Tasting room at Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville, KY
FOOD NEWS
How Angel's Envy Made History For The City Of Louisville
BY CHRIS SANDS
Whiskey Row Loft Building facing in Louisville, Kentucky.
During the latter half of the 19th century, Louisville, Kentucky's Whiskey Row along Main Street was a haven for bourbon makers, but this era ended with the arrival of Prohibition.
Louisville downtown skyline with the Ohio River and skyline reflections on the river in the foreground.
Only over the last decade or so, bourbon distilling has returned to Louisville's scenic downtown area that borders the Ohio River. Angel's Envy is one company that has set up shop.
Louisville Main Street's historic architecture in an area once known for its numerous distilleries.
Since Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail debuted in 2008, over ten distilleries have opened, along with bourbon-themed bars, restaurants, and even a hotel called Hotel Distil.
bottle of Angel's Envy bourbon
Angel's Envy has notably made history as the first large-scale distillery to resume bourbon-making in downtown Louisville since the days of the Whiskey Row.
Bourbon tasting room at the Angel's Envy Distillery
Angel's Envy has increased its East Main Street digs by 13,000 square feet, doubling visitor capacity. They've also carved out a historic niche in terms of their products.
Angel's Envy Bourbon bottles
The distillery has pushed out the 11th release of its cask-strength Kentucky bourbon finished in port wine barrels, a milestone for a company that specializes in finished whiskeys.