefPackaged and labeled
Included
Included
Short ribsPackaged and labeled
Included
Included
Everyday cutsPackaged and labeled
Included
3months
Finishing periodOn bourbon distillery grain
3months
$6,500Delivered to Door
PriceProcessing, packaging and home delivery included
$10,000Delivered to Door
| Your reservation | Half Beef | Whole Beef |
|---|---|---|
| Packaged weight | 285+ lbs | 570+ lbs |
| Freezer space needed | 8-10 cubic feet | 20-22 cubic feet |
| Finishing period | 3 months | 3 months |
| Price, delivered to door | $6,500 | $10,000 |
Processing, packaging, and home delivery are included in both. There are no hidden fees. The price you see is the price you pay. See every cut
Reserving sends us a request and we confirm availability and terms with you before anything is held or charged. Availability is based on planned cattle production.
Quality Beyond The Grade.
Because what you grow matters.
Non-GMO corn. Kentucky bourbon mash finishing. Limited availability. Delivered to your door.
- Where it was finished.Shelbyville, Kentucky.
- How it was finished.Bourbon distillery grain, three months.
- What it contains.No added hormones. Non-GMO feed.
- What goes to your door.Cut, packaged, labeled, and frozen to your specification.
- Who handles your reservation.A person. Not a system.
Every decision behind a Bourbon Beef reservation was made because it produces better beef, and there are far easier ways to raise cattle than this.
Ready to reserve yours?
Reservations go in order. A reservation holds your place while we answer your questions.