Copper and Kings

nd!! The views from the rooftop are incredible!!

n the day their change of ownership went through. Thank you all for a great experience, yet again. I cannot wait until my next visit. Until then, take care ya'll

mells wonderful. It’s pretty interesting how they’re using sound to try and circulate the aging brandy in those barrels. The staff was friendly and the tour guide was both entertaining and informative. The grounds are pretty and would make for a nice place to relax outside. They also have a Great Pyrenees dog who makes for an extra cuddly mascot; she’s very friendly. My tour was excellent, and we sampled several of their apple and grape brandies at the end. They seemed pretty generous with their sample pours, and their spirits certainly seem much better than they were some years ago. The tour is worthwhile for sure, and I ended up with a renewed respect for the place.

ouisville. When a company known for its Brandy can make it in a town know for is Burbon that it saying something. The company was recently sold to a local (ish) gentlemen after being apart of a much larger chain (I won't split it to much). Their creativity and mastery in the craft is bar none. Did you know agitation in barrels could be performed with Metallica and Run DMC? Yep, you read thst odd sentence correct. C&K does not put their barrels on a ship and sail them around the world. The play a great playmix with huge speakers and amps at the barrels to achieve the same end result. The building was painstakingly resorted and coupled with the butterfly rescue courtyard area their place is beautiful. Don't miss out on this tour and tell Snoop and Collin we said the orange is wrong we agree and fingers up pew pew! You know if you know.

aroma and flavor without being thick and sugary. We did the Barrel to Bottle tour with Maple and her human, Daniel. Our tour was earlier in the day so it was just my husband so it felt more like visiting with a knowledgeable friend. We had a great time and walked away with a couple of great bottles for home.

dies. It is definitely worth the visit to round out your knowledge and your palate. Their use of music to help enhance the flavor of their spirits was a fun fact to discover.

s cancellation, and her recommendations were spot on. The food was top notch. I had the pimento cheese dip with chips to start, fabulous. Perfect with the brandy flight. The scallops were cooked perfectly with delicious mushrooms and potatoes. Warm beignets capped off a delicious dinner. I'll be back

l the way back from St. Louis just to stop in again. Picked up some tasty libations and a T-shirt—and the staff really took care of us. Friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. They made us feel like we were part of the Copper & Kings family. Take the tour! Thanks again—already looking forward to our next visit! —Doug & Kathy

dly puts American Brandy front and center – and does it with style, edge, and innovation. The distillery tour is unlike any other. You start with the story behind this bold brand – how Copper & Kings dared to go against the grain in bourbon country and create something truly unique. The production space is filled with custom-made copper pot stills, and the entire place runs on a spirit of creativity and rebellion. But the real surprise waits underground: In the cellar, the aging barrels rest in total darkness… but not in silence. Here, they use a method called “sonic aging” – blasting loud bass-heavy music (often hard rock and heavy metal) through massive subwoofers to agitate the liquid in the barrels. The idea? The sound waves help the brandy move in and out of the wood more intensely, drawing out deeper flavors and accelerating interaction with the barrel. It’s wild. It’s loud. And it’s fascinating. After the tour, you head up to the third floor bar and restaurant – and wow. With a stunning view over Louisville’s skyline and the rooftops of Butchertown, this is one of the most scenic spots to relax with a cocktail. The atmosphere is urban, laid-back, and filled with creative energy. The bar offers an impressive range of brandy-based cocktails, absinthe, gin, and even experimental barrel-aged spirits. The restaurant? Fresh, modern, and full of flavors that pair beautifully with the drinks. Copper & Kings might not be bourbon – but it’s bold, local, and authentically Kentucky in its own way. It celebrates craftsmanship, pushes boundaries, and proves that the spirit of Louisville is about more than just tradition. ✅ If you’re exploring the Bourbon Trail, don’t skip this one – it’s a refreshing change of pace and a reminder that great distilling comes in many forms.