Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
A small urban distillery on Whiskey Row, where you can see copper stills and taste bourbon in a Prohibition-style bar.
Evan Williams is considered one of Kentucky's earliest commercial distillers. This experience center stands across from the site of his distillery, dating to 1783, and is operated by Heaven Hill Distilleries. A prominent giant bourbon bottle decorates the entrance. The tour lasts about an hour: first a recreation of a Louisville old street scene, then a look at small copper stills, and finally a tasting of several bourbons in a bar styled after the Prohibition era. Some premium sessions include a lesson in mixing an Old Fashioned. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID, and advance booking on the official website is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (Sundays from 13:00)
Nearby sights
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Belle of Louisville
- Kentucky Science Center
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Frazier History Museum
- Fourth Street Live!
- Whiskey Row