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Great Whisky Bars of the World

Great Whisky Bars of the World

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Created by Just Add Bourbon • Updated On: August 27, 2013

In 2013, Whisky magazine developed their annual list of the greatest bars in the world. 10 of them reside right here in Bourbon Country.

Bourbons Bistro is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

1. Bourbons Bistro

8.8
2255 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · Clifton · 32 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Gold Medal winning bar, the creme de la creme.

Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

2. Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar

6.9
140 N 4th St (in the Galt House), Louisville, KY
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

Makers Mark Bourbon House is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

3. Makers Mark Bourbon House

446 S 4th St, Louisville, KY
Whisky Bar · Central Business District · 48 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

Proof on Main is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

4. Proof on Main

8.8
702 W Main St (at S 7th St), Louisville, KY
Bar · Central Business District · 142 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

The Old Seelbach Bar is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

5. The Old Seelbach Bar

8.0
500 S 4th St (The Seelbach Hilton Louisville), Louisville, KY
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

BLU Italian Grille is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

6. BLU Italian Grille

280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 17 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

Z's Oyster Bar and Steakhouse is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

7. Z's Oyster Bar and Steakhouse

115 S 4th St (4th and Market on the Corner), Louisville, KY
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Listed as a Silver Medal winning bar, it still stands out from the crowd.

Old Talbott Tavern is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

8. Old Talbott Tavern

7.3
107 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
deSha's Restaurant and Bar is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

9. deSha's Restaurant and Bar

101 N Broadway (W. Main Street), Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Z's Oyster Bar & Steak House is one of Great Whisky Bars of the World.

10. Z's Oyster Bar & Steak House

7.9
101 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY
Seafood Restaurant · East Louisville · 9 tips and reviews