Best known for its port-finished bourbon, after initial aging in new American oak barrels. Their bourbon is finished in ruby port wine casks, giving it a smooth, slightly sweet, and complex flavor.
An independent bottler and blender of aged, cask-strenght sourced rum and whiskey.
The oldest fully-operating distillery that features guided tours and tastings.
A family-ownded distillery since 2013 that offers bourbons and moonshine.
Brough Brothers Distillery is renowned as Kentucky's first Black-owned distillery, founded by brothers Victor, Bryson, and Christian Yarbrough in Louisville's Park Hill neighborhood. Established in December 2020, the distillery aims to revitalize the community by creating jobs and offering a welcoming space for both locals and visitors.
It was founded in the 1870's and remains true to its commitments to crafting premium spirits.
Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey started in 2019, a woman- led distillery by Judy Hollis Jones. They season oak for at least 18 months (6 months is the norm for other brands).
Focuses on American-made brandy. The compnay is known for using fresh, high-quality ingredients, such as apples and grapes, and for producin small-batch, artisinal brandy.
It is home to different bourbon brands and was the distillery of Bulleit before it became independent.
A family-owned distillery since 1935 and is known for its award-winning bourbon whiskeys.
It is a self-produced distillery and home of famous brands like Maker's Mark and Jim Beam.
Kentucky Artisan Distillery, located near Louisville in Crestwood, is known for its farm-to-bottle approach, traditional distilling methods, and as the production home of Jefferson’s Bourbon, including the innovative Jefferson’s Ocean. It also serves as a contract distiller for several brands and offers educational, behind-the-scenes tours.
A family-owned distillery known as Willey Distilling Company.
The distillery opened in 2015, but its roots extend back to 1889.
Is a Kentucky-based distillery and home of the Angel's Envy Bourbon.
It is nationally recognized for its award-winning bourbon brands, including Rebel and Blood Oath.
Every bottle of Maker's Mark is handcrafted, from grains to packaging.
Aside from bourbon production, the distillery offers tours and tasting for making rye and bourbon.
The small distillery offers guests an experience from barrel to bottle.
A small distillery that handcrafts small batch spirits.
The industiral-chic facility by Rabbit Hole Distilling offers craft bourbon guided tours and tasting.
Known or its innovative approach to bourbon production, bledining traditional crafsmanship with modern techniques.
Known for being an interative distillery and visitor center that offers a deep dive into the history and production of Evan Williams Bourbon, one of the oldest distillieries in Kentucky.