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    Talk to me, Goose
    Cara P.

    Big fan of the cocktail creations at Bardstown Bourbon in Louisville! The Cinnful Manhattan was fantastic and loved chatting with the bartenders. Such a beautiful space in general.

    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.

    Whiskey collab
    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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    Angel's Envy - Photo of Angel's Envy Distillery -
 Louisville, KY, United States

    Angel's Envy

    4.6(806 reviews)
    1.1 miEast Main, Downtown
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Available by appointment

    When you think Kentucky, "it bourbon you think of."…read more Without a doubt this establishment is a must go. If you do the bourbon tour it's the first stop. You will learn so much. The climate and culture dating back to the 1800s still runs through the city today. The company that operates Angels Envy is Louisville Distilling Co. The founder was Lincoln Henderson. This gentleman went to college right here in Louisville and after forty plus years of working in a distillery worked his way to the top as master distiller. His own brews are pretty good too. How about Jack Daniel's Gentleman's Jack. That was Mr. Henderson. The building that Angels Envy occupies was occupied prior by American Elevator and Machine and American Saw. Later it existed as Vermont American Complex, then it was abandoned. The site was deteriorated but became the place where in 2010 revival. The Henderson family and Louisville Distilling Co made their permanent presence. They invested in the surrounding area too. They made a massive complex when you visit . Now come and visit today. Learn the basics of how the Henderson family double distills their Angels Envy in a wine cast barrel after aging. Taste the quality of their legacy that will establish and endure the ages. Although the legacy lives on forever in this family and their double mystery their dad left, the story continues. Plan your visit today .

    From one man's dream and then his soms dream that brought it to you come and see this…read more Angels Envy is an awesome tour and food / bar stop. The staff are amazing and friendly . The settings are very friendly and welcoming.

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    Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - The bar at Michter's

    Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery

    4.4(331 reviews)
    0.0 miWest Main, Downtown
    $$

    Absolutely the finest bourbon distillery available The bar…read moreis great and filled with tasty aperitifs and drinks for every palate Their snacks stinks mostly salty crackers and sort Needs to change But the opportunity Of filling myself for a special bottle was well worth it Knowledgeable attendees

    TLDR: The ultimate cocktail lounge experience on the Bourbon Trail. Skip the tour if you're burnt…read moreout and just belly up to the gorgeous top floor bar for world class drinks and free corn nuts. My group of four decided to wrap up our epic Bourbon Trail weekend at Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery right before heading to the airport. Having already hit six other distilleries over the weekend, we were completely "toured out" and opted to bypass the standard distillery tour. Instead, we headed straight upstairs to the bar and it was the best decision. We happened to visit right at the start of Derby week, so the entire building was alive and buzzing. Because of the festivities, they were highlighting their own rendition of the Derby fan favorite Mint Julep. I had to get one, and it did not disappoint. It was well crafted, perfectly balanced, and served in the classic, frost chilled sterling silver cup. Easily one of the best Juleps I've ever had. The bar area itself is beautifully appointed, sitting on one of the top floors of the historic building with a great atmosphere. A massive bonus: they offer patrons free bar snacks. The seasoned corn nuts were an absolute hit at our table, to the point where we had to ask for seconds (and they happily obliged!). Service was fantastic from start to finish. Despite the Derby week crowds, our water glasses were never empty and the cocktails came out incredibly fast. Whether you are doing a full day of tours or just want a world class drink in a stunning setting, Michter's is a phenomenal addition to any Louisville itinerary.

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    Old Forester Distilling - Complimentary pour while my bourbon flight was being prepared.

    Old Forester Distilling

    4.6(126 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown, East Main
    $$

    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.

    Never been here before but I thought I'd check out some of that distilleries along Whiskey Row…read more They are so close together you could actually walk between Angels Envy and Old Forester. I didn't really get a distillery feel to the property. It felt like more of an elaborate bar experience. The front blends in with the other bars along the strip where there is a wide selection of bars and restaurants. I bet it's a popular strip to party. I walked into the distillery and it seemed really cramped and choppy. There was a tasting area and gift shop. But the gift shop wasn't very pleasant to shop in. To be honest, I was very underwhelmed. I expected more from the Old Forester brand. They only had one small bottle of their 117 as a limited option. And while it was on one of the flight options, the price was ridiculous. I ended up just getting frustrated by the whole shopping experience.

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    Old Forester Distilling - Inside the bar/ tasting room

    Inside the bar/ tasting room

    Old Forester Distilling - Post your tasting :) - 9/5/25 - 24 and 25 Birthday Bourbon, 117 extra old series, and President's Choice

    Post your tasting :) - 9/5/25 - 24 and 25 Birthday Bourbon, 117 extra old series, and President's Choice

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    Whiskey Thief - Pomegranate mule

    Whiskey Thief

    4.7(43 reviews)
    1.2 miNuLu

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

    What a wild disappointment. I do believe we came on and an off day, based on reviews and…read morerecommendations 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.

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    Whiskey Thief - Nice bar area

    Nice bar area

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    Rabbit Hole Distillery - Tasting Tent

    Rabbit Hole Distillery

    4.6(201 reviews)
    1.3 miNuLu
    $$

    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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    Rabbit Hole Distillery - Overlook entry

    Overlook entry

    Rabbit Hole Distillery
    Rabbit Hole Distillery

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    Bardstown Bourbon - distilleries - Updated August 2026

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