Independent archive documenting LF Heritage Distilling’s Bloodlines bourbon, including bottle details, labeling, and packaging context.

Bloodlines Bourbon Release Overview

This page documents LF Heritage Distilling’s Bloodlines bourbon release as part of an independent historical archive. This resource preserves bottle variations, label design, packaging evolution, and community-referenced details within the Kentucky bourbon landscape. This site is not affiliated with LF Heritage Distilling.

Bottle Information

  • Bottle Name: Bloodlines
  • Brand Line: Bloodlines Bourbon
  • Distillery: LF Heritage Distilling (formerly Limestone Farms)
  • State: Kentucky
  • Category: Bourbon

See the Bloodlines Heritage (6 Year) release here:
https://lfheritagedistilling.com/bloodlines-heritage-6-year/

For federal labeling standards, see the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): https://www.ttb.gov/labeling

Collector Notes

The base Bloodlines bourbon release is often contrasted with the Bloodlines Heritage 6-year and the Bloodlines Small Batch to observe how the packaging and expressions change across the line. Bottle labeling, proof marking, and stylistic ornamentation may evolve between batches and printing cycles.

This page also serves archival purposes for enthusiasts who track label modifications, cap/cork design, and stamp variations between production runs. Over time, these details become historically significant markers for identifying the release lineage.

This archive is independently maintained and does not represent LF Heritage Distilling. Information is gathered from publicly available photographs, enthusiast contributions, and visual analysis for historical reference.

Production & Packaging Significance

Bloodlines bourbon is often examined not only for flavor but for its evolving visual identity. Enthusiasts have documented differences in bottle molds, glass tint, closure style, and the weight of the bottle itself. Some variations also include subtle shifts in label foil tone, tree icon shading, and the depth of background embossing, all of which contribute to establishing lineage between bottlings.

Within collector circles, Bloodlines is frequently compared alongside Bloodlines Heritage 6-Year and Bloodlines Small Batch to trace how the line has progressed visually and institutionally. These variations offer insight into marketing direction, distributor strategy, and how LF Heritage Distilling has adapted the product over time.

Archival Purpose

This page exists as a neutral-reference archive, independent of LF Heritage Distilling. All information is compiled from publicly accessible material — bottle photography, collector submissions, and observable packaging data. This effort ensures that changes in presentation remain documented, even as bottles leave circulation and become increasingly rare.

Historical Position Within the Bloodlines Family

Bloodlines bourbon represents the base expression of the LF Heritage Bloodlines line, serving as a foundational benchmark for comparing other releases such as Bloodlines Heritage (6-Year) and Bloodlines Small Batch. The core Bloodlines bottling allows enthusiasts and historians to observe the line’s earliest visual, labeling, and packaging standards, creating a reference point for identifying changes in future releases. This relationship between base expression and subsequent variants helps contextualize the development of the Bloodlines identity over time.


Flavor & Sensory Notes (Community-Sourced)

While this archive is not affiliated with LF Heritage Distilling, collector feedback often describes Bloodlines bourbon as approachable, balanced, and rooted in Kentucky bourbon tradition. Observers have referenced flavor characteristics such as caramelized sugar, spice-forward oak, subtle nuttiness, and an evolving finish that reflects age and blend composition. These impressions are experiential and anecdotal, not official tasting notes, but contribute meaningfully to the historical documentation of the bottle’s reception among enthusiasts.


Photographic Verification Standards

All images associated with this archive are preserved with high fidelity to ensure clarity of visual characteristics such as:

  • cork and cap construction
  • label typography and spacing
  • batch/series identification
  • tax stamps and seal markings where applicable
  • coloration and dyeing of paper and foil elements
  • graphical changes to the LF tree motif

These elements are crucial for archivists, authentication, and packaging study.


Non-Commercial & Independent Statement

This archive does not represent LF Heritage Distilling, nor does it promote or sell any bourbon product. Its purpose is strictly documentation-oriented. All information presented here is sourced from publicly available material and enthusiast contributions. No proprietary data, distillery-issued trade information, or unpublished internal material is included.


Contribution & Correction Requests

Collectors and researchers are encouraged to submit verified updates, photographs, or correction requests where applicable. Because bourbon packaging evolves, this archive expands dynamically as new examples surface. The goal is accuracy, historical clarity, and preservation of bottle lineage for the benefit of the wider whiskey community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloodlines bourbon the same as Bloodlines Heritage?
No. Bloodlines bourbon is the base expression, while Bloodlines Heritage (6-year) is an aged variant within the same brand lineage.

Is this archive affiliated with LF Heritage Distilling?
No. This site is independently maintained and not connected to LF Heritage Distilling or its ownership.

Why do some Bloodlines bottles look slightly different?
Packaging changes, label printing differences, and cork variations occur between bottling cycles and can indicate production timeframes.

Can collectors contribute bottle images or corrections?
Yes — verified submissions are welcomed to help maintain packaging accuracy and historical clarity.

LF Heritage Distilling Bloodlines bourbon bottle
LF Heritage Distilling Bloodlines bourbon bottle photographed on black background.