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    Bardstown Bourbon Company

    4.9 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Rafael V.

    My friends and I stopped by the Bardstown Bourbon Company in Louisville to check their inventory since one of my favorite bourbons is from Bardstown--and they had it in stock. We decided to stay for a drink at the bar, and it ended up being the best cocktail we had during our entire trip to Louisville. Definitely worth the stop.

    Our group at the distillery!
    Stephen K.

    Our experience at Bardstown Bourbon for my soon to be brother in law's bachelor party was exquisite. We were quickly ushered into the private tasting room where they had extremely comfortable chairs, beautiful tables with LED screens and an incredible selection of bourbons for tasting with our expert Mitch! Meeting Mitch was a highlight of our weekend and he had incredible insights to share not only about the bourbon but also about Churchill Downs that we were visiting later! If you're looking for a distillery in Louisville to take your friends to for a tasting - look no further than Bardstown and make sure you ask for Mitch specifically! We'll be back the next time we're in town!

    Andrew H.

    Bardstown has an amazing bar and the facility is immaculate. I highly recommend doing their tours and experiences which give you access and insights to their ideologies and craft.

    Rob K.

    *Really impressed* This space is much larger than I thought. It's bright and vibrant. Service is prompt and friendly. The bartenders know their craft and happy to share details of the drinks on the menu and libations available for purchase. If you're on the urban bourbon, it's worth stopping for a drink...and maybe a t-shirt!

    Ladies room mirror. Beautiful!!
    Diane W.

    This place was last on our impromptu "urban bourbon " tour before getting dinner and heading home. It looks luxurious from the sidewalk and only gets better from there. Light, bright, spacious and vibrant, but the one downside was the bar had limited seating, and it was full. There were open tables, but not the same feel/ interaction with the bartender/ staff, and even other patrons, which to be honest is part of the experience. I am not into bourbon, and am currently not drinking much as I was recently ill, but my husband is the bourbon connoisseur and this was the fourth distillery of the day... He got one of their signature bourbons upon recommendation of the bartender, Inbond Bourbon, black label, and found it to be smooth, flavorful and with a nice, mild aftertaste, so he added another bottle to his collection. He also tried the top bourbon, white label, but not to his preference. Both bottles are well priced, $59/ bottle, for a bourbon of this caliber that usually goes for over $100. Lots of merchandise here, a "fuzzy " wall, and beautiful cut glass mirror frames in the ladies room. Special recognition to MITCH who was friendly, personable, knowledgeable and a great asset to this company. You've certainly made your mother proud!!

    Kiss from a rose cocktail
    Amanda D.

    Stopped in here while exploring the area. We only had drinks at the bar but we were impressed by their menu. I chose the Kiss From A Rose and was obsessed with the orange rose. It almost seemed to bloom as the ice around the orange melted. The drink also sparkled, so sign me up. My friend did a bourbon flight and liked several of the options. They had a couple of special bourbons that you could add on as well. Service was impeccable and quick. Only down side was the seating was a bit tight at the bar. Would definitely stop back in.

    Ross T.

    Big fans of both Bardstown Bourbon stops. The tasting room is right in the middle of Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Great place to stop in for a cocktail or tasting. Wonderful staff and bartenders were welcoming and knowledgeable.

    Bethany C.

    Have been to the flagship in Bardstown, but this was my first visit to this location. My husband and I were checking out whiskey row and this bourbon is one of his favorites since he picked up a signed bottle of their first wheated release. I am not a bourbon fan, and they have a full bar but the bartender talked me into a special crafted cocktail to which I still don't know what it was called. As a non bourbon fan, it was still good. He had the Rye and Shine, which he was thoroughly impressed and said was one of the better cocktails he's ever had. Service was excellent. Cool vibes. Amazing decor, great location, top notch staff. HIGHLY recommend.

    What's up doc
    Roya J.

    Stopped here as we had time between events and it was a great experience. The bartender was personable and made balanced and refreshing cocktails. The floor staff was equally approachable and we bought a bottle that's not distributed outside their stores. The store was also well organized where I'd call it pretty.

    My husband's flight
    Jan K.

    Really fun tasting room!! Everything was appealing to the eye, and the servers were extremely knowledgeable regarding the selections that would best suit your palate. My only wish is that they would have some kind of charcuterie or finger foods to ensure you could stay longer than a half hour and didn't have to leave to get something in your tummy to counteract the bourbon.

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    Jason H.

    So good! Bourbon was great but what really set this place apart was the service. We sat at the bar and Tony one of the employees literally talked to us for about an hour about bourbon. Most knowledgeable person I've ever met. Bartender was also a wealth of knowledge! Will Come back!!

    Premium flight ($35)
    Kristi B.

    We were exploring Main Street and wandered into Bardstown Bourbon tasting room. We really enjoy the modern aesthetic of this bourbon company. They advertise themselves and market themselves as the modern bourbon and it's completely understandable why. From the stylish set up to the elevated look and feel of their bar area, it truly does bring modernness to bourbon. They were doing a flight special for $35 , five of their premium spirits, two of which you could only find in that location. We had never tried Bardstown before, but found that we really enjoyed their bourbon, especially the small batch stave finish. We ended up purchasing a bottle to tale with is ($65).

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    Jacob S.

    Found this place by accident, and it was certainly a hidden gem. This was close to one of my favorite spots while downtown. Very nice atmosphere, bright, classy look they had a really good vibe going on. We lucked into a table back in the corner. The place was pretty packed, so there were lines to get a drink. We had three of their specialties, Luck Be a Lady, Porchside Paradise and Strawberry Fields. All three were good, but the Porchside was my favorite, I may have had more than one of those. The bartender was very friendly and amidst the chaos had time to tell a little backstory about how each drink originated. I also liked how they presented the product, well stocked and organized, and all backlit to create a very pleasurable buying experience. Will be one of my "must hit" spots when in town!

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    Pete(r) was amazing. Helped us with the tasting of our flight selections. Awesome time at B

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    Amanda did a fantastic job with our tasting tour. Presentation and knowledge was fantastic.

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    Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery

    4.3(321 reviews)
    0.0 miWest Main, Downtown
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    This was the place i chose to wait in line for before they opened. I've only ever had their…read moreAmerican Whiskey before, and really enjoyed it. (Was hopping for the 10 yr Bourbon but got the 10 yr Rye.) Had always heard good thing about the rye too but a little more than i usually pay for any bottle, but hey . . . . I was there . . . . so i did. The staff were great but if i had one complaint, it's that it was bundled with another bottle. Sure, i understand when a retail place does it but it seemed unnecessary here, even annoying.

    Stopped by here while we were killing time before heading to the airport. Since it was Derby week,…read morethey had a Mint Julep menu comprised of various takes on the classic Mint Julep. I opted for the tropic & Derby after dark. The tropical one was fun with the addition of the coconut cream and the added bananas. The Derby after dark was also a front runner with the hint of chocolate added with the mint, paired very nicely! Isaiah was amazing throughout our entire reservation, staying on top of refilling our snacks that paired perfectly with the drinks and flights! They are strict on their 1.5 hour stay per table so be mindful when ordering your drinks . That said, I did overhear the servers reminding the tables of their time remaining and allowed them to ample time for last call.

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    Tour the active distillery on the Michter's Fort Nelson Tour.

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    Old Forester Distilling

    4.6(120 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown, East Main
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    The Old Forester Distillery tour is located at their smaller distillery on whiskey row in downtown…read moreLouisville. They also have a shop there along with a bar for paid tastings of their bourbons. The staff are friendly and personable and the site is welcoming. We were early for our tour but there was seating along with the shopping and bar. Our tour guide was Carter and he was very knowledgeable. He took us through the history of the distillery and owners as we walked through their smaller distillery. A stand out aspect of their distillery is the on site cooperage. The cooper that was working was very energetic and treated us to a viewing of an actual barrel charring. I've never seen that in person and it was a real treat. The tour ends with a tasting that included a pin and a chocolate covered caramel marshmallow, which I ended up buying a full bag of later in the shop - they are so good! This is, by far, my favorite bourbon trail tour yet - partly because of Carter, the cooperage, and the little extras we were given. I highly recommend!

    Enjoyed the opportunity to tour a famous old distillery. The bar and gift shop were hopping on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. 16 on the tour, a reasonable size, and it was clear that the space (which is good sized though not their large distillery) was set up at least partially to allow for the tours. Got a good history of the founder and the distillery. Enjoyed smelling and seeing the fermenting brew at various stages. Cool to see the coopering (barrel making) including the blazing fire charring the inside of the freshly made barrels. Wife said she could have watched the bottling line all day, and I wouldn't disagree. Small tastings of their 4 major labels in a sit down tasting room. The wife, who is not a whiskey fan, still enjoyed the tour, and was presented a decent mocktail to sip during the tasting. If you're in the neighborhood, it's a fun way to pass an hour plus.

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    Old Forester Distilling - Inside the bar/ tasting room

    Inside the bar/ tasting room

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    Whiskey Thief - Pomegranate mule

    Whiskey Thief

    4.7(31 reviews)
    1.2 miNuLu

    Barrels of good times to be had here…read more Everything is barrel strength at Whiskey Thief, so the five sample tasting is quite the gauntlet. I found the high proof points to be draining, and so I can't recommend buying a bottle with my own money. The chocolates are a must pairing. Service, however, is super chill and friendly. The bar is a chill place to hang out afterwards, and the bitter blend for their Old Fashioned is stellar. I also bought a couple bars of soap. Earthy and aromatic!

    This was the second stop on our birthday tour through the Louisville bars and distilleries. We were…read moreable to park right outside the distillery in a reserved spot in sort of an alleyway. One of the things they offered in this distillery was a chance to tap right into a whiskey barrel for a flight of 5 different barrels. This was a really cool option but I knew I had a long day and evening ahead of me so I did not give it a try but definitely will be back to give it a go. They also had a chocolate pairing you could purchase with a selection for each barrel. They had a nice little gift shop and we perused what they had to offer and purchased a Glencairn glass for our collection at home. We sat down at the bar to order our cocktails. Valentine's Day (my birthday) had just passed a couple weeks prior and they still had their V-Day special on the menu so I ordered that cocktail. My cocktail was the Crushed Velvet, Whiskey Thief Bourbon, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla liqueur, Luxardo juice, chocolate bitters, and egg whites. It was a fine cocktail although not my favorite of the day. The hubby ordered a Maple Smoked Manhattan which had Whiskey Thief Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and maple syrup and he said he enjoyed it. Sitting at the bar was nice because they had a huge window open to the outside and you could feel the warmth of the day and a slight breeze. We will definitely be back to try the barrel flight and the chocolate pairing. Nice little place.

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    Whiskey Thief - Nice bar area

    Nice bar area

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    Prohibition Craft Spirits - The bar during our cocktail class

    Prohibition Craft Spirits

    4.5(106 reviews)
    1.9 miPhoenix Hill
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    On our last visit to Louisville we basically had a private tour. We checked in and were asked if we…read morewanted to take an drinks on the tour. I opted for the black walnut Manhattan which was very well made. The tour takes you through interesting parts of the Distillery history, a crazy story by the way, as we as Prohibition. At the end of the tour you would normally go to a tasting room but since we were the only ones, he took us up and pulled samples with a whiskey thief from the barrell. It was so much fun and they had so many unique options to try. We rook a bottle of the french oak home. Definitely recommend stopping on your next Louisville trip and ask for our tour guide George.

    Prohibition is definitely off the beaten path. It's small, mostly local (only shipping a few of…read moretheir MANY whiskies nationwide) and should be on your list to visit! The space is cozy, and the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect spot for our Saturday afternoon. In contrast to Peerless, the high proof selections here at Prohibition were incredible. The unique styles and flavor profiles that their distillers have created had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about barrel proof libations. My favorites were the agave spirit (añejo) and the toasted bourbon. The amburana barrel aged whiskey blew me away! It's like nothing you've ever tasted I guarantee. This was easily my favorite whiskey on the trail. 10/10 would recommend! Do NOT miss this!

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    Margarita - cocktail class

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    Old fashioned

    Prohibition Craft Spirits - Museum like tour and set up.

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    Museum like tour and set up.

    Rabbit Hole Distillery - Tasting Tent

    Rabbit Hole Distillery

    4.6(197 reviews)
    1.3 miNuLu
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    I was very excited to tour this distillery, my husband went here during his bachelor trip almost…read moretwo years ago now and always said it was fun. We showed up around 930am for our 10am tour - they say to get there at 9:45 AM, but we were a little bit early - and they greet you with a welcome cocktail, which was pretty nice, you can choose between an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. The tour was very informative and you do the tastings throughout, and then we headed up to their rooftop bar to drink a bit more - it was a rainy day but still nice. Overall I liked this distillery and would come back - there is free lot parking too, although only about 20 spots.

    We enjoy visiting Kentucky and touring the bourbon distilleries. The tours aren't necessarily…read moreunique from one to the next, with regard to the process of bourbon distilling,, however, there are some stand outs we have found over the years. Rabbit Hole is a newer distillery located in downtown Louisville. As with almost all others, their shop is where the check in area is and it's all immaculately clean. The team that works here are knowledgeable and friendly. I have found most of the distilleries have happy employees- that's appreciated. One part of the tour that stood out for us was a special tasting of one of their founder's blends (Adoura) at the end of the tour. When the price tag for that particular one is $900 a bottle, it's a real treat to try it.

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    Overlook entry

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    Our tasting flight

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