17 Best Bourbon Bars In Louisville

Article by By Brian Rooney on TastingTable.com on Dec. 12, 2022. Read the full article here.

When visiting Louisville, Kentucky, your trip is not complete without an abundant dose of bourbon whiskey. It's not only the drink of the Bluegrass State, it's the official native spirit of the U.S., and there is no better bourbon city than Louisville.

Of course, if you do find yourself with some extended time to spend in Kentucky, a thorough quest of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is also a must. The excursion was established in 1999 by the Kentucky Distillers' Association to encourage tourists to visit the many esteemed bourbon-makers across the state with a field map outlining every location and a passport to stamp at every stop along the way. Visits to individual distilleries often offer tours and tastings that are very educational and enjoyable, but each is limited to only the whiskeys on site.

Luckily, Kentucky is bourbon obsessed, no self-respecting bar or restaurant in the state will be lacking a wide selection of quality bottles of the spirit, and there is no city with more locations to choose from than Louisville. So, here are some options that will offer bourbons from all across the state for you to sip and savor the very best of Kentucky's greatest export.

Bourbons Bistro

Operating inside a building dating back to the 1870s, Bourbons Bistro is located in the historic Clifton section of Louisville. Any bourbon drinker will find Bourbons Bistro to be their paradise. It was awarded a Gold Medal by Whisky Magazine in its Whisky Bars of the World list, according to Bourbons Bistro's website. It offers a selection of more than 130 bourbons as well as a barrel selection program. Options include the familiar favorites in addition to legendary bottles, such as two Pappy Van Winkles.

There are even full bottles available for purchase, one of which is the Old W.L. Stone "Little Tub Whiskey" Bottled in Bond. This pint-sized bottle of whiskey was barreled in the spring of 1917, bottled in the spring of 1933, and is for sale at Bourbons Bistro for $5,000.

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