Had a great afternoon at whiskey thief. The staff was great and so was the bourbon. Would definitely recommend their tasting.

What a wild disappointment. I do believe we came on and an off day, based on reviews and recommendations from friends, but our experience was so wildly unacceptable that I'm not sure it matters if we were an outlier. Our experience started at parking, there were multiple tour busses idling in the lot, and cars were parked rather haphazardly. We were directed to park on the side of the road with such a steep drop off, at one point our Yukon had two wheels off the ground. When checking in to the the $35/person tour (which we booked two weeks ago) I mentioned the parking situation and was told "yeah it's really bad, but we're working on it." I don't own a distillery, but seems an obvious solve is asking the tour buses to park up the road by the gift shop vs taking up space in the lot. We were eager to join our tour and forget about the stressful lot but alas, our tour was an absolute shit show. I stopped counting when I hit to 50 people, our tour guide had a loud speaker, most people in the tour were drunk and talking over him, and for the first time in many many tours, we walked off before we ever got a chance to try anything. There is no reason but greed to not cap a tour, they were making close to 2 grand off a miserable experience for their guests. Again, I do think it was likely an outlier but we will never be back, and I will ensure no one I know ever goes either. read more

They whiskey experience was awesome. They are the only spot open until 11pm. All other whiskey distilleries are until 5pm. This is a one of a kind experience that made me want to buy a bottle because I can't get it anywhere else. Not because it is a only type of bottle but a great experience overall. Live music and one one one exemplary service. read more

Whiskey Thief - Great time at this location. Once in a lifetime experience if you don't go back. - Tasting Classes Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Whiskey Thief is a classy distillery in the heart of NuLu. It can be hard to spot as it's a block away from the main shopping district. It's worth the walk though. The service was friendly and definitely knew how to make a drink. Top marks for the Bourbonade if you like slushies. Unfortunately, you really can't get their bourbon unless you're local so enjoy it while you're there! read more

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Such a fun place to catch up with friends and sip some whiskey. We've been a few times and really enjoy their bourbon flights, live music and barrel aged old fashions. The interior is a nice mix of modern and rustic. read more

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This was the second stop on our birthday tour through the Louisville bars and distilleries. We were able 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. read more

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My friend and I made the reservation through online to do the bourbon/whiskey tasting and have one cocktail while enjoy the music. We got there and we weren't too sure of how to check in because it was public. But we check in our ID for the bourbon tasting. We do really enjoyed the experience of bourbon and found what barrel that we enjoyed the most. You have the optional to fill the bottle after you pick which one you like. We didn't do because it is a little pricey but we are local so we will definitely come back to have more tasting and cocktails. We do enjoy the jazz music and the vibe were nice. It wasnt too crowd on Saturday night which is perfect. read more

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On my Birthday I was able to enjoy some Smooth Jazz from the Orchestra and they were dynamite. I had a margarita and it was good. Service good and love the atmosphere ambiance tables and couches complimentary snacks like pretzels. read more

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Whiskey GREAT. The staff not so great. Young unfriendly and unknowledgeable. One of the 3 girls knew the answers we had regarding the whiskey the other 2 were rude and stood at the register chatting like we were a bother. 3 stars was because the whiskey was good. read more

Best vibes ever for a Louisville night! Molly was amazing, leading us through our tasting and helping my partner bottle his own. Live jazz band was impeccable. Great cocktails and knowledgeable staff! Thanks Molly!!! read more

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The Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. was wonderful! I highly recommend the limeade punch or the strawberry basil lemonade if you are into mocktails!! read more

Whiskey Thief - Mocktails: Limeade punch on the left and strawberry basil lemonade on the right - Tasting Classes Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Best place to try Bourbon and many different kinds. Sample la today were five varieties: 5 yr 70/21/09 119.8 proof 4 yr 74/18/08 107.2 proof 5 yr 54/36/10 115.9 proof 5 yr 78/10/12 116.0 proof and I don't know the last one. I learned a lot about the first number near the corn content and the second has something to do with the flavor and so on. I am not a drinker and the staff provided me with a ton of information to understand a lot about Bourbon. It was a great experience read more

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Whiskey thief is such a great experience! We decided to come here for my husband's birthday and as we're walking in, there was a couple walking out that really encouraged us to go in because it was such a great vibe. The servers were amazing. My husband got to experience what the whiskey thief actually is. They also had if it's going on and was just part of the competition. The server is really knowledgeable and explained a lot of things to us. If we were in the area, we would come back! read more

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While bourbon touring in Louisville, I was looking forward to visiting Whisky Thief and they did I not disappoint. The experience was enjoyable and the option of getting a tasting and then going to relax and enjoy created a no stress tasting. The bourbon was excellent and took home my own that I filled myself. read more

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Stopped in for a drink on a Thursday - we were immediately greeted when we walked in and informed about the bourbon tasting and bar options. Staff was amazing and informative - easy to talk to. Felt right at home. Highly recommend!! read more

Whiskey Thief - Pomegranate Mule - Tasting Classes Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Went in for a tasting and turned out to be a nice treat. Casual . The service was excellent she explained how the bourbon was made and how it comes out. read more

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This is a really cute spot! It's a bit tucked away, but I recently went for a cocktail. There is some dedicated parking, but otherwise you'd need to park on the street. Upon entering, we received a very friendly welcome and were given the lay of the land. You can do a tasting for $30, which includes a souvenir glass, or you can have a drink at the bar. We opted for cocktails at the bar, and they were so lovely. The space is beautiful, and they also have live music on the weekends. There is also a nice gift shop area! I really enjoyed browsing the curated goods. Plus, there's a free photobooth for extra fun! What a lovely gem!! read more

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Barrels of good times to be had here. 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! read more

Whiskey Thief is by far my favorite small craft whiskey on the bourbon trail. It's distillery tours in Frankfort and this bar in Louisville are amazing. The staff at both places are some of the friendliest people I have met at any establishment and accommodated our requests. There was an outstanding band playing during our stay. The uncut unfiltered experience is a value packed treat! $35 gets you five pours directly out of their whiskey barrels. One of the barrels had an 8 year bourbon in it, a true value. I would try to visit this place every time I come to Louisville. Cheers! read more

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The Nulu Tasting Room offers good vibes, great pours, and if you pick the right night, excellent jazz. read more

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Super cool. Staff and bar tenders are awesome. Great store. The coolest thing here is tasting from the barrel and thieving a bottle straight from the source. I know some days they have live music too read more

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A must-visit on the Bourbon Trail! The barrel-strength tasting and filling your own bottle make Whiskey Thief a unique experience. Friendly staff, great bourbon, and a beautiful setting. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Great short tour. Outstanding venue and one of a kind barrel tasting. I event filled a bottle.

Service is friendly and accommodating in this tucked away gem with a cool family den vibe. Plenty of options from the bar or have a tasting straight frim the barrel. Great way to spend time unwinding. Only complaint is that there could be a few seats. I can see it being standing room only. read more

My friends and I had a wonderful experience at Whiskey Thief! It was an interesting experience being able to pull tastings straight from the five different barrels. I ended up buying a bottle. The service was helpful and friendly! And the ambiance was great with the music and layout. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a unique experience and supporting friendly and welcoming businesses! read more

Stopped in and had a few drinks, sampled some bourbon and left with a bottle of their prototype winter gin! All of the staff working were very friendly and knowledgeable. Had the pomegranate mule and bourbon sloshie. Hoping to stop in again during the Louisville Bock Fest & Wurst Fest! read more

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Love this place for a pre or post dinner cocktail. They often have live music as well. read more

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What a great visit. Tasting straight from the barrel. I even got to pour my own bottle from the barrel. Had a great time. read more

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Wandered in and found this place by accident. We are so happy we did. Best part of our trip! They made us feel so welcomed and love the unique experience of tasting straight from barrel and bottling from barrel. Great space as well to sit, sip and relax. Go and visit, you won't be disappointed! read more

Great venue! We went for the Bluegrass band and were so impressed. Great staff and space, acoustics. Would fit in any corner in Austin, Nashville, you name it. So glad to discover and can't wait to go back. If I had to pick something to improve upon I'd say MAYBE try to add a server or 2 on busy nights as it got a little hectic. But that's nitpicking in an otherwise gem of a place. read more

The best stop on the KY Bourbon Trail! I've been twice and can't wait to go back soon. read more

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Great spot for tasting. Fill your own bottle. Nice outdoor space. Friendly staff. Located behind Last Refuge in NuLu. read more

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This was an amazing spot. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. Very helpful when trying to decide what to drink. There were plenty seating available. I want to revisit when there is live music because they had stage there. We went for a silent disco, so definitely going back to do a tasting from their barrels. read more

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This is an excellent new hole-in-the-wall that compliments this city well. The space is a smaller venue, but the design is beautiful and very inviting. I attended an event here which withheld multiple people comfortably, so a great venue for your next event. The staff and management are friendly and helpful, and the cocktails were great. I didn't get to experience the tasting option, but they do offer that and I hope to go back soon to partake. They also have a small stage with variety of performances. Overall a great place for your next night out or event! read more

1st night in Ky & we found this place. Great little jazz band playing & the drinks were great. Plus we enjoyed the Photo Booth.

Such a fun tasting! Great place to go..live music, great staff (seriously great staff that know their bourbon and enjoy talking to customers). Jess was my tasting/tour guide amd she was wonderful! Drinks were great and the whole experience was fantastic! Definitely recommend a tour, tasting and to sit at the bar and have a drink or two! read more

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Everything! Great atmosphere, experience and bourbon!! What's not to like?!! Filling your own personal bottle with very tasty bourbon is rare treat. Do it again at the drop of a hat read more

This was a very terrible experience. It was the most expensive of all of our tours and the absolute worst. The guy that waited on us didn't really say much just gave us samples out of barrels and just sat there not explaining anything except for the mash bill. I would recommend nobody ever go there and waste their money. read more

Love the vibe of this tasting room! Met the owner Walter and listened to a fantastic group of musicians playing JazzGrass--a mix of Americana, Jazz and bluegrass. I was born and raised in Louisville and this places catches the spirit of the city perfectly! You have to visit! read more

Excellent tasting room. Very unique that you get to taste straight from the barrel and bottle whatever you like. Fantastic staff!