Tasting time & a tour at Old Pogue Bourbon Distillery. Dan was super friendly in the family…read morehome/museum & tasting room, and Distiller John Pogue led our small group of three through his family's historic craft distilling operation, which overlooks the Ohio River from the bluffs above Maysville, Kentucky. This is the birthplace of bourbon. John Pogue is a trained geologist, who turned his talents and knowledge toward the family business of distilling. The beautiful focus of the property is the 1845 home of John's ancestors, which is on the US Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places. Old Pogue "Masters Select" has appeared on the Wine Enthusiast "Top 50 Spirits" list. One of the "secrets" of Kentucky Bourbon, John explained, is the unique limestone aquifer of the region. It contains no iron, through which the water filters. Be sure to book your tour in advance online. The product of this small batch craft distillery is to my understanding only available on-site. Another tip is to pick up a copy of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Passport and Field Guide Book. It is available online or in person. Tons of interesting information about distilleries in Kentucky, if you plan on visiting others as well. Visits, and completing the entire trail, unlock special rewards!

Very nice old distillery. Friendly service, off the beaten path. Interesting products.read more

What a great experience and the bourbon is pretty amazing too! They converted an old auto parts…read morefactory into a distillery. Really neat ambiance from the moment you walk in. Staff were polite and knowledgeable about the bourbon craft. We opted for the bourbon tasting. Josh (I think) was our guide and did an amazing job talking us through the different bourbons and how they were made with the different mash bills. We got to fill our own bottle!! If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. We will be back!

Excellent experience. They do it right! Tap a barrel and fill your own bottle. And the bourbon is…read moredamn good! In my top two for this trip to Bourbon-tucky.

We had a great time with the boutique blending experience! Kevin and Shannon were great! We enjoyed…read morelearning about bourbon alchemy!

Our experience at Wenzel was fantastic! Our facilitator Kevin was great! The tasting and blending…read moreexperience was a lot of fun.

I kind of wish there were more stars to give here…read more.. Hung out with these folks for a conference on their grounds, which are amazing btw, and got to taste their bourbon selections and even blend our own custom blends which I shared with my friends. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Me not being a huge bourbon guy, more of a Scottish and Irish Whisky guy, I had to rely on their knowledge and expertise when it came to everything bourbon. I am glad I did. I usually find this is the good route. You can see from the pictures how amazing this place is. I wish I would've taken pictures of the bar itself and the outside grounds too. Amazing property to say the least. You have to go here and hear their amazing story. And for the bourbon of course.

Very interesting place. VERY interesting. They have a tasting and teach you the art of mixing…read more Make your own unique bourbon blend. You've probably been tasting bourbons for along time.....time to make your own! Stop in and see Pete. He's very knowledgeable on bourbons.

I found out about Second Sight Spirits recently helping a friend out with shooting a video. This is…read moresuch a cool place with an awesome mysterious atmosphere. They allow you to rent out the space and this is a great spot to host events, meetings, or a special party. The drinks are great, well balanced, and they distill their own spirits! As someone who is more into mixed drinks than breweries this was a delight. The location is also really convenient being a few minutes outside of Covington. There is plenty of free street parking. Im so glad I found out about it!

I've never been to a friendlier, cozier, or cooler distillery/coffee bar! Their drinks are…read moreinnovative-distilled and brewed in-house and the drinks menu rotates with the seasons, but not to worry-they also have a consistent cocktail menu of your favorites all year. Their drinks are crowd is friendly; sit at the bar, at a table, or relax into a vintage sofa. The owners do an amazing tour of their facility, with ample tastings of bourbons, rums, and more! Don't miss this gem with a mystical theme on Elm Street in Ludlow, Kentucky!

This was a very unique tour experience. And in a good way! I have been on a bunch of bourbon tours…read moreat distilleries. This was by far one of the most memorable. From getting to taste the mash, to the whiskey, right off the steel, and then the thumb right out of the barrel to try and barrel proof. It was an amazing tour. Our guide was very engaging and had lots of great stories. I would highly recommend this to her if you're in the Lexington area

After reading so many positive reviews and recommendations, this was a "must-try" distillery for…read moreme. I made reservations in advance for the last tasting on a Saturday. If you're unfamiliar with the area, the distillery is located in the New Distillery District, which has several other local establishments, including bars and restaurants. On a Saturday, the area can get very crowded, and parking may be difficult to find. It was also a little confusing to locate the entrance to the distillery, and we actually had to call to figure out where the front door was. Fortunately, we found it just in time for our tour. Our tour guide, Slaid, started off by providing us with a ton of interesting historical information, which I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, as the tour continued, his demeanor seemed to change and came across as somewhat mean and arrogant. For the tasting, we were provided with glass shot glasses, which I thought was a nice touch. At one point, Slaid told us that if we didn't like something, we could pour it on the ground. I happened to be standing next to an open, empty barrel and jokingly asked if he meant that I should pour it there. His response was abrupt: "No, I never told you to do that!!" I was yelled at like a child. It was an awkward interaction. There were also a few moments where he was quick to call out other guests. For example, when someone was standing slightly near a display case, he loudly told them not to be anywhere near it. While I understand wanting to protect the displays, the way it was communicated felt unnecessarily harsh. Overall, I really enjoyed the historical information and appreciated the take home glass tasting glasses. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the tour guide's demeanor or the bourbons themselves. One other thing that I found a bit off-putting was receiving a message the following day asking us to tip our tour guide. None of the other distillery tours we experienced during our trip did this, so it felt somewhat unusual and, honestly, a little tacky. There were definitely some positives to the experience, but based on the tour itself, the bourbon, and the overall interaction with our guide, it wasn't one of my favorite stops.

We stopped here as part of the craft trail and had such a nice time :) I liked the traditional and…read morerustic feel of the place. Our tour guide, Lindsay, was so fun to talk to. We were the only ones, so it was easy to talk and ask questions. We tried 4 of the spirits/ bourbons and were impressed with the quality and flavor variations. This spot is a little out of the way, but well worth a few extra minutes on the road.

Great little place to visit. The only bourbon distillery in bourbon county. The products were…read moregreat! Delicious bourbon! The cats at the distillery were so fun. Staff was super nice. Definitely worth a trip!

Highly recommend this tour. The bourbon was good, the experience was great, and everyone was very…read morefriendly. One thing we enjoyed was the tasting (2 different bourbons) at the beginning, then you take your tasting glass with you for the tour. Later, we got another bourbon (Blue Corn which was great), and the Blue Dog "moonshine". The glass was ours to take home as well.

Visited the distillery for a sips and yoga event. They hosted a lovely event! Loved it. The space…read morewas gorgeous and not far from Lexington at all! It's a neat place to check out next time you want to explore - or check their Facebook for updates on events!

We wanted a bourbon tour that was dog-friendly and came across this one. We've been to Buffalo…read moreTrace and they set a high bar. I'll be honest, when we pulled in we had low expectations. It's in an industrial area and compared to Buffalo, it was a small operation! However, we were pleasantly surprised. Although small, the tour was very informative and we enjoyed learning about their process and the history. The tasting was great as well, even for a non-bourbon drinker like me :)

Stopped in as a last minute something to do in town experience and we had a great time. We were the…read morelast tour of the day and Logan was our host. He did a great job explaining the distilleries history and process. The venue is BEAUTIFUL!! We did a tasting at the very end and although I am the wrong person to judge the bourbon, Logan did an amazing explaining what we were tasting. Highly recommend you check them out.

Been eyeing Pensive for a couple years and finally made it out this week with my Wife. We're eager…read moreto find a top-tier burger place in the area, though unfortunately this fell a little short of our expectations. Decided to split the Silver Charm for an appetizer, and it came about ten minutes later. The onion rings were decent, good flavor and somewhat crispy. The accompanying sauces of barbecue and ranch were both good as well, though both were missing something to elevate them a bit more I think. The flavor was good, but quite a small portion for $10. My wife ordered the Strike the Gold Burger and I went for the Northern Dancer Crispy Chicken. The sandwiches came out about ten minutes after we finished the Silver Charm, which was perfect timing. She liked her burger pretty well, and I took a bite too. The "caramelized onions" were definitely more sauteed, with still a bit of crunch, and otherwise I could really only taste the barbecue sauce, which was tasty, but I would have liked some more varied flavors. My chicken sandwich was... a bit disappointing. Rather than a chicken piece that appropriately fit the bun, it was more of a chicken strip, with bites that would only yield bun. In addition, because the chicken piece was so small, it was also extremely dry, which is a bummer because I actually thought the breading was very tasty. The chipotle aioli was decent, but didn't pack as much spice or flavor as I was hoping. And with only two toppings and a sauce on the whole sandwich, I was disappointed that the tomato was rather mushy and didn't seem fresh. I will say the fries that came with our sandwiches were crisp and well seasoned, and somewhat unfortunately the best part of my meal. Based on our experience, I didn't hate our dinner here and if someone invited me to meet them here, I wouldn't say no, but I'm also not going out of my way to revisit.

Burgers were excellent at Pensive Distilling. My fiancé and I both really enjoyed our meals. We…read moreordered at the bar and the service was great. The bar is small and cozy, with a really nice vibe. My only complaint, which so some people would not be a problem, is that our drinks were too boozy. They tasted only like alcohol and nothing else - they were completely off balance to a point where I couldn't really drink mine. Will go again for the food at least.