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    Taste Fine Wine & Bourbons

    4.6 (169 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Manhattan and bourbon slushie.
    J J.

    Taste is hands down one of my favorite finds in the city. Every time I'm in town, it's a must-stop spot for me. There's just something about the place that makes it feel special from the moment you walk in. The staff are always incredibly welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. They genuinely take the time to help you explore the selection and make great recommendations without ever making you feel rushed. You can tell they really care about what they do.

    Jasmine A.

    The next day, Bruce K and I met up again and were on a mission: to get the "soused" badge. Our first stop was at Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons. Bruce had a bourbon slushie and I had a rose slushie -- both were delicious and very refreshing on a hot day. It was a shame that we were only staying for one drink as Taste was a cute little shop and bar with an extensive selection of wine and bourbon. If I have an opportunity to visit Louisville again, I will go to Taste! [Yelp collections: Louisville/Indianapolis 2023; Louisville, KY 2023]

    Bourbon slushie at Taste Fine Wine & Bourbons, Louisville
    Bruce K.

    Gosh, it's hot today. It's time to start with a cold drink and see where that goes. I met up with my wonderful Yelp friend Jasmine A. here and we are trying again to hit the "Soused" badge! About an hour here with a bourbon slushie and a rose slushie for her. We sat at the window table where a lovely young lady waited on us. Very pleasant and friendly and it sure made me want to stick around. Drinks were yummy and refreshing. Taste has a HUUUUUUUGE selection of bourbons and wines for sale here. Racks and racks for sale. I couldn't tell you if the prices are reasonable or competitive but if there's something you're looking for in downtown Louisville, I'll bet they have it here. [Review 20196 overall - 229 in Kentucky - 1173 of 2023.]

    Amber C.

    Enjoyed a delicious bourbon after dinner one eveneing! Hubby had a great glass of wine. Cozy place with hundreds of bourbon choices! If you are down in NULU, stop in for a flight or taste of your favorite or hard to find bourbon!

    I love this wine & bourbon bar! This is my 2nd time coming here while visiting Louisville. Josh was amazing and gave us great customer service and bourbon recommendations! This place has great vibes and has a great selection of wines.

    Joseph G.

    Being a person who prides myself on a being a guy who supports local businesses, artists and stores it pains me to rate one so poor. But this one is earned. One of the most aggressive and rude customer service experiences I've ever had. I went in with intentions of buying a bottle. I left with intentions of never coming back. To setup my experience I'll give everyone backdrop. Me my family and another group of friends with there family was taking in the wonderful and Vibrant Nulu neighborhood on this beautiful Saturday night. We began our night dining at feast bbq (I highly recommended them by the way) and took a stroll down through the Nulu businesses checking out the local art murals and had intentions of stopping by "cream" a local ice cream place. Unfortunately cream closed at 7pm. So we decided to head back to the car and drive to nearby ehrlers. On the way back me and the other husband noticed this establishment that sold local Bourbon and wine. We both are avid bourbon drinkers so we stop in while the kids and wives took pictures in front of the nearby art mural Nulu wildflowers. Upon walking in the first gentleman (pretty sure one of the owners) was nice. He thought he knew my face but I explained it was my first visit. I advised him we weren't there for the bar but to browse the Bourbon selection. I look up and notice a bathroom sign. I ask the gentleman if it would be ok if I used the facilities real quick. He said "absolutely". I walk back there and someone is In there already. So I wait for my turn. While waiting This other gentleman (who I assume is another owner) walks to me and says "are you buying something". I told him "not sure yet. still going to browse". Then he stood there for a few seconds and said "so your not buying anything". Instead of waiting by the door I get away from the guy and go back to my buddy who is looking at the bourbon because honestly if this guy keeps it up I'm gonna lose my temper and it's not worth getting mad about. We are browsing and looking. And the same guy approaches and says "can I ring anything up for you". At this point I just shoot him a look and my buddy said just browsing right now. The guy then either felt the vibe or just switched it up for a brief second and said "are you guys local?" Us "yes". He responded "so your familiar with Kentucky Bourbons" and pointed at a few well known local selections. We both once again say "yes". He turns to me directly and asks "what's your favorite one?" Me "personally I like angels envy". Him "ok I'll ring you up a bottle". Me "no I'm good. I have plenty at home". At this point he couldn't pay me to drink any Bourbon at his facility. I guess the guy assumed I was a drunkard who stumbled in on his establishment on a Saturday night and wanted to just go pee. He was wrong. He lost my business and my buddies business. And I'll tell everyone I know not to buy bourbon or wine here. Which if I'm being honest they was about $10-15 higher on most bottles then what I can get at other non tourist areas of Louisville. Guy treated me like a jerk and I'm actually proud of myself that I held my composure and killed him with kindness. But I hope this yelp review finds him so he can know his actions has consequences. You can check my other yelp reviews and see I spend a lot of time and money locally. So definetly wasn't looking for a free toilet. I Definitely was not some drunk guy in there being belligerent. I dunno, maybe he was sampling the Bourbon too much and maybe that's why he was being the way he was (I'm really trying hard not call names or curse) I will say the only bright side of This trip is my buddy got a sample or what was a half a shot (cost just over $3) of a Bourbon neither of us has had before called Russell's. It had a great taste. And was only like $48 for a bottle. Chances are one if not both of us would of left with a bottle of it tonight if it wasn't for the treatment I received. We will go buy a bottle of it from a local business that treats customers with respect and a little something called "service". Overall I won't come back. Looking at reviews and this place has amazing reviews and most say the owners are super. So not sure what the heck happened tonight? Maybe I just put of a bad vibe? I do kinda need to shave. Maybe he thought I was a street walker roaming in to shave in his bathroom. But honestly even if I was he had no right to act like that. It just a bathroom not a gold vault. Either step up and say "paying customers only or save your passive aggression for yourself. Anyways, I'm getting angry again about it and I'm at the end of this review and I haven't name called or cursed yet. So that's a win. So I'll just finish with "please buy and support local businesses". Not all of them are like this place.

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    Katie E.

    So nice to find a good bourbon bar that is a hidden gem. I loved the atmosphere and vibe. The employees were friendly and accommodating. Stephen was a wonderful server. We enjoyed sitting in the window and watching all the people in Oaks Day walking around. Such a chill atmosphere. They have a back patio where you can smoke cigars; we didn't check that area out. Stephen was a sommelier and recommended an excellent wine. The Old Fashioned was great and ask for a Paper Plane.

    Found a new rose!
    Holli C.

    Love stopping in and trying new wines! The bourbon selection is great as well! So cozy and love all the new seating! Service is fantastic as always!

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    Great service, there are fine wines and bourbons! Enjoyable ambience, not crowded on a Saturday night.

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    This place is sick for any wine or whiskey lovers. I loved talking with the other nulu locals

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    Did a wine tasting and the guy running it was real nice. It was a cool little spot with a bar inside and tables to sit at.

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    They have the best bourbon selection! The staff is so nice and knowledgeable. Not to mention they make the best old fashioned.

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    Small but mighty! Lauren makes you feel right at home with informed decisions about tasting. Comfortable to the max!

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