Kentucky has become one of the most widely discussed states in the U.S. primary because of our native American spirit, however, bourbon is just one of many spirits that can be found in the Commonwealth.
When looking to find the most interesting spirits in Kentucky, just get Off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and you’ll find stories about spirits that may not be exactly what you had in mind. Not for the faint of heart, these spirits may drive you to drink White Claw.
Bardstown, Louisville, and Frankfort may be the most familiar bourbon destinations, Northern Kentucky has a secret hotspot you need to visit … and no password required.
Located Off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in Covington, Kentucky’s 19th century German neighborhood, MainStrasse Village is home to the Wiseguy Lounge, a 1920’s style speakeasy with an energy and vibe reminiscent of an era nearly a century ago, not to mention an incredible bourbon selection, creative cocktails, and outstanding pizza.
Visiting Kentucky with the dream of trying Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, or many other rare allocated whiskeys? Once place has them all ready to try now and they are available at affordable prices.
Located in Louisville’s east end, Westport Whiskey & Wine, has been featuring tasting events, education classes, as well as many of the most allocated whiskeys since 2008. Get Off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and visit WW&W to taste, learn, and explore one of the most diverse bourbon selections available anywhere in the Commonwealth.
The booming, eclectic, East Market District of Downtown Louisville area known as Nulu, is also home to the Taj, but not the Mahal.
The Nulu (New Louisville) area has become Louisville’s fast-growing location for art galleries, antique shops, upscale and eclectic bars and restaurants, and a number of specialty stores. If you’re Off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, hop on the Urban Bourbon Trail and stop in at the Taj for friendly conversation and maybe a frozen bourbon slushie.
You must get Off the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to visit one of the most historic distilleries in Kentucky.
With recognizable brands like Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Weller, George T. Stagg and Pappy Van Winkle, the Buffalo Trace Distillery is one of the most famous bourbon distilleries in the world … and it isn’t on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
The Liquor Barn store in Louisville’s east end shopping center of Springhurst has been a mainstay for adult beverage shoppers. The location's brand new 20,000 sq. ft. facility offers everything an adult beverage consumer could ever dream of finding.
Liquor Barn isn’t just your neighborhood adult beverage store with everything under one roof, this store is an intimate experience all its own.
Located right on Whiskey Row, Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen has a toe-tappin’, honkey-tonk dive bar vibe with award-winning southern American cuisine and plenty of fine whiskey.
Merle’s offers a perfect blend of Louisville’s easy-going dining experience, with its exceptional food, entertainment, music and other events and an extensive whiskey menu.
Tucked away in the Stepford community of Norton Commons awaits the hole-in-the-wall neighborhood hang-out worth visiting.
At Commonwealth Tap, their slogan may be “Life’s too short to drink bad wine”, but don’t fret, the bourbon and whiskey selection is one of the best around.
Equus Restaurant and Jack’s Lounge are the longtime jewel of St. Matthews that’s easy to miss.
This upscale American bistro may be Off the Kentucky BourbonTrail but has been serving Louisville for over thirty years … oh, and they have some good bourbon too.
When you’re Off the Trail and looking for a great meal and an ever better bourbon selection, there are very few that stack up against Louisville, Kentucky’s original bourbon bar, even after thirteen years.
