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What to drink in Louisville? Top 41 Local Alcoholic Beverages in Louisville

Last update: Tue Mar 18 2025
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Best Louisville Alcoholic Beverage Types

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Cocktail

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
3.9
Old-Fashioned
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As the name suggests, Old-Fashioned is a very old cocktail made with bourbon or whiskey, fine sugar or a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherries, orange slices, and a splash of club soda or water. The cocktail is prepared by muddling the bitters, sugar, cherries, an orange slice, and soda or water in an old-fashioned glass.


After the fruit husks are removed, bourbon and ice are added to the combination, and the whole thing is stirred, then garnished with a cherry and an orange slice. It is believed that the first Old-Fashioned was created at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, when it was made with whiskey, bitters, water, ice, and a sugar cube. 
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Cocktail

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
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Seelbach is a bourbon-based cocktail that also includes orange liqueur (Cointreau), two types of bitters (Angostura and Peychaud's), and Champagne. To prepare the drink, all the ingredients apart from Champagne are mixed with ice. The combination is then poured in a chilled flute and topped with Champagne.


Seelbach was invented by Adam Seger, who used to work at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. Interestingly, for a very long time, it was mistakenly believed that the cocktail was a pre-Prohibition drink that Seger reintroduced. Seger created the well-known myth, probably thinking it would add to the appeal. 
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Ale

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
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Kentucky Common is one of the few beer styles native to the United States. The style originated in Louisville, Kentucky, and it first appeared in the mid-1800s with the influx of Irish and German immigrants who were familiar with brewing techniques.


They adapted brewing techniques with available ingredients—the mash was predominantly malt with an addition of corn. The result was a light, thirst-quenching beer with a relatively low alcohol content that was mostly enjoyed by the laboring class due to its low price. 
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Best Louisville Alcoholic Beverage Producers

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.7
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Barrell Craft Spirits, founded in 2013 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, is a renowned independent blender specializing in unique, aged, cask-strength whiskeys and rums. The company sources high-quality spirits from various distilleries, meticulously blending them to create distinctive flavor profiles.


Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them numerous awards from prestigious spirits publications and competitions. Barrell Craft Spirits offers a diverse range of products, including small-batch and single-barrel releases, as well as ongoing series like Seagrass, Dovetail, and Vantage. 
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold

2024

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2023, 2022, 2020

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.7
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Sazerac Company is one of the oldest privately held distilleries in the United States, founded in the 1850s. The company's headquarters are located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it is renowned for its wide range of alcoholic beverages, including whiskey, bourbon, rum, vodka, gin, and liqueurs.


The company takes its name from the Sazerac cocktail, which is considered to be the first cocktail ever created in the United States.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2024

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.6
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Angel's Envy is a premium bourbon brand crafted by the Louisville Distilling Company, part of Bacardi Limited. Known for its unique finishing process in port and rum barrels, Angel's Envy produces Kentucky straight bourbon and rye whiskeys with a rich, layered flavor.


The distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, combines traditional bourbon craftsmanship with innovative aging techniques, offering a range of limited editions and private barrel selections.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

Bartender Spirits Awards - Gold

2023

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.5
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Mary Dowling Whiskey Co. honors the legacy of Mary Dowling, known as the "Mother of Bourbon." During Prohibition, she moved her distillery to Mexico to legally continue production, showcasing her resilience and innovation. The brand offers products like Double Oak Barrel Strength Bourbon and High Rye Bourbon aged in tequila barrels.


In partnership with Rabbit Hole Distillery and Pernod Ricard, the company preserves Mary Dowling's significant contributions to the bourbon industry.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold

2023

BEST Mary Dowling Spirits
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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.5
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Saltwater Woody produces American craft rum, distilled in the coastal south and made in small batches. Their unique approach includes cutting the rum to proof with diluted saltwater, giving it a smooth finish. The line features original rum and flavored variations, such as grapefruit and lemon, infused with real fruit juice for fresh, authentic taste.


Each variety emphasizes quality and a coastal vibe, designed to evoke memories of summer and seaside adventures.
AWARDS

Bartender Spirits Awards - Gold

2020

BEST Saltwater Woody Spirits
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Best Louisville Alcoholic Beverages

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The Barrell Private Release Series is a project in detailed blending on a scale small enough to allow extreme precision. Every ounce of every ingredient changes the overall character of these blends, as does the barrel that each one is aged in. For that reason, these barrels take months to polish and perfect.


Each release of our Private Release Whiskey is a unique blend of whiskeys. Once created, these blends are married in single casks, many of which were previously used for other spirits and/or wines. Each Private Release Whiskey series has slightly different base whiskey and is entered into a finishing cask at a different time.
AWARDS

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2023, 2022

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2023, 2022

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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Barrell Craft Spirits' Gold Label Dovetail is a premium whiskey blend that elevates their acclaimed Dovetail expression. This limited edition incorporates whiskeys aged up to 25 years, finished in rum, port, and Dunn Vineyards Cabernet barrels, resulting in a more powerful and robust profile.


Bottled at cask strength of 140.18 proof (70.09% ABV), it offers a complex flavor experience. The nose presents white grapefruit and red currant, with jammy fruits like raspberry and peach, complemented by sarsaparilla and espresso. The palate evolves from strawberry rhubarb pie to toasted marshmallow and wintergreen, leading to a finish bursting with tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple. 
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy

2020

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2020

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The Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon is a limited release crafted from select barrels aged and finished for up to 14 months in port wine casks. Bottled at 119.8 proof, this bourbon has a dark amber-red color and offers rich flavors of caramel, brown sugar, and fruit.


Its nose reveals hints of leather, brown sugar, and green apple, while the palate combines apples, caramel, and vanilla with a touch of black pepper spice. The finish has lingering fruitiness and grape tannins with a subtle spiciness.
AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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A triple distilled blended Irish Whiskey produced in Cork and made, unusually, with all three styles of Irish whiskey: single pot still, single malt and grain. First produced in 1779, it wasn't until 1913 that it changed it's name to Paddy after legendary salesman Paddy Flaherty.


Before that it had the rather catchy name of "Cork Distilling Company Map of Ireland Old Irish Whiskey". Rolls right off the tongue that one.
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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It is vodka redefined and refined - a perfect balance of taste and design; offered at an accessible price point. Platinum 10X is the perfect vodka for independent thinkers who appreciate form and function. With award-winning taste and bold & beautiful packaging, it delivers unrivaled smoothness and timeless American attitude.


Platinum 10X is crafted under the careful supervision of our experienced distillers. It is distilled an impressive 10 times from high quality American grain. Utilizing column & pot distillation allows for a more pure distillate that delivers a consistent and smooth drinking experience every time.
AWARDS

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2023

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Spirit

LOUISVILLE, United States of America
5.0
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Barrell Seagrass is a meticulously crafted blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, each finished separately in Martinique Rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels. This unique finishing process highlights the grassy, oceanside notes inherent in rye, complemented by the opulence and spice from the finishing barrels.


Bottled at cask strength, Seagrass offers a vibrant flavor profile with tropical and orchard fruit notes, balanced by spicy and herbaceous undertones.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 022 is a cask-strength bourbon bottled at 116.6 proof (58.3% ABV). This expression is a blend of 5-year-old straight bourbons sourced from Kentucky and Indiana, combining the dry, woody characteristics of Kentucky bourbon with the floral and herbaceous notes of Indiana bourbon.


The nose presents rye grain, juniper berry, and delicate florals like elderflower and wintergreen, with hints of gooseberry jam and white peach. The palate is rich and oily, featuring flavors of flan, cappuccino, sweet tea, and s’mores, balanced by rye spice and notes of honeysuckle and candied apricot. 
AWARDS

USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Top 100

2020

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Tinkerman's Gin Curiously Bright & Complex is a premium craft gin known for its vibrant and sophisticated flavor profile. It features bright citrus notes, including lemon and orange zest, complemented by herbal undertones and exotic spices. The gin is crafted in small batches, using a blend of carefully selected botanicals to create a balanced and aromatic experience.


Ideal for classic cocktails like gin and tonic or martinis, it also shines in more experimental recipes. Its elegant packaging reflects the creativity and craftsmanship behind this distinctive gin.
AWARDS

World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2024

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The One and Only New Orleans Original. Sazerac Rye Whiskey symbolizes the tradition and history of New Orleans. Rye Whiskey dates back to the 1800’s, around the time when saloons, veiled as Coffee Houses, began lining the streets of New Orleans. It was at the Sazerac Coffee House on Royal Street where local patrons were served toddies made with Rye Whiskey and Peychaud’s Bitters.


The libation became known as the “Sazerac” and America’s first branded cocktail was born. This is the whiskey that started it all.
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2022

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold

2024

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Los Vecinos del Campo Tobala is made using maguey Tobala. It has earthy aromas with floral undertones and notes of citrus zest on the nose. Tasting notes include a sweetness followed by tropical fruits like mango and apple, with a spiced finish.
AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy

2023, 2022

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding

2021

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Mezcal Gold Trophy

2021

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LOUISVILLE, United States of America
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LOUISVILLE, United States of America
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LOUISVILLE, United States of America
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Liqueur
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.8
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Spirit
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
4.8

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