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    Prohibition Craft Spirits

    4.5 (107 reviews)
    Open • 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Flight of 6
    Raven T.

    Prohibition is definitely off the beaten path. It's small, mostly local (only shipping a few of their 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!

    Gameroom
    Kathryn C.

    It's a fun place. Tours are great, samples and nice selection reasonable priced. There's a game are and they serve food. Accommodates groups or a place to go on a date.

    Cocktail class setup
    Andrew P.

    Fun hipster bar to enjoy learning the nuances of the dram. Took a cocktail class here for a bachelor weekend and we came out educated and pleased with the tasty classics we indulged. Morgan was the master mixologist. She was knowledgeable about the origin of the products and honestly we all enjoyed her vibe. She was both relaxed and impactful, I felt like we got a taste of Portland out of the experience as well. We walked through 3 drinks; starting with a Martini, then a Margherita, and lastly being an old fashion. Morgan's style is affectionately "bitter old b!" She favors products that are more natural and retro, with a dryer flavor profile. I've had cocktails in dive bars and up scale establishments, and I can truly say that her drinks showcase that sophistication and appreciation of the ingredients. It was engaging, and we felt like the time flew by and was well worth the value. I'm not a fan of martinis, but I appreciated hers. The margs and old fashion were right up our alley, and were good choices to end the class. Would recommend this to friends visiting the area.

    Bar
    Carrie H.

    Delicious craft bourbon, vodka, gin, and tequila can be discovered here. The bar I s a cool old building. If you are lucky Willow will be your bartender and she will enlighten you on the options. Do yourself a favor and only order Prohibition spirits as you can get the rat somewhere else. We did a tasting and then had drinks. In order of my preference we had Amburana, Cask, Toasted French Oak, Single Barrel Rye, Double Oak and then the Highlands Gin. After our tasting my hubby had an old fashioned and I had their Arnold Palmer cherry slushie. I could have drunk this all day long. We will be back for a tour.

    Sazerac - cocktail class
    Mandy L.

    For a standard tour/tasting I would give that tour 4 stars. Sometimes the tours can be a little too crowded and loud as they get as many folks in as possible. However I bump my review up to 5 stars because we recently did a cocktail class with Morgan that was above and beyond!! The value for the money, her breadth of knowledge, and the experience were well worth every penny. Will be doing that one again!!

    Mobaters
    Tamie F.

    Loved this place and experience! The tour is super fun and informative. I like learning, so this mob education was the perfect pairing for me. The alcohol education was vast as well. Who knew gin is brewed with herbs?? Well, probably lots of people, but not me! All the spirits we tasted were very good. I highly recommend this tour!

    Glenn C.

    Different type of tour and tasting. They make bourbon, gin, vodka and tequila. First part was museum like talking about gangsters and illegal stills. 19 year old was giving the tour. She spoke too fast and laughed a lot. She also said to pass over the sponsors because it is boring and no one cares. If I was sponsoring this place, I would not be too happy with that comment. The production floor was very small. They just bought a funeral home across the street and made it bottling line. They had 7 tastings (3 tequila, 2 rye, 1 gin, 1 bourbon) but you could only choose 3. They explained it was due to KY laws. This is bunk because we went to 3 other bourbon distilleries over 2 days and had between 5 and 6 tastes at each. The others gave us nice glasses to use instead of small plastic cups. Also encouraging people to share with their neighbor in the time of covid isn't cool. Tour was pricey! Must book in advance. Next door was their bar with expensive drinks. We added this tour because it was available and most others were sold out. Now we know why. If you have nothing else to do - sure; but otherwise I wouldn't bother.

    Exterior
    Joseph G.

    Prohibition Craft Spirits spirits is a Baxter ave bar in Lousiville located right next door to popular Mexican eatery called agave. Me and my buddy Jeremy j visited here on a sleepy late December Tuesday night and it wasn't very crowded. The decor here is pretty nice and they have a lovely bar area. Inside is smaller but they have a huge covered patio that is awesome for good weather nights. The menu pricing is a bit on the high ends. But this is a popular area for bar hopping for locals and tourists so you expect that. One probably orders what's called a Nulu old fashioned. Nulu baker after popular neighborhood that o thought was a few blocks away but maybe begins around This area. The drink was actually really good. Had a nice flavor and taste. I couldn't taste the alcohol much so makes me think was a light pour but it was jam packed full of other ingredients so maybe not. For the price I kinda wish it had a little bit more substance. Was a quick drink that I can imagine could catch up to you financially and your equilibrium levels fast if you weee pounding them back. My buddy went with knob creek 9 year which was a few bucks cheaper at around. $8 or so. Knob creek is a nice tasting bourbon so I was familiar already. He enjoyed it a lot. Overall workers here were nice and helpful and the place had a good vibe to it and it's a place I could see myself coming back and relaxing for a few drinks.

    Incredible tour guide!
    Heather B.

    We got here really early for our tour and ended up at the bar. I had an incredible bourbon sour and my sister had their sunrise drink. She loved it! When it was time for the tour, Savon came and got us so we didn't miss it. He actually even gave us a ten minute warning so we could get another drink for the tour if we wanted. Oh man, Savon is a character. Absolutely entertaining with a lot of fun tidbits about prohibition and Louisville thrown in. I loved that this was a history tour with some old moonshine history thrown in instead of just a "this is how we make alcohol and this is our room" tour. We then got to try some good spirits at the end. The (not) tequilas we're pretty darn good. I would recommend this place for anyone coming to Louisville. Especially since they do tours after most distilleries have closed.

    Jeremy J.

    My buddy and I stopped in here for a drink one evening. I got the knob creek and diet Pepsi and I really enjoyed it. It was a little pricey but that's OK knob creek is definitely my favorite kind of bourbon and it was tasty and we got to enjoy the scenery of walking around and enjoy our time

    Museum like tour and set up.
    Stan L.

    Museum like tour prior to a tasting of good spirits! I toured several distilleries in N. Kentucky and this was by far the most fun! The tour starts of with a history of Prohibition. The tour guide was lively and fun! After the museum pieces you got a look at the warehouse and stills. Then of course you got to try 5 spirits; vodka, gin, two different tequilas, and a bourbon. The tour does exit to the bar, where you have a chance to purchase bottles of their spirits or have a craft cocktail from one of the great bartenders. I'm here for a few more days, and will probably return just to grab a cocktail!

    New Years Party 2020
    Shelby W.

    Prohibition Craft Spirits is pretty dapper. We came here for a New Years Eve party they were hosting and had a nice time. So this review is pretty much based off of the space itself and the bar area. Before even walking in, this place looks so new and fresh, and I love that. It adds immediate charm to Baxter Ave! The bar itself is a small, but nice space and has plenty of seating. Some board games too! I got a small glimpse of the distillery section, which is pretty big. The bartender working on New Year's Eve was very friendly, and knew how to make a kick ass bourbon sour. They also have some neat liquors named after Louisville neighborhoods. I would already love to come back for a distillery tour someday.

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    Angel's Envy - Photo of Angel's Envy Distillery -
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    Angel's Envy

    4.6(807 reviews)
    0.9 mi•East Main, Downtown
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Available by appointment

    We had a great experience today at Angel's Envy. We did the bourbon and chocolate tasting with…read moreAnderson. Very informative and fun! Anderson was knowledgeable, professional, and entertaining. Would highly recommend this experience. We also enjoyed some quite tasty drinks upstairs in the bar. And of course we couldn't leave without making a few purchases to take home from the shop.

    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 .

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    4.4(331 reviews)
    1.9 mi•West 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

    4.6(127 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Downtown, East Main
    •$$

    Here for a tour, second for the weekend. I've had old forester(1 r) before and liked it but this…read moremane me appreciate it even more. Tour guide was super and energetic. He was proud of his employer and their product. Same family has owned since its beginning. Loved the rack room, we could smell the angels share, it was heavenly. Double cask was my favorite sample. We got a special marshmallow chocolate with our sample, perfect pairing with bourbon, who knew. Great experience

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

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    4.7(46 reviews)
    0.7 mi•NuLu

    Whiskey Thief is a classy distillery in the heart of NuLu. It can be hard to spot as it's a block…read moreaway 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!

    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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    4.7(387 reviews)
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    We have taken three tours so far on this Louisville trip, and Stitzel-Weller was by far my…read morefavorite, and the most informative. It also included a tasting, and we did that while on the tour. Our tour guide was Carly and she was fabulous, too. The distillery doesn't make much alcohol anymore, but Weller is still made and sold at Buffalo Trace, I believe. We also enjoyed some drinks and charcuterie at the Garden and Gun Club upstairs after our tour, and the charcuterie was top notch - beautiful presentation, and great meats and cheeses and accoutrements. I would definitely come back here again and do a tour or just come for a drink or two.

    For a bourbon enthusiast, Stitzel-Weller is more than a distillery visit--it is an opportunity to…read morestand in a place that helped shape the history of American bourbon. Looking across the grounds, it is impossible not to think about the people, decisions, innovations, and significant moments that have taken place there since the distillery opened, and how their influence continues to be felt throughout the bourbon industry today. Our guide, Kristina, made that history come alive. She did more than share facts and dates; she told the story of Stitzel-Weller in a way that made you feel connected to the people and events that shaped this remarkable place. Her knowledge and enthusiasm added tremendously to the experience. There is a sense of continuity between bourbon's past and present at Stitzel-Weller that simply cannot be appreciated from a book or a bottle. For anyone who truly loves bourbon and its history, Stitzel-Weller is a place you simply must experience in person.

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    Tasting room

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