Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down and savor three unique offerings from Whiskey Row distillery. Produced in reverence to the famous distillery trading hub in Louisville, Kentucky, we reviewed their Triple Wood, Cask Strength, and Bottled-In-Bond. But, like all spirits, you need to understand where it came from before you enjoy where it goes.
Here’s a summary of Whiskey Row’s heritage.
Owned by Avalon Spirits, out of Upperville, Virginia, Whiskey Row started as an homage to the Renaissance Revival buildings which stood watch over Main Street during Louisville, Kentucky’s pre-prohibition era. Located between West First and West Second Streets, the area earned the beloved nickname Whiskey Row. Eventually, the area developed into a distribution hub, trading spirits with distilleries in nearby Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia…