500 East Main Street, Louisville, KY (1-mile from the inn) There’s no better place for ANGEL’S ENVY® to continue our story than in the heart of Louisville. ... “We’re bringing bourbon back to Louisville, back to Whiskey Row, in addition to honoring the history throughout the state."

Copper & Kings is a Louisville, Kentucky distillery founded in 2014 with a mission to revive America’s first distilled spirit — brandy — long before bourbon became dominant Copper & Kings American Brandy. The founders didn’t set out to follow bourbon; instead, they sought to reclaim a lost American craft, distilling brandy in traditional copper pot stills using fresh fruit and American wine, then aging it in bourbon barrels right at their distillery in bourbon country Copper & Kings American Brandy

Evan Williams, founded in 1783, is recognized as Kentucky’s first commercial distillery and a pioneer of bourbon. Welsh immigrant Evan Williams established his distillery along the Ohio River in Louisville, using local corn and limestone-filtered water to produce quality whiskey. After his death in 1810, the brand faded but was revived in 1957 by Heaven Hill Distillery. Today, Evan Williams is one of the world’s best-selling bourbons, known for its historic roots and traditional craftsmanship.

Four Roses Bourbon traces its name to a romantic legend. Founder Paul Jones Jr. proposed to a Southern belle, asking her to wear roses to a grand ball if she accepted. She arrived wearing four red roses, inspiring the name Four Roses. Jones began producing bourbon in the 1860s, trademarked the name in 1888, and established the brand on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row. During Prohibition, Four Roses survived as a medicinal whiskey and later gained international popularity, especially in Europe and Japan.

Founded in 1885 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Green River Whiskey quickly became known for its award-winning quality and the slogan **"The Whiskey Without a Headache."** A devastating fire in 1918 and Prohibition brought the brand's success to a halt, and it eventually disappeared for decades. After a major restoration, Green River returned in 2020 and is once again producing award-winning bourbon, proudly carrying on its historic legacy as a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Founded in Bardstown, Kentucky, in 1935 after Prohibition, Heaven Hill was established by the Shapira family and Joseph L. Beam. It quickly gained a reputation for quality, with its Bottled-in-Bond bourbon becoming a Kentucky favorite. The launch of Evan Williams Bourbon in 1957 further cemented its legacy. After a devastating fire in 1996, Heaven Hill rebuilt by acquiring Louisville's historic Bernheim Distillery. Today, it remains one of the nation's largest family-owned spirits producers, crafting iconic brands like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny while preserving Kentucky's rich bourbon tradition.

Founded by Joyce and Bruce Fraley, Jeptha Creed Distillery began with a family passion for farming, craftsmanship, and creating exceptional Kentucky spirits. Located on a historic family farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jeptha Creed honors generations of tradition while producing unique, grain-to-glass bourbons made with locally grown ingredients.

Jim Beam’s story began in 1795 when Jacob Beam sold his first barrels of corn whiskey in Kentucky, starting a family tradition that would span more than seven generations. Today, Jim Beam remains one of the world’s most recognized bourbon brands, continuing to craft bourbon using time-honored recipes and techniques passed down through the Beam family.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. began in 1881 in Henderson, Kentucky, producing Peerless whiskey under Elijah W. Worsham and Capt. J.B. Johnston. In 1889, Henry H. Kraver purchased the distillery, renamed it Kentucky Peerless, and grew it into one of Kentucky’s largest whiskey producers. After closing during Prohibition, the brand remained dormant for nearly a century until 2015, when Kraver’s great-grandson Corky Taylor and his son Carson revived Peerless in Louisville’s Bourbon District. Today, Kentucky Peerless is a family-owned, grain-to-bottle distillery known for its handcrafted bourbon and rye whiskey, blending historic tradition with modern craftsmanship.

Maker’s Mark began in 1953 when Bill and Margie Samuels transformed a historic distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, with a vision to create a smoother, more approachable bourbon. Inspired by family tradition and handcrafted techniques, they introduced the signature red wax-dipped bottle that has become a beloved symbol of Kentucky bourbon heritage.

Michter’s traces its roots to 1753, when John Shenk founded a rye whiskey distillery in Pennsylvania. Known over the years as Shenk’s and Bomberger’s, the distillery became part of American whiskey history, with a legend of George Washington purchasing rye whiskey there for his troops during the Revolutionary War. After closing in 1990, the Michter’s name was revived in 1996 by Joseph Magliocco and Richard Newman, who moved the brand to Kentucky and rebuilt it with a focus on quality and craftsmanship. Today, Michter’s is recognized for its small-batch, handcrafted whiskeys and dedication to its historic roots.

Established 2014 Founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, a visionary Kentucky entrepreneur and proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, New Riff has spent the past decade building a distillery rooted in craft, innovation, and uncompromising quality. After ten years of growth, we’re proud to see New Riff products in all 50 states, and across the globe, a milestone that reflects both the reach of our spirits and the continued support of our community. Located in Newport, Kentucky, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, Old Forester is America’s oldest continuously produced bourbon brand. Brown created a more consistent whiskey and became the first to sell bourbon in sealed glass bottles. One of only six brands allowed to continue during Prohibition, Old Forester has survived for more than 150 years. Today, it remains a Brown–Forman Kentucky bourbon known for tradition, quality, and innovation.

Opening on Derby Day 1935, Stitzel–Weller is a distillery located in Shively, a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. Blade and Bow's story began with the founding of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in 1935, a Louisville icon and home to the fathers of bourbon. Following the repeal of prohibition, the Stitzel–Weller Distillery was built with a commitment to craftsmanship and artistry. It reimagined what Kentucky Bourbon could be until distilling stopped in 1992. Stitzel–Weller Distillery was eventually acquired by Diageo as part of a larger sale, and was officially reopened to the public in 2014.

Founded in 1869 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Wild Turkey began as a family-run distillery and grew into a world-renowned bourbon brand. The Wild Turkey name was introduced in 1942 after bourbon shared on a hunting trip became a favorite among friends. Master Distiller Jimmy Russell joined in 1954 and helped define the brand’s signature style, later joined by his son Eddie Russell. Today, under Campari Group, Wild Turkey continues its legacy of bold, traditional Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship.

Inspired By Bourbon's History Woodford Reserve is situated among beautiful horse farms - in fact, it’s one of the only places in Kentucky where you can see the state’s two most famous products – Bourbon whiskey and thoroughbred horses – maturing side-by-side. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.