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Awesome and amazing place casual place to visit. The service was excellent Martin was excellent great guy. No food is served but you do get to try there products and go to the gift shop.
Cool stuff. Fantastic tour. Got to pour out and taste from a barrel. Great tasting, and their stills are awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable staff created a great environment
Amazing experience in the heart of Louisville. This should be your first or last stop on any trip. Bourbon is amazing, the tour was great, and our guide Martin was the best. We got a bonus pour straight from the barrel, which was a fun surprise. Wish I could bring more home. Would bring home the single barrels that are only available there. Check prices for more common bottles because may be slightly more expensive than you can get at home.
My wife and I were lucky enough to get in on the tasting just before it started. They offer a tasting every half hour on the hour and it's free for military service members. This was a bonus surprise. The tasting includes two spirits of choice so my wife and I each chose two different spirits so we were able to taste four. We enjoyed them all. I would like to return to do the tour and tasting to learn more about the company. That is also free for military service members.
Kentucky Peerless is right in the heart of downtown Louisville - easy to find. They are a small batch distiller whose founder started the business in the late 1800's. Our tour guide was David and he was excellent. During the tour, you learn all about the founder and his family, and the unique situation they were in when they shutdown during prohibition. Lucky us...as we entered, a gentleman was leaving but stopped to greet us, thank us for visiting, and ask us where we were coming from. Turns out, it was the great great grandson of the founder - Corky Taylor (4th generation). The distillery is much like so many others along the Bourbon Trail...rustic, clean, and welcoming. Their retired mouse cat, Rye, can be found in the shop walking around, working the register, or napping in an open hiding place (I eventually had to ask because I couldn't find her at first). I highly recommend this distillery - they have a unique taste due to their special process and are the first distillery to follow Kosher Law.
This was our first time visiting this spot and we had such a nice time :) we walked over after we visited the Frazier History Museum. You can cut through the parking lots. We did the tastings with Ben. They have 11 different bourbons to try. I was a little disappointed that we could only try 2 of them (I thought for sure it would be 3). I would also be fine if we got to try 5 of them but in the smaller thimble-size tasting cups. Still, we had a fun time talking to Ben and some of the other patrons. The gift store was cool to walk through. We will have to come back and do the tour or another class soon.
Some friends, my husband, and I are in Louisville this week and my friend reserved us a tasting at Peerless. The company has a pretty fascinating history and our your guide was great at walking us through it. We saw where they make their bourbon, and the tour concluded with a tasting of four of their bourbons (and ryes). My husband bought a few for us and Corky (who's great-grandfather founded the company) was there to sign them. We also bought some pins for me and moonshine pickles, which look tasty. Overall I'd recommend this place and the tour, which ran about 1h15m long.
Peerless was a great place to start on the bourbon trail. All of the staff we talked to were friendly and our tour guide, Ken, was clearly proud to be part of the Peerless family. We started with a history lesson which was most informative. We moved to the grain room, mash rooms, column still, barrel storage and ended in the tasting room. The tasting glass they gift you is a nice touch. The tour was perfectly paced, Ken was able to answer all questions and had a great attitude. We didn't feel like we were on a factory line just going through the motions, it felt personal. If you try a single barrel you like, don't sleep on it because once they're gone, that's it. This tour helped me understand Peerless' price tag and made me a fan. The gift shop is nice. We will be back to try more single barrels. Tip your tour guide, they can make or break the experience; we were lucky to have Ken.
We went for a bourbon tasting and had a great experience. The building is very cool and industrial but warm and inviting. We tried four bourbons and then got to pick a bonus fifth tasting. I think Alex was the one leading the tasting and he was very knowledgeable. There's also a welcoming cat named Rye, very cute.
Wonderful distillery downtown. They offer several different variations of their bourbon and ryes. The staff is absolutely great. Hopefully you'll get to meet the owner, Corky. As anyone about his father working with General Patton.
I did a tour and tasting of the Peerless distillery. The tour guide was very informative and gave great insight into the history of Peerless as well as the Bourbon making process. The tasting offered several varieties that can only been purchased in the store.
We scheduled a tasting at Peerless. While the space itself is beautiful, this was my least favorite whiskey. I love their branding, the merch, the bottle shop, and the tasting room are so aesthetically pleasing. I didn't realize all their products are barrel (high) proof. There's definitely such a thing as too much alcohol. At some point all the flavor is just blown away by the burn of the alcohol. For me, that was most of this selection. I would need to make cocktails with any of these and for the price point I want something I can enjoy straight. The only one I would drink again is the absinthe (purple label) barrel aged rye. If high proof is your thing, make this a stop while in town!
Great tour and great products. Chase was our awesome tour guide. Fourth generation owner, Corky Taylor, great grandson of founder Henry Kraver, stopped by to say hello on our tour and tell some stories! Awesome! Then we went to the tast8ng room to try some great products. They inly make 2700 barrels per year, which is about what Jim Beam makes in a day.
4 months ago
We had the pleasure of doing a tasting with Martin, and he made the experience truly exceptional. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and craftsmanship behind Peerless. We learned so much and enjoyed every sample we tasted. The atmosphere was welcoming, the whiskey was outstanding, and Martin's presentation made the visit memorable. If you're visiting Louisville, this is a must-stop distillery. Thank you, Martin, for such a fantastic experience! Highly recommend! read more
This was our first tour for the weekend. I had seen plenty of positive reviews and it lived up to the hype. Our guide did an excellent job giving us the history as well as explaining the process of how bourbon is made. While we were on the tour, the owner, Corky, stopped by and said hi to our group. I noted barrel with a star, as it is aging they sample barrels, if it has a unique profile, they sometimes bottle it with the unique profile. It truly was a fascinating tour. Everyone we met from peerless was very friendly. read more
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6 months ago
Awesome and amazing place casual place to visit. The service was excellent Martin was excellent great guy. No food is served but you do get to try there products and go to the gift shop. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Cool stuff. Fantastic tour. Got to pour out and taste from a barrel. Great tasting, and their stills are awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable staff created a great environment read more
Amazing experience in the heart of Louisville. This should be your first or last stop on any trip. Bourbon is amazing, the tour was great, and our guide Martin was the best. We got a bonus pour straight from the barrel, which was a fun surprise. Wish I could bring more home. Would bring home the single barrels that are only available there. Check prices for more common bottles because may be slightly more expensive than you can get at home. read more
1 year ago
My wife and I were lucky enough to get in on the tasting just before it started. They offer a tasting every half hour on the hour and it's free for military service members. This was a bonus surprise. The tasting includes two spirits of choice so my wife and I each chose two different spirits so we were able to taste four. We enjoyed them all. I would like to return to do the tour and tasting to learn more about the company. That is also free for military service members. read more
2 years ago
Kentucky Peerless is right in the heart of downtown Louisville - easy to find. They are a small batch distiller whose founder started the business in the late 1800's. Our tour guide was David and he was excellent. During the tour, you learn all about the founder and his family, and the unique situation they were in when they shutdown during prohibition. Lucky us...as we entered, a gentleman was leaving but stopped to greet us, thank us for visiting, and ask us where we were coming from. Turns out, it was the great great grandson of the founder - Corky Taylor (4th generation). The distillery is much like so many others along the Bourbon Trail...rustic, clean, and welcoming. Their retired mouse cat, Rye, can be found in the shop walking around, working the register, or napping in an open hiding place (I eventually had to ask because I couldn't find her at first). I highly recommend this distillery - they have a unique taste due to their special process and are the first distillery to follow Kosher Law. read more
This was our first time visiting this spot and we had such a nice time :) we walked over after we visited the Frazier History Museum. You can cut through the parking lots. We did the tastings with Ben. They have 11 different bourbons to try. I was a little disappointed that we could only try 2 of them (I thought for sure it would be 3). I would also be fine if we got to try 5 of them but in the smaller thimble-size tasting cups. Still, we had a fun time talking to Ben and some of the other patrons. The gift store was cool to walk through. We will have to come back and do the tour or another class soon. read more
Some friends, my husband, and I are in Louisville this week and my friend reserved us a tasting at Peerless. The company has a pretty fascinating history and our your guide was great at walking us through it. We saw where they make their bourbon, and the tour concluded with a tasting of four of their bourbons (and ryes). My husband bought a few for us and Corky (who's great-grandfather founded the company) was there to sign them. We also bought some pins for me and moonshine pickles, which look tasty. Overall I'd recommend this place and the tour, which ran about 1h15m long. read more
11 months ago
Peerless was a great place to start on the bourbon trail. All of the staff we talked to were friendly and our tour guide, Ken, was clearly proud to be part of the Peerless family. We started with a history lesson which was most informative. We moved to the grain room, mash rooms, column still, barrel storage and ended in the tasting room. The tasting glass they gift you is a nice touch. The tour was perfectly paced, Ken was able to answer all questions and had a great attitude. We didn't feel like we were on a factory line just going through the motions, it felt personal. If you try a single barrel you like, don't sleep on it because once they're gone, that's it. This tour helped me understand Peerless' price tag and made me a fan. The gift shop is nice. We will be back to try more single barrels. Tip your tour guide, they can make or break the experience; we were lucky to have Ken. read more
2 years ago
We went for a bourbon tasting and had a great experience. The building is very cool and industrial but warm and inviting. We tried four bourbons and then got to pick a bonus fifth tasting. I think Alex was the one leading the tasting and he was very knowledgeable. There's also a welcoming cat named Rye, very cute. read more
Wonderful distillery downtown. They offer several different variations of their bourbon and ryes. The staff is absolutely great. Hopefully you'll get to meet the owner, Corky. As anyone about his father working with General Patton. read more
I did a tour and tasting of the Peerless distillery. The tour guide was very informative and gave great insight into the history of Peerless as well as the Bourbon making process. The tasting offered several varieties that can only been purchased in the store. read more
We scheduled a tasting at Peerless. While the space itself is beautiful, this was my least favorite whiskey. I love their branding, the merch, the bottle shop, and the tasting room are so aesthetically pleasing. I didn't realize all their products are barrel (high) proof. There's definitely such a thing as too much alcohol. At some point all the flavor is just blown away by the burn of the alcohol. For me, that was most of this selection. I would need to make cocktails with any of these and for the price point I want something I can enjoy straight. The only one I would drink again is the absinthe (purple label) barrel aged rye. If high proof is your thing, make this a stop while in town! read more
Great tour and great products. Chase was our awesome tour guide. Fourth generation owner, Corky Taylor, great grandson of founder Henry Kraver, stopped by to say hello on our tour and tell some stories! Awesome! Then we went to the tast8ng room to try some great products. They inly make 2700 barrels per year, which is about what Jim Beam makes in a day. read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
Peerless was the second of our tours on our recent trip to Louisville. The tour was informative and the distillery itself was much more of a working distillery than a showplace experience. The tour guide was personable and informative as we viewed the production areas, but when we got to the tasting I found him to be controlling and condescending. Unlike some other tours where the glasses are filled and ready, the guide walked around the room and filled the glasses. We were among the first pours. I picked up my cup to take in the aroma while the pours were finished--and the guide snapped at me, "Don't drink it yet!" OK, I get it. You want to talk about the product and be in control of the room. But I'm the customer and even if it offends you, if I want to slurp it down, I can do it. However what offended me the most was the immediate assumption that I was going to drink it while I just intended to sniff the aroma. Nose, taste, finish. The bourbon itself was decent, but exploiting the laws of supply and demand I think it is over priced at retail and given the guide's slight at the tasting I'll probably be focusing on other brands. Even small things matter. read more
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Family owned and operated by Corky, 4th and his son, Carson, 5th generation relatives of the original owner with history dating back to 1889. It is located in downtown Louisville just one block away from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcome center at Frazier museum. Their behind-the-scenes tours go over how their Bourbon and Rye are crafted from grain to bottle. They strictly use sweet mash. Friendly and knowledgeable staff with great gift shop. read more
6 months ago
Such a cool looking place both inside and out. The team is extremely friendly, and they have a sweet cat hanging out. We were only able to do the tasting and enjoyed the bourbons and ryes offered. Pours were pretty miniscule and barely enough to get a great idea of the product. Bonus taste of the Absinthe Finished Rye was an absolute treat. At $134 a bottle, I couldn't justify a purchase, but hopefully, they can find a way to bring it to a more paletable price point. The was a Gregg Allman book on the bar and when I asked about it, I was told there is a connection to one of the Peerless guys, I think Corky, that is mentioned in the book. Fun. This is a great visit and worth your time. read more
My husband & I visited Peerless with a group yesterday morning. On our arrival staff quickly greeted us & offered free bottled water. John was our tour guide & he was very informative. While in the history room Corky Taylor popped his head in & personally told his families story. I could have stayed & listened to Corky talk all day! At the end of our tour we did the tasting. I liked that everything we tried was available for purchase in the gift shop that day. The tasting glasses were unique... a rolled bottom so they won't tip over. I did learn something unique about their products that they are all certified Kosher. Peerless offers tours & tastings. The tasting only space is very nice & unique way to try the product without doing the classic tour. Thank you Corky, John & the entire Peerless staff for a great morning! Will definitely recommend to others & be back with out of town guests. read more
After coming in and checking out the place we really loved it however, we weren't able to get a tour and the tastings were not available as well. With that being said, they had just released a new batch of bourbon and the owner was there and he told the staff to go ahead and give us atasting was awesome not only did we get to meet the owner but we also got to do a tasting when it wasn't scheduled so it's really cool experience read more
1 year ago
The tour was completely fine, but nothing really stood out. The same information you'll find elsewhere. Bourbon was okay, but not as smooth as I was hoping. Overall, an enjoyable experience but probably skippable for most. read more
9 months ago
4 years ago
In addition to touring Stitzel-Weller, Woodford Reserve, and Jeptha Creed distilleries with Mint Julep Experiences, we also visited a couple of other distilleries, the first one being Kentucky Peerless Distilling. It was a typical distillery tour, however as our host was giving us the background of the distillery, Corky Taylor, one of the owners (and the great-grandson of Henry Kraver, the original owner of Peerless in the 1800s), walked in, and entertained us with stories as we were enjoying our samples. Whether or not that was their routine ("Oh look, the owner just happened to walk by, what a special treat!") or it really was an unexpected encounter, it was cool meeting the owner, who seemed like a regular, down-to-earth guy. We had five samples: small batch bourbon; Alpine summer; small batch rye; single barrel rye; and "limoncello", a whiskey with lemon notes. I quite enjoyed the small batch bourbon and purchased a small bottle. We were also allowed to keep our tasting glass as part of the tour and tasting package. Other things of note: there are three cats residing at Peerless named Rye, Char, and Bruce (named after Batman). Unfortunately I didn't see the cats while at the distillery. [Yelp collections: Louisville, KY 2021; Wine Time!] read more
Got here on Saturday morning a few minutes before they opened. When we got inside we were warmly greeted by staff and the 'boss' (the distillery cat). We were told tours and tastings were sold out for the day and that they were actually booked weeks on advance! One of the staff numbers did Wakasa Rale and teach us about the history of the distillery. It was very nice of him and extremely informative. There is no bar on property so we didn't get a drink. This distillery has a large main floor with a variety of merchandise for sale. Parking is free across the street and kind of a pita parking lot. Again, everyone was very nice and if you're in Louisville it's definitely worth checking out! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Maybe you should let people know there is a cat on site for those of us that are allergic. Sitting in the lobby waiting for the tour to start is very uncomfortable due to this fact. You have a picture here you can easily let this be known on the website or something. read more
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