Angel's Envy Distillery, Louisville (must see)
Angel鈥檚 Envy Distillery stands as a cornerstone of Louisville鈥檚 Bourbon District, marking the first full-production distillery to return to Whiskey Row since Prohibition. Opened in 2016, the distillery combines heritage and innovation, offering visitors a transparent view into the full whiskey-making process鈥攆rom grain to barrel and bottle. Housed in a sleek, modern facility with floor-to-ceiling windows, the site blends tradition and contemporary design in a way that mirrors its signature approach to whiskey: bold, handcrafted, and always finished with a twist.
At the heart of Angel鈥檚 Envy鈥檚 distinct character is its pioneering use of secondary barrel finishing, a process that matures bourbon and rye first in charred new oak barrels, then refines the flavors further in port, rum, or other specialty casks. This layered approach results in whiskeys that are both complex and approachable, exemplified in its Signature Series and award-winning Cellar Collection. Master Distiller Owen Martin and his team continue the vision started by Lincoln and Wes Henderson鈥攁 generational legacy rooted in experimentation and respect for the craft.
A visit to the distillery offers more than just a tour. Guests can join educational tastings such as 鈥淭aste the Finish,鈥� explore the art of mixology in cocktail classes held behind the distillery鈥檚 bar, or take part in the exclusive 鈥淏ottle Your Own鈥� experience in a dedicated Single Barrel room. Each encounter deepens the connection to bourbon鈥檚 evolution and invites newcomers and connoisseurs alike into the Angel鈥檚 Envy story.
Whether sipping in The Finishing Room, browsing curated bourbon-inspired goods in the gift shop, or attending a private event in one of the renovated spaces, guests will find that Angel鈥檚 Envy is more than a distillery鈥攊t鈥檚 a living tribute to whiskey鈥檚 past and its ever-expanding future.
Why You Should Visit:
A 鈥渞eal thing鈥� small, family-owned and operated distillery where you can see nearly all phases of whiskey making (except touring the inside of a rick house and the cooperage process).
Quality tours are run by very knowledgeable guides.
You'll be served one locally-made chocolate with your tasting that pairs well (which is rare) with bourbon.
Tour groups are kept small, so you won't feel like herded cattle.
Tip:
Angel's Envy only allows you into their private bar/for a tour by booking online; no walk-ins. Oftentimes, a week before your desired visit you may find all of their Saturday/Sunday tours fully booked and nearly all of Friday ones gone too, so book early!
At the heart of Angel鈥檚 Envy鈥檚 distinct character is its pioneering use of secondary barrel finishing, a process that matures bourbon and rye first in charred new oak barrels, then refines the flavors further in port, rum, or other specialty casks. This layered approach results in whiskeys that are both complex and approachable, exemplified in its Signature Series and award-winning Cellar Collection. Master Distiller Owen Martin and his team continue the vision started by Lincoln and Wes Henderson鈥攁 generational legacy rooted in experimentation and respect for the craft.
A visit to the distillery offers more than just a tour. Guests can join educational tastings such as 鈥淭aste the Finish,鈥� explore the art of mixology in cocktail classes held behind the distillery鈥檚 bar, or take part in the exclusive 鈥淏ottle Your Own鈥� experience in a dedicated Single Barrel room. Each encounter deepens the connection to bourbon鈥檚 evolution and invites newcomers and connoisseurs alike into the Angel鈥檚 Envy story.
Whether sipping in The Finishing Room, browsing curated bourbon-inspired goods in the gift shop, or attending a private event in one of the renovated spaces, guests will find that Angel鈥檚 Envy is more than a distillery鈥攊t鈥檚 a living tribute to whiskey鈥檚 past and its ever-expanding future.
Why You Should Visit:
A 鈥渞eal thing鈥� small, family-owned and operated distillery where you can see nearly all phases of whiskey making (except touring the inside of a rick house and the cooperage process).
Quality tours are run by very knowledgeable guides.
You'll be served one locally-made chocolate with your tasting that pairs well (which is rare) with bourbon.
Tour groups are kept small, so you won't feel like herded cattle.
Tip:
Angel's Envy only allows you into their private bar/for a tour by booking online; no walk-ins. Oftentimes, a week before your desired visit you may find all of their Saturday/Sunday tours fully booked and nearly all of Friday ones gone too, so book early!
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Angel's Envy Distillery on Map
Sight Name: Angel's Envy Distillery
Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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Sight Location: Louisville, USA (See walking tours in Louisville)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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