The Historic Urban Distillery That Gives You A One-Of-A-Kind Kentucky Experience
By Andrea Limke|Published July 14, 2018
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Bourbon flows through the veins of Kentucky, as this amber-colored liquid has been a large part of our state’s business and society for generations. The Bourbon Trail and other bourbon-related excursions are a huge draw to the Bluegrass State and locals also appreciate its contribution and history. Whether you enjoy sipping this classic beverage or not, the history is fascinating and there’s a new place to experience it that is unlike any other destination in the state. Old Forester Distilling Co. has returned to Whiskey Row in Louisville and this urban distillery is ready to give you a one-of-a-kind tour that you can only have in Kentucky.
Old Forester Distilling Co. recently returned to its roots on Whiskey Row in Louisville and they are now open to the public for tours.
Old Forester is one of the most well-known names in the Bourbon industry and for good reason. The company was the first to sell bourbon in sealed bottles, ensuring the quality of their creations. They also were the only bourbon continually distilled before, during, and after Prohibition, thanks to a loophole and approval to continue distilling for medical purposes.
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All of these interesting, historical stories and much more can be found within the brand new distillery tour, which is a beautiful mix of old and new.
The state-of-the-art lobby and tour spaces, as well as the distillery itself, are eye-catching and incredibly interesting. Tours are about an hour long and take place every day of the week. For all of the details about the tours, be sure to visit their website here.
At the end of the tour, guests ages 21 and older are welcome to enjoy a tasting of the finest offerings at Old Forester. It's a unique experience to see the entire distilling process and then come full circle by tasting the award-winning creations.
Your time spent on the tour and throughout the distillery is really unlike any other experience in the state.
Aside from Sundays and Mondays when distilling is suspended, you will get a front-row view of the process from start to finish. Along with that, the building itself is a true work of art and the modern additions to this historic building are worth seeing on their own.
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Old Forester has long been a part of Kentucky's past and present, and now it is perfectly poised to continue into the future.
A tour of this urban distillery is a one-of-a-kind experience in Kentucky and something you can only do in the Bluegrass State. Bourbon will always run in the veins of Kentucky, and thanks to distilleries like Old Forester, everyone can get a taste of the history and intrigue of this industry.
Old Forester has managed to maintain its historic roots while transitioning into a modern space that visitors and locals will love to experience. Does this new Bourbon tour look interesting to you? Which Kentucky distillery is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Old Forester Distilling Co. is located at 119 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. For more information, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for more reasons you should take Kentucky’s fun-filled Bourbon Trail, check out our previous article here.
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