10 Food & Drink in Kentucky That You Shouldn't Miss

Copper & Kings is an American Brandy, Gin, Absinthe & Liqueur distillery located in Louisville, Kentucky. Come see why Copper & Kings is consistently rated one of Louisville's Best Distilleries! All tastings will be safely conducted in our spacious Art Gallery or, weather permitting, in our outdoor Courtyard space. 6 Guest Maximum Capacity per Tasting Experience. To keep our guests and staff safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, all guests are required to wear a mask when visiting the distillery. Social Distancing will be enforced throughout the entire distillery. Our Tour Guides will lead all tours wearing a mask, and we will sanitize all touchpoints before and after each experience. To keep our Production Team safe, our Tasting Experiences will not access our Production Floor or the Barrel Room for the time being. Our style of distillation and barrel maturation will be thoroughly discussed during the educational tasting. Stay safe & take care.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company opened in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015, but the distillery's roots extend back to 1889, when their ancestor, Henry Kraver, began distilling bourbon. Corky and Carson Taylor, fourth and fifth generation descendants of Kraver, are the historic-turned-urban Bourbon makers dedicated to providing a distinctively-authentic bourbon experience with distillery tours and tastings. Visit to experience, first-hand, the Peerless Caliber that sets Peerless spirits apart.

Visit the historical O.Z. Tyler Distillery, Owensboro, Kentucky's only Bourbon Whiskey distillery. Gift shop open year-round and tours + tastings offered for a small fee. See how traditional Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey is made firsthand, then see our exclusive TerrePURE® technology in action.

Built in the heart of Louisville, the Angel’s Envy Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Angel’s Envy puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience. TOURS ARE BY ONLINE RESERVATION ONLY.

The legend of Casey Jones began in prohibition-era Golden Pond, Kentucky, where he built more than 250 illegal-production copper stills. AJ, Casey’s grandson, used granddad’s last work to create the still used in the distillery today, giving an extra measure of historic family authenticity to our premium distilled spirits. It’s also where you can get married, celebrate a birthday, host a corporate event, or just wander around our lake & waterfall, sit on the back deck & lose yourself in the beautiful Christian County, KY, rural countryside. All while sipping a taste of authentic piece of Golden Pond, Kentucky history. Our team makes this a must-stop to come tour and taste and experience local distilling history. Visit us Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm for tours & tastings, shop in Casey's Corner, enjoy a beer, wine, cocktail, moonshine popsicles or soda in Casey's Lounge. Fun for all ages, our tastings and spirits for 21+ are free. Tours for 21 & over $5.

Castle & Key Distillery is located on the site of the historic Old Taylor Distillery in Millville, KY. After sitting abandoned to fall into ruin, new owners purchased the property in 2014. Production began at the distillery in late 2016 for the first time in over 40 years. Castle & Key produces premium spirits made from scratch. Gin and vodka are currently available while bourbon and rye whiskey continue to age.

Our handcrafted beverages are a toast to the proud spirit of the mountains and the passionate people who shape the region. Stories that move mountains live here, including the legendary Hatfields and McCoys feud, the dawn of Bluegrass music and starry nights spent making moonshine along the Tug Fork stream. Dueling Barrels welcomes you to explore this rich history and culture.