A First-Timer’s Guide to Soaking Up Louisville’s Bourbon Scene

Posted January 22, 2026 by Garden & Gun Magazine

There’s more to Louisville than bourbon, of course. But in a town where bar menus come with a “Not Bourbon” section, well, we all know why we’re here. This warm and welcoming city on the Ohio has long been perfectly pleased to enjoy its own delights while sharing freely with in-the-know travelers. Then, as craft cocktails and the bourbon fueling them took off over the last dozen years or so, distilleries dotting the Bluegrass started rolling out the welcome mat, and urban bourbon experiences weren’t far behind. 

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