The Angel's Envy distillery is pretty much the #1 reason that my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I decided to go on a trip to Kentucky, and after actually visiting, justified it as well. During an early 2025 trip to Washington, D.C., we went to multiple establishments and, coincidentally or not, encountered this specific bourbon and just loved it. The most notable occurrence was at Jack Rose Dining Saloon, where I had literally the best Old-Fashioned I've ever had, using a special Angel's Envy that hung out in some sherry barrels for a while. Since then, we've both regularly ordered it when given the opportunity, and ultimately decided that the best way to appreciate this fine spirit was to go right to the source. So to the mothership we went. My chum did most of the heavy lifting here and scheduled a bourbon tour with Louisville Food Tours (very strong recommend) that featured Angel's Envy at the first stop. It's hard to really put into words what this building looks like as you walk in and explore, but it's just so...nice. It's classy without being inaccessible, and it just felt like a true cathedral of bourbon. As tasteful as the bourbon it makes. During our initial tour, we were probably in the distillery for a solid half hour plus, getting a quick tour of the still and fermenters before being led into a side room on the second floor to formally taste some bourbon. Paula was our guide, both during this tour and later on, and was just enormously impressive, which I touched upon in my review of the official tour as well. She's no-nonsense and loves her bourbon - who can't relate? We learned how to inspect the bourbon in the glass, to take a test sip to numb the pain receptors and to truly appreciate the subtle notes in the bourbon with the second sip. It was legitimately helpful, useful information that we're both going to utilize going forward. After our three-hour tour ended (go hard or go home), it wasn't even much of a discussion - we came back here for a few hours to soak in more of the atmosphere and drink some more bourbon. At this point, it was probably close to 5ish but the place was still pretty busy; somehow we were able to secure spots at the bar upstairs and made ourselves at home. I wish I could remember the name of our bartender (blame the time that has elapsed, not the bourbon), but he was very good, social without being oppressive and was just present and let us do our thing. After sipping straight bourbon for most of the afternoon, I switched to the Bourbon Renewal, which you'll be shocked to know includes Angel's Envy but is a more summer, fruit-forward cocktail and super refreshing. Was the right call and hit the spot. (We also got waters because that's the responsible thing to do.) We finally went back downstairs to the gift shop, which doesn't feel like the right term - it was more majestic than something you'd walk into after going through, say, a museum for an hour or two. It's enormous and offers numerous bourbons and also some very high quality swag. We reunited with our chum Paula and sampled their limited edition two-grain, which was created due to a fortunate mistake in which the rye wasn't added so it's just the corn and malted barley. You CAN see the difference and taste it; to me at least, it's more caramel-y than their normal single barrel. We each bought a bottle to bring back to the homeland. My chum basically bought half the store, but I remained calm/deliberate and my only other purchase was a MAGNIFICENT black hoodie. I'm not kidding - I love hoodies and have probably owned dozens over the years, and this is literally the best quality one I've had. It has this interesting front pouch pocket design with like a pocket within the pocket for high-priority items like your ID or credit cards, and the hood itself is interesting. It's just really good and I wore it all day the next day as we slowly made our way back to the East Coast. It's been washed and carefully placed in my closet, where it will reign supreme when the weather inevitably turns nippy again. It's not an exaggeration to say we probably spent hundreds of dollars (at least not thousands) directly and indirectly involving Angel's Envy on this trip. Worth it. read more

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Right downtown and close to many other places. This was great to check out. Learned a lot about the history. Our tour guide, Paula, was fabulous. She was attentive, informative and taught us how to get past the initial burn of bourbon. I much enjoyed the bourbon and the chocolate pairings were a nice surprise. We were able to get tickets the night before at a time that worked well for us. The bar area is a nice place to hang out and if you don't do the tour you can still go get some tastings. read more

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We experienced the Single Barrel tasting and tour. The history of the building and the bourbon was so fun to learn about. Be warned it will be very warm inside during the hot summer months however we were there early April so it was still comfortable inside during the tour. Tour guide was really fun and engaging was able to answer the groups questions without hesitation. The upstairs bar is beautiful and of course, super tasty bourbon aged in Port barrels. read more

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Had a great tour here on the bourbon trail. The distillery is clean and unique in downtown Louisville. It is located across from Louisville Slugger Field. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided great information. We were given a great history of bourbon and the making of it. We were able to taste some distillers beer. The roof of the distillery is beautiful. The gift shop is filled with buys and we were able to buy a bottle and have it laser etched with a message. This is a must on the trail when in Louisville. read more

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Really fun place for a bourbon tasting. We did the bourbon and chocolate tasting for $15, which was a cool way to do it. The distillery tours sold out in advance. The upstairs bar is a little hidden away but they had a fun cocktail menu. read more

I've been a fan of Angel's Envy for several years, so I knew when I was in Louisville, I'd have to go to their distillery. I ended up taking the full tour. The tour guide did a great job going through the entire distilling process. He was clearly knowledgeable and very personable. However, the highlight was a tasting at the end of the tour. Tasting their traditional bourbon, a triple oak, a rye, and a cask strength. All of which tasted great, but it was their triple oak that really shined. It was a great experience. They have a wonderful gift shop as well with great ambience. This is a beautiful distillery and everyone working there really provided outstanding customer service. I certainly will not hesitate to come to Angel's Envy the next time I'm in Louisville. Well done! read more

Angel's Envy - Outside the building - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Modern, very fancy visitor center and swag distribution hub with very affordable tasting options & tours. We signed up for a 30 minute tasting only session. It turned out to be a private session, and we tried three high end offerings. I really liked the rye, in particular. Definitely worth a stop. read more

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Very high end and reservations seem to be the best way to enjoy. The smell is incredible & the drinks were very smooth. This was our first taste and it was very nice! read more

Went to a tasting here and it was amazing got to taste 5 different flavors of bourbons which all of them were very good. The service was excellent and helpful with all questions asked. The place is very casual and very nice read more

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We attended a private industry event today in one of the upstairs rooms. My wife and I enjoyed a Tasting and Tour. Terry did a great job as our Tour Guide. Once we got back from our tour, we each got a complimentary cocktail. I had The Lincoln and my wife had the Trinity Manhattan. Both were excellent. We also got to see the upstairs bar area and visited the gift shop. I bought the Port Syrup so I can make The Lincoln at home. read more

Angel's Envy - Port Syrup from the Gift Shop - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

To be upfront, I just stopped into the gift shop and took a look around. I didn't do a tour. I had heard from some others that the tour is typical. Nothing stood out. Maybe one day, I'll check it out. I have been having fun hunting Buffalo Trace bottles, so I really wanted to see if Angels Envy had any deals. They didn't, Nothing was limited except one almost $300 bottle. I'm not a fan enough to spend that much for one of their bottles. The gift shop a few cool things but nothing that tempted me to buy. I may come back here with friends, but nothing wow'd me on this trip. read more

My wife and I visited Angel's Envy while we were in Louisville last Christmas. I've toured several distilleries in the area, and Angel's Envy was easily one of my favorites. The tour was excellent, but the tasting was even better. I really appreciated how modern the distillery feels, and the bourbon is consistently enjoyable. Overall, it was a great experience and one I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting Louisville. read more

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Excellent tour and bourbon tasting! Love that the bourbon was paired with chocolates. They need to sell yhe chocolates in yhe gift shop next to the bourbon that they pair with ;) I took a friend who was here from San Diego and wanted to have a bourbon experience. I have gone to other distilling houses but I love Angel's Envy so I needed to come here. Our host may have been a little tipsy/drunk and that would be the only issue I had with this tour. (He was a strange man and forgot twice we had an older lady that needed to use the elevator and she had to walk the stairs before I brought up that she needed the elevator to get down as well as up! He also took photos of each group but they were blurry so who knows!) Anyway, I would 100% recommend the Tour and tasting. read more

Excellent tour!!! $55 multiple tasting of samples u can only get in the tour!!! Staff was so friendly, attentive and answered all out questions!!! The bar at the end is awesome!! Everything they made was top notch!!! Got to see the bottling process, so neat!! Street parking available. Book your tour today!!! read more

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Great tour & tastings. Loved the chocolates they paired with each. Very informative... Very relaxing & everyone should visit the bar on the 2nd flr. read more

This distillery is a high end place with various tours and a bar on the second floor. Go upstairs for a upscale bourbon experience on unique drinks. I'm big on chai since I make chai from scratch and the chai drink was quite nice! Their napkins are also pretty sick too, be sure to use it! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Definitely come here for the tour! read more

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Angel Envy..I finally made it. A short 15 minute walk from Galt House hotel. Easy to follow street signs along the way. Angel Envy is beautiful! Staff was friendly and nice. The gift shop had a bit of everything. We quickly located the two new products available only at the distillery for now in pint size. They have a 2 grain bourbon and Peated Cask Rye. Neither one disappointed. We sampledata at the bar upstairs. Normally not a fan of peated but to my surprise I enjoyed it more over the 2 grain bourbon. A must stop while in Louisville!!! read more

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We had the best time on our tour today! Tony, our tour guide was so knowledgeable about everything but also so funny! it was not the typical tour! Highly recommend this tour and tasting! read more

We visited Louisville along our bourbon tour and this was the first stop! The bourbon tasting was the best as they taught us the best way with bourbon. The feel of the brick next to the still was so cozy in the winter time. It was amazing as the tasting came with chocolate to pair. The tour of the facility was cool as there was a group of us and we were able to ask questions and find out more. The gift shop held so much and you can find anything if you're a fan. read more

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We visited the Angel's Envy Distillery today and took the Signature Tour ($31.80). It was worth every penny. Our guide was very informative and walked us through the full process of how their bourbon is crafted, from start to finish. The highlight, of course, was the tasting. We sampled four Angel's Envy bourbons, each unique in flavor, and paired them with three chocolates that complemented the pours perfectly. The combination brought out different notes in the bourbon that you might not notice otherwise. The distillery itself is beautiful and well laid out, with plenty of history and detail behind the brand. If you're in Louisville and enjoy bourbon, this is a must-do experience. read more

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We had LIAM for our tour, which his BIG BOOMING VOICE! Liam knew the ins and outs of Angel's Envy - walking us through the entire process, and explaining everything well as we reached each location - the mash tanks, the distilling column, the doubler, the barrels - everything. Safety was appropriately stressed everywhere - stay inside the green lines. The tasting at the end was comprised of 4 different whiskeys, which were served with water and a bottle and eye dropper to soften them if desired. The tasting room was very nice, with comfortable chairs and nice glasswear! Notes: We attended this tour in July. It was very warm in the distillery in general so hydrate up before you go. read more

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Out of all the distillery tours, this one was probably one of my least favorite. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't terrible or a bad experience (or I'd be giving way less stars), but it was just okay. Our tour guide was knowledgeable enough but really kind of awkward and very rigid. There wasn't a lot of conversation, questions or flow -- it was scripted and she was not a fan or comfortable going off script. That being said, I really enjoyed the bourbons that we got to taste, and appreciated the delicious chocolate pairings. They all worked well together and it was one of the only tours that had something like this (recently). The bar at the distillery looked just okay -- it was busy and we weren't really feeling the vibe with the cocktail options. Everything is beautiful in the gift shop, lots of goodies and treats for a fun souvenir. read more

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This is one of the best tours we had in Louisville. Rick was a great storyteller! The tasting, tour, and bar were all great. The place is super clean and welcoming. The bartender we had was kind of stand off ish but I wasn't going to let that ruin a good review. If you stay in louisville and can't make it out to the bourbon trail, I definitely recommend this as a stop. It is walking distance from NULU and downtown. read more

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Angels Envy is my favorite Kentucky Bourbon, so naturally we had to stop by on our drive from Chicago to Nashville. We arrived later in the afternoon, so we unfortunately didn't have time for a tour. We hung out in the tasting room/bar area and shared a flight. The staff is friendly and service is good. Btw, parking was free if you can find a free spot on the street, otherwise the lot across the street charges $10. Back to the flight, we had the Cellar Collection, which was tasty, rich in flavor and super strong in alcohol content. Looking forward to coming back for a tour and more tastings. read more

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Angels envy was a great stop Beautiful gift shop, tasting rooms, and bar. Curated cocktails, snacks available. Service was fantastic. read more

Angel's Envy - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Very informative tour. Kate" the great" kept things fun and interactive. She was very knowledgeable about the process. The tasting included local chocolates...YUM!!' This is a modern urban distillery. read more

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Had the best experience at Angel's Envy doing a Bottle Your Own experience with a special selected barrel. During our tasting, we were taught the "Kentucky Chew" of swishing around the first sip and how that opens your tastebuds. Tasted a younger bottle vs an aged barrel the we were getting to bottle ourselves. Lastly we did a comparison with an orange chocolate truffle with the batches. So educational and fun too! read more

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Small but awesome distillery! Amazing bourbon! Guides were awesome as well!! If you are looking for a good tour and some amazing tasting bourbon this is an excellent choice. read more

We booked a tour and arrived early to check out the retail store. We were greeted promptly by Liam who asked if we wanted to keep our time or embark on the earlier tour. We took the early tour and was offered complimentary boxed water before we started. Liam was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The tour was intriguing and informative of history of both bourbon in general and Angel's Envy in particular. We enjoyed the end of the tour with the tasting with chocolate pairings. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would highly recommend this tour! read more

Angel's Envy - Tasting Room - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Loved our visit to Angel's Envy for a little bourbon tasting. We didn't realize we needed to make an appointment or at least come earlier, but they still helped us out. We got to taste some of their more rare bottles and enjoyed it all. This was my introduction to the brand, and I'm definitely a fan. They have great options for an old fashioned and smoother options for sippin. I wish we had gotten to take a tour and get the full experience, so I'll be back next time I'm in Louisville. read more

We had some of the best cocktails here! They were so well-balanced and refreshing. Enjoyed the shopping at their gift shop as well. Place was beautiful and modern on the inside. Can get a bit hectic at the bar (for good reason) but well worth the wait! read more

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Well well well. This is part of the infamous bourbon trail I've heard so much about. When I was in Louisville for a wedding last year, I found myself stopping in this place for a tour... it was a tough pick between them all, and I forgot what put this one in the lead. But I'm glad I did! Our group was a good size, and the staff were very helpful and professional. It was really cool to see the whole process and get little tastings along the way, as I had never observed this process in person before. The layout is really cool and it's crazy how hot some of the rooms were XD. Our last two stops were an official tasting and getting to sit at the bar, which were nice. I didn't end up buying a bottle -- there was a hyper exclusive one there that was tempting, but I decided to stick with what I have (I have a lot). I can't compare it to the other distilleries, but it was really a great time. Make sure you stop through! read more

A very nice distillery. Ambiance is high-endy in a re-purposed warehouse. We drink this bourbon at home and thought stopping in for tasting would be fun. We did the chocolate tasting with two types of bourbon. The server was helpful and educated us regarding the bourbons and how to sip them. We also got a bottle for one of friends as a birthday gift and had the bottle engraved on the spot. Nice. Mark. & Nancy. read more

Angel's Envy - Outside of the distillery. - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Such a great tour with many samples including the chewy beer! Jeff was a great guide! The chocolates were a nice touch that no one else has. read more

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You can't go to Kentucky and not try bourbon! During my trip to Louisville I got to cross the Angel's Envy distillery off my bucket list and did their traditional tour. I would say this was the most interactive and informative tour that I've been on so far. Our guide asked who wanted to try the mash from the machine and of course I had to say yes! It's quite the experience, so if you get the chance to try it you should! At the end of the tour we did our bourbon tasting where we got to sample one bourbon that is only sold at the distillery along with some other brand favorites along with complementary chocolate truffles. If I could handle more bourbon I would've signed up for the next class! read more

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We loved our bourbon tasting at Angel's Envy! I loved the chocolate pairings that we just had to buy the bourbons to match the chocolates they had available. You definitely need to stop and check this place out! read more

Angel's Envy - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We decided to book a tour of Angel's Envy while visiting Louisville, KY and it did not disappoint! Located in downtown, Angel's Envy is a quick walk from Nulu where our hotel was. For starters, our tour guide Tony was amazing; super friendly, knowledgeable and a joy to have for the approx. hour long tour of the entire facility. The tour groups are small, only 12 people in each group, so it is an extremely educational and intimate experience where you are able to ask questions and really get a good picture of how they do things at Angel's Envy. Towards the end, the tour includes a sit down bourbon tasting which is super fun! Reservations fill up quickly so make sure to book in advance; 1-2 weeks+ especially if there are any events going on in town. Highly recommend checking this out if you're visiting the Louisville area! read more

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Amazing tour thanks to our amazing guide! Terry did a great job walking us through Angel's Envy's history and made this one of our favorite tours yet! Conveniently located on whiskey row whether you're heading to more distilleries or over to the NULU area. Lots of tour options all throughout the day. read more

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This review is only for their bar as we did not do a tour. This is a must-do when in Louisville- right downtown and a beautiful building. The bar is walk-up only with no table service but the bartenders are incredibly talented and full of personality. Mika was fantastic! They have a limited cocktail menu and tasting pours. We tried the Henderson which is a take on an Old Fashioned made with their port syrup which was amazing and I definitely did purchase the port syrup in the gift shop on the way out. We also had a cocktail with some pear liqueur which was also tasty, but wasn't as bourbon-forward and we were here for the Angel's. read more

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What an awesome experience this was! I paid for the "Bottle Your Own" experience for my husband and a guest tasting for myself. We were able to try two of their items each with a perfect pairing of chocolate. Then my husband was able to bottle his own from Angel's Envy with labels and everything. We were also able to get a quick tour of the facility. It's a beautiful location! The service of our tour was awesome! I highly recommend! read more

Angel's Envy - Distilleries Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky