LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) — A spirits company will turn a historic Kentucky “castle” into a brand new distillery.
According to a press release, Von Payne Spirits, renowned for its gothic allure and gargoyle-adorned whiskey, has acquired the historic Whiteside’s Bakery Company building at 1400 West Broadway in Louisville’s West End.
The 60,000-square-foot Mission-style landmark, designed by prominent architect Arthur Loomis and opened in 1908 as Bond Bread, was once celebrated as the most sophisticated bakery in America. The long-abandoned structure, adorned with four gargoyles on its East Tower, will be reborn as The Von Payne Castle: Distillery and Tasting Experience.
Von Payne plans to restore the historic building, transforming it into a unique destination on the Bourbon Trail…