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After a lawsuit was filed on Thursday by former guests over potential secret videos made at The Kentucky Castle, the Woodford County landmark issued its first public comment, denying that guests were recorded.
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In a lengthy statement from a public relations team, TKC Hospitality, parent company of The Kentucky Castle, said:
“TKC Hospitality unequivocally rejects the allegations suggesting that guests were secretly recorded while staying at our property. There is no evidence supporting these claims, and we are deeply disappointed by the continued circulation of speculation and misleading narratives that have unfairly called into question the integrity of our property, employees and operations,” the hotel’s statement said.
The hotel, restaurant and venue, which also has a pool and spa on site, was purchased in 2023 by Angel’s Envy bourbon founder Wes Henderson, who has been accused in a separate lawsuit by family members of secretly filming them and others in private situations at multiple locations.
According to that filing, which is sealed in Oldham Circuit Court, footage found by the family members contained video “that captured sex at the Kentucky Castle, which is connected to a business interest of the Defendant Wes Henderson.”
Henderson sold Angel’s Envy in 2015 for a reported $150 million. He launched a new whiskey brand, True Story, with plans to build a $92 million distillery nearby. Those plans are on hold.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed it is investigating the case.
Boxcar PR, which issued the statement, also represents Wes Henderson, but confirmed that the statement was not attributed to Henderson, only to TKC. TKC Hospitality and affiliate TKC Distilling fired Henderson in October and appointed his son, Kyle, as CEO, but he remains listed as a member of both businesses on the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website.
Attorneys for Henderson and for The Kentucky Castle did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. They have not yet filed responses to the latest lawsuit.
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An attorney for The Kentucky Castle has previously said that the hotel was searched, and no recording devices were found. But it is unclear when that search was conducted or who did it.
In TKC Hospitality’s statement on Thursday, the company said, “Let us be absolutely clear: No unauthorized recording devices or evidence of their previous existence were found following a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) sweep and multiple physical searches of the property. There is no evidence that guests were secretly recorded in their accommodations, nor has any evidence been presented establishing that any guest was secretly recorded at The Kentucky Castle.
“It is particularly troubling that this lawsuit appears to rely on media reports and speculation rather than independently verified evidence of wrongdoing involving hotel guests. Media coverage, regardless of how frequently allegations are repeated, does not establish their truth. Speculation should not be presented as fact, and unsubstantiated claims should not be allowed to overshadow the reputation of a property and the dedicated people who work there.
“The privacy, safety and trust of our guests have always been, and will continue to be our highest priorities. We take these matters extremely seriously. TKC Hospitality has not been contacted by law enforcement or notified of any investigation concerning allegations of unauthorized recording of guests at The Kentucky Castle. Should any such investigation arise, we would fully cooperate with the appropriate authorities.
“While we cannot comment on the specifics of pending litigation, we categorically reject any suggestion that The Kentucky Castle or anyone associated with the property permitted, participated in or concealed the unlawful recording activity alleged. We intend to vigorously defend against these allegations and will not allow unsubstantiated accusations or misleading characterizations to go unchallenged.
“Our employees, guests and community deserve facts, not speculation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting the reputation and legacy of The Kentucky Castle while continuing to provide the exceptional hospitality and experiences our guests have come to expect and deserve at this treasured destination in the heart of the Bluegrass.”
An attorney for the Virginia couple who filed the Woodford County lawsuit on Nov. 12 did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The lawsuit is seeking to become a class action, representing other guests who stayed at The Kentucky Castle.
This story was originally published November 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM with the headline “Kentucky Castle hotel denies secretly recording guests, says lawsuit relies on ‘speculation’.”
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