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Louisville, Kentucky: Bourbon City
For the people of Louisville, bourbon isn’t just a spirit, it’s part of the very fabric of the city. Home to the historic entertainment district known as Whiskey Row, Louisville offers a chance to explore local distilling history, visit working distilleries and enjoy classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Mint Julep. The city also serves as a gateway to Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon and still the source of more than 95% of the bourbon enjoyed around the world. These are a few of our favourite producers based in Louisville.
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Michter's
Michter’s focuses on powerful but balanced American whiskies, whether rye, bourbon or sour mash. A lower barrel entry proof and careful maturation emphasise richness and structure across the range. Based in central Louisville, just opposite the famed Slugger Factory, it combines state-of-the-art production with an old-school commitment to small-scale bottlings.
Rabbit Hole
Kentucky’s whiskey scene was laid low by Prohibition in the 1920s and 30s which saw distilleries shuttered across the state. Today, 90% of bourbon comes from just a small handful of producers but Rabbit Hole is one of the craft distilleries bringing greater diversity of style and flavour to Kentucky distilling. This modern operation, based in Whiskey Row, focuses on transparency, creativity and carefully made whiskey.
Peerless
Peerless began making bourbon in 1889, closed during Prohibition, and was revived in 2014 by the founder’s great grandson. The family whiskey legacy now lives on in downtown Louisville. A cult favourite of whiskey lovers the world over, Peerless is known for full-bodied whiskies, bottled at barrel strength, with herbal, peppery and dried fruit notes.
Old Forester
A Louisville fixture since 1870, Old Forester was the first bourbon sold in sealed bottles and one of the few distilleries to keep firing its stills and filling casks through Prohibition. For ‘medicinal purposes’ only, of course. The complex, spicy spirit character of Old Forester bourbon is underpinned by notes of menthol and dried cherry. A classic style that never really gets old.
Angels Envy
Angel’s Envy began as Lincoln Henderson’s retirement passion. Departing from convention, he finished his whiskey in ruby port casks, adding rich, fruity depth to traditional Kentucky bourbon. A huge hit with bartenders and whiskey lovers alike, the first batches of Angel’s Envy helped to popularise the practice of cask finishing in American whiskey.
Learn More About American Whiskey
From classic Kentucky bourbon to rye, Tennessee whiskey and more, we chart the history and the modern identity of American whiskey in all its many styles and variations.