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Completed in 1912 at 534 feet long and capable of housing 33,000 barrels Warehouse B at Castle and Key Distillery is recognized as the longest bourbon rickhouse of its kind in the world! When you enter the mammoth building your mind whirls as you try to comprehend the size of it! The smell of millions of angel shares have permeated every nook and cranny of it wrapping all that enter in the spirits of barrels past. The light play, the dust, the wonderful aroma and the weathered wood tones converge making this an incredible experience which I am sharing in this painting. Col. Taylor’s plan to amaze the guests as they approached Taylorton Station with the immense size of Warehouse B was a rousing success that still accomplishes its goal today.

Have you ever entered a space and been truly awestruck by the history of it? For me, after years of trying to get inside Warehouse B that was how I felt. I had this painting dancing in my head from the first time I saw the imposing brick structure. This was the outcome. 

In this painting I delve into the ruins of the historic Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It stands as a haunting, moss-draped monument with nature slowly reclaiming the birthplace of modern bourbon chemistry. The ruins are located on the Glenns Creek Distillery site, a fabulous craft distillery steeped in bourbon history and knowledge. They did offer tours of the ruins a couple times a year which is where I had the opportunity to snap the photos I used as reference for this painting. I tried to capture the feeling of the drizzly day we were there. The lighting added to the melancholy setting. I have added five crows, a group of crows is called a murder, thus the title.

Nestled in a rolling meadow surrounded by the blue mountains an old bourbon barrel has new life as nature repurposes it into a wildflower planter and butterfly sanctuary. I've included my wife’s favorite butterflies, the Monarch and Black Swallowtail. The barrel sports the name of our favorite destination when we come down, Frankfort. The flowers soaking in the sun are a wide variety including Blackeyed Susans, White Daisies and a nod to Kentucky with the state flower the Golden Rod peaking up from behind the makeshift flower garden.  This was a fun painting to pay tribute to beautiful Kentucky and its rich distilling history. 

Every distillery has its stories and at Bluegrass Distiller’s one of the best has four paws, a curious yet aloof manner and answers to the name Tipsy! She is the official sunbeam inspector, guardian of the rick, and ambassador of charm and cuteness. I had the opportunity to be greeted and  promptly ignored by Tipsy on the porch one sunny afternoon which was the inspiration for this piece. 

Warm light pours through the tall windowpanes illuminating a quiet aisle greeting the morning sun. The contrast of the dark rick wood beams and the warm golden oak barrels as they stretch into the distance sets the scene. The slanted rays of sunlight cut through the shadows and catch the dust motes as they fall. The lone barrel in the aisle adds a sense of mystery with its placement. One can almost hear the floor boards creek and smell the atmosphere filled with the evaporating moisture, the angels’ share. Warehouse A at Wild Turkey Distillery has turned out some legendary whiskey and was my inspiration for this painting. 

Bathed in soft light and reflected in crystal clear spring water, the Springhouse at Castle and Key Distillery is a tribute to nature, classical design and craftsmanship. Completed in 1887 over the natural limestone spring that gave life to the historic old distillery, its distinctive key hole design represents the “Key” to great bourbon. The Springhouse has become an icon of Kentucky's bourbon history and heritage which lures patrons to pause and enjoy the beauty, which is the inspiration of this painting. It is one of many memorable spots on the Castle and Key Distillery grounds.

Sunlight dances across the water as the vibrant gardens frame a pathway into quiet reflection. The Sunken Garden at Castle and Key Distillery is a magical place where history, landscape design and nature exist in perfect harmony. Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr was the original force behind its creation and it still amazes visitors to this day. This painting celebrates this peaceful corner of Castle and Key Distillery, where fine alcohol comes from gorgeous surroundings.

Standing majestically the castle of Castle and Key Distillery is one of Kentucky’s most recognizable bourbon landmarks and has since it was constructed by the legendary Col EH Taylor in 1887. Its limestone walls,crenellated towers, and signature blue doors are an enduring symbol of whiskey and spirits craftsmanship. It is surrounded by grounds that are truly second to none. This painting celebrates the character and history of this remarkable location. I tried to capture the shadows and vibrancy of a sunny summer day at the grand old distillery and its new found revitalization.  This is where generations of bourbon distilling tradition continue to meet the beauty of the Kentucky landscape.

The vibrant tree swallow perches on a weathered barbed wire surrounded by black-eyed Susans and asters. the rich bluer bird contrasts beautifully with the warm, sunlit meadow in this quiet moment of natural neauty.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

The vibrant tree swallow perches on a weathered barbed wire surrounded by black-eyed Susans and asters. the rich bluer bird contrasts beautifully with the warm, sunlit meadow in this quiet moment of natural neauty.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

The Iconic Castle            

Standing majestically the castle of Castle and Key Distillery is one of Kentucky’s most recognizable bourbon landmarks and has since it was constructed by the legendary Col EH Taylor in 1887. Its limestone walls,crenellated towers, and signature blue doors are an enduring symbol of whiskey and spirits craftsmanship. It is surrounded by grounds that are truly second to none. This painting celebrates the character and history of this remarkable location. I tried to capture the shadows and vibrancy of a sunny summer day at the grand old distillery and its new found revitalization.  This is where generations of bourbon distilling tradition continue to meet the beauty of the Kentucky landscape.

Doug Keller

All prints are Giclee’ museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Nestled in a rolling meadow surrounded by the blue mountains an old bourbon barrel has new life as nature repurposes it into a wildflower planter and butterfly sanctuary. I've included my wife’s favorite butterflies, the Monarch and Black Swallowtail. The barrel sports the name of our favorite destination when we come down, Frankfort. The flowers soaking in the sun are a wide variety including Blackeyed Susans, White Daisies and a nod to Kentucky with the state flower the Golden Rod peaking up from behind the makeshift flower garden.  This was a fun painting to pay tribute to Kentucky’s beautiful scenery and its rich distilling history. 

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Murder at the Distillery

In this painting I delve into the ruins of the historic Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It stands as a haunting, moss-draped monument with nature slowly reclaiming the birthplace of modern bourbon chemistry. The ruins are located on the Glenns Creek Distillery site, a fabulous craft distillery steeped in bourbon history and knowledge. They did offer tours of the ruins a couple times a year which is where I had the opportunity to snap the photos I used as reference for this painting. I have added five crows, a group of crows is called a murder, thus the title. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture and try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Bathed in soft light and reflected in crystal clear spring water, the Springhouse at Castle and Key Distillery is a tribute to nature, classical design and craftsmanship. Completed in 1887 over the natural limestone spring that gave life to the historic old distillery, its distinctive key hole design represents the “Key” to great bourbon. The Springhouse has become an icon of Kentucky's bourbon history and heritage which lures patrons to pause and enjoy the beauty, which is the inspiration of this painting. It is one of many memorable spots on the Castle and Key Distillery grounds.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Warehouse B                                          

Completed in 1912 at 534 feet long and capable of housing 33,000 Warehouse B at Castle and Key Distillery is recognized as the longest bourbon rickhouse of its kind in the world! When you enter the mammoth building your mind whirls as you try to comprehend the size of it! The smell of millions of angel shares have permeated every nook and cranny of it wrapping all that enter in the ghosts of barrels past. The light play, the dust, the wonderful aroma and the weathered wood tones converge making this an incredible experience which I am sharing in this painting. Col. Taylor’s plan to amaze the guests as they approached Taylorton Station with the immense size of Warehouse B was a rousing success that still accomplishes its goal today.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Sunlight dances across the water as the vibrant gardens frame a pathway into quiet reflection. The Sunken Garden at Castle and Key Distillery is a magical place where history, landscape design and nature exist in perfect harmony. Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr was the original force behind its creation and it still amazes visitors to this day. This painting celebrates this peaceful corner of Castle and Key Distillery, where fine alcohol comes from gorgeous surroundings.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Colossians 3:23–24

Every distillery has its stories and at Bluegrass Distiller’s one of the best has four paws, a curious yet aloof manner and answers to the name Tipsy! She is the official sunbeam inspector, guardian of the rick, and ambassador of charm and cuteness. I had the opportunity to be greeted and  promptly ignored by Tipsy on the porch one sunny afternoon which was the inspiration for this piece.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Sunlit Angels’ Share                                                      

Warm light pours through the tall windowpanes illuminating a quiet aisle greeting the morning sun. The contrast of the dark rick wood beams and the warm golden oak barrels as they stretch into the distance sets the scene. The slanted rays of sunlight cut through the shadows and catch the dust motes as they fall. The lone barrel in the aisle adds a sense of mystery with its placement. One can almost hear the floor boards creek and smell the atmosphere filled with the evaporating moisture, the angels’ share. Warehouse A at Wild Turkey Distillery has turned out some legendary whiskey. A side note: all my rickhouse paintings include a little bourbon inspector, a mouse. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

The Iconic Castle            

Standing majestically the castle of Castle and Key Distillery is one of Kentucky’s most recognizable bourbon landmarks and has since it was constructed by the legendary Col EH Taylor in 1887. Its limestone walls,crenellated towers, and signature blue doors are an enduring symbol of whiskey and spirits craftsmanship. It is surrounded by grounds that are truly second to none. This painting celebrates the character and history of this remarkable location. I tried to capture the shadows and vibrancy of a sunny summer day at the grand old distillery and its new found revitalization.  This is where generations of bourbon distilling tradition continue to meet the beauty of the Kentucky landscape.

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are Giclee’ museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Nestled in a rolling meadow surrounded by the blue mountains an old bourbon barrel has new life as nature repurposes it into a wildflower planter and butterfly sanctuary. I've included my wife’s favorite butterflies, the Monarch and Black Swallowtail. The barrel sports the name of our favorite destination when we come down, Frankfort. The flowers soaking in the sun are a wide variety including Blackeyed Susans, White Daisies and a nod to Kentucky with the state flower the Golden Rod peaking up from behind the makeshift flower garden.  This was a fun painting to pay tribute to Kentucky’s beautiful scenery and its rich distilling history. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Murder at the Distillery

In this painting I delve into the ruins of the historic Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It stands as a haunting, moss-draped monument with nature slowly reclaiming the birthplace of modern bourbon chemistry. The ruins are located on the Glenns Creek Distillery site, a fabulous craft distillery steeped in bourbon history and knowledge. They did offer tours of the ruins a couple times a year which is where I had the opportunity to snap the photos I used as reference for this painting. I have added five crows, a group of crows is called a murder, thus the title. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture and try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Bathed in soft light and reflected in crystal clear spring water, the Springhouse at Castle and Key Distillery is a tribute to nature, classical design and craftsmanship. Completed in 1887 over the natural limestone spring that gave life to the historic old distillery, its distinctive key hole design represents the “Key” to great bourbon. The Springhouse has become an icon of Kentucky's bourbon history and heritage which lures patrons to pause and enjoy the beauty, which is the inspiration of this painting. It is one of many memorable spots on the Castle and Key Distillery grounds.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Warehouse B                                          

Completed in 1912 at 534 feet long and capable of housing 33,000 Warehouse B at Castle and Key Distillery is recognized as the longest bourbon rickhouse of its kind in the world! When you enter the mammoth building your mind whirls as you try to comprehend the size of it! The smell of millions of angel shares have permeated every nook and cranny of it wrapping all that enter in the ghosts of barrels past. The light play, the dust, the wonderful aroma and the weathered wood tones converge making this an incredible experience which I am sharing in this painting. Col. Taylor’s plan to amaze the guests as they approached Taylorton Station with the immense size of Warehouse B was a rousing success that still accomplishes its goal today.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Sunlight dances across the water as the vibrant gardens frame a pathway into quiet reflection. The Sunken Garden at Castle and Key Distillery is a magical place where history, landscape design and nature exist in perfect harmony. Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr was the original force behind its creation and it still amazes visitors to this day. This painting celebrates this peaceful corner of Castle and Key Distillery, where fine alcohol comes from gorgeous surroundings.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Colossians 3:23–24

Every distillery has its stories and at Bluegrass Distiller’s one of the best has four paws, a curious yet aloof manner and answers to the name Tipsy! She is the official sunbeam inspector, guardian of the rick, and ambassador of charm and cuteness. I had the opportunity to be greeted and  promptly ignored by Tipsy on the porch one sunny afternoon which was the inspiration for this piece.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Every distillery has its stories and at Bluegrass Distiller’s one of the best has four paws, a curious yet aloof manner and answers to the name Tipsy! She is the official sunbeam inspector, guardian of the rick, and ambassador of charm and cuteness. I had the opportunity to be greeted and  promptly ignored by Tipsy on the porch one sunny afternoon which was the inspiration for this piece.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Sunlight dances across the water as the vibrant gardens frame a pathway into quiet reflection. The Sunken Garden at Castle and Key Distillery is a magical place where history, landscape design and nature exist in perfect harmony. Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr was the original force behind its creation and it still amazes visitors to this day. This painting celebrates this peaceful corner of Castle and Key Distillery, where fine alcohol comes from gorgeous surroundings.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Colossians 3:23–24

Warehouse B                                          

Completed in 1912 at 534 feet long and capable of housing 33,000 Warehouse B at Castle and Key Distillery is recognized as the longest bourbon rickhouse of its kind in the world! When you enter the mammoth building your mind whirls as you try to comprehend the size of it! The smell of millions of angel shares have permeated every nook and cranny of it wrapping all that enter in the ghosts of barrels past. The light play, the dust, the wonderful aroma and the weathered wood tones converge making this an incredible experience which I am sharing in this painting. Col. Taylor’s plan to amaze the guests as they approached Taylorton Station with the immense size of Warehouse B was a rousing success that still accomplishes its goal today.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Bathed in soft light and reflected in crystal clear spring water, the Springhouse at Castle and Key Distillery is a tribute to nature, classical design and craftsmanship. Completed in 1887 over the natural limestone spring that gave life to the historic old distillery, its distinctive key hole design represents the “Key” to great bourbon. The Springhouse has become an icon of Kentucky's bourbon history and heritage which lures patrons to pause and enjoy the beauty, which is the inspiration of this painting. It is one of many memorable spots on the Castle and Key Distillery grounds.

Doug Keller

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting.

Murder at the Distillery

In this painting I delve into the ruins of the historic Old Crow Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It stands as a haunting, moss-draped monument with nature slowly reclaiming the birthplace of modern bourbon chemistry. The ruins are located on the Glenns Creek Distillery site, a fabulous craft distillery steeped in bourbon history and knowledge. They did offer tours of the ruins a couple times a year which is where I had the opportunity to snap the photos I used as reference for this painting. I have added five crows, a group of crows is called a murder, thus the title. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture and try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Nestled in a rolling meadow surrounded by the blue mountains an old bourbon barrel has new life as nature repurposes it into a wildflower planter and butterfly sanctuary. I've included my wife’s favorite butterflies, the Monarch and Black Swallowtail. The barrel sports the name of our favorite destination when we come down, Frankfort. The flowers soaking in the sun are a wide variety including Blackeyed Susans, White Daisies and a nod to Kentucky with the state flower the Golden Rod peaking up from behind the makeshift flower garden.  This was a fun painting to pay tribute to Kentucky’s beautiful scenery and its rich distilling history. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

The Iconic Castle            

Standing majestically the castle of Castle and Key Distillery is one of Kentucky’s most recognizable bourbon landmarks and has since it was constructed by the legendary Col EH Taylor in 1887. Its limestone walls,crenellated towers, and signature blue doors are an enduring symbol of whiskey and spirits craftsmanship. It is surrounded by grounds that are truly second to none. This painting celebrates the character and history of this remarkable location. I tried to capture the shadows and vibrancy of a sunny summer day at the grand old distillery and its new found revitalization.  This is where generations of bourbon distilling tradition continue to meet the beauty of the Kentucky landscape.

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are Giclee’ museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24

Sunlit Angels’ Share                                                      

Warm light pours through the tall windowpanes illuminating a quiet aisle greeting the morning sun. The contrast of the dark rick wood beams and the warm golden oak barrels as they stretch into the distance sets the scene. The slanted rays of sunlight cut through the shadows and catch the dust motes as they fall. The lone barrel in the aisle adds a sense of mystery with its placement. One can almost hear the floor boards creek and smell the atmosphere filled with the evaporating moisture, the angels’ share. Warehouse A at Wild Turkey Distillery has turned out some legendary whiskey. A side note: all my rickhouse paintings include a little bourbon inspector, a mouse. 

Doug Keller

I am a self taught artist from northwest Ohio. I started painting at an early age then diverged into wood carving. Blood thinners directed me back to acrylic painting and I have focused on it for many years. I have a small upstairs studio closely supervised by our two cats on the little 3 acre farm my wife and I own. After many trips to Kentucky’s bourbon spots I have a love of bourbon history and culture. I try to capture it in each painting.

All prints are giclée museum quality prints with special fade resistant ink on acid free materials. They have the highest resolution for the most accurate reproduction of the original painting. 

Colossians 3:23–24