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Close an evening in Kentucky’s bourbon country with founder Steve Smith at Uncle Boojie's. Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, Boojie’s dessert, and a guided tasting of four single barrels in a private, 90-minute session.
Close an evening in Kentucky’s bourbon country with founder Steve Smith at Uncle Boojie's. Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, Boojie’s dessert, and a guided tasting of four single barrels in a private, 90-minute session.
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Operated by Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co. · Louisville, Kentucky
Close Up Shop with our Founder is an intimate bourbon experience located in Louisville, Kentucky. In a city traced by the Ohio River and at the center of Kentucky’s bourbon country, this 90-minute private tasting at Uncle Boojie's Disillery Co. shifts focus from production lines to the human stories behind the barrels.
Guests arrive at the Homeplace, check in with a QR code, and receive a wristband before being welcomed by founder Steve Smith. The evening opens with a handcrafted specialty cocktail of your choice, followed by Boojie’s dessert of the day — most often a dense chocolate brownie or a warm blackberry cobbler crowned with melting ice cream. Those first sips and bites set the stage for a guided tasting of four single barrels, each poured and paired with a deliberate sensory element intended to illuminate nuance: toasted oak, caramelized grains, smoke, or a bright citrus finish.
What separates this offering from a standard tasting is the narrative. Steve shares provenance and barrel lore, explains how small choices in char level and maturation yield surprisingly distinct expressions, and sometimes signs bottles for guests who want a tangible keepsake. Each participant departs with a keepsake tasting glass, a little token that makes the evening feel both intimate and celebratory.
Logistics are straightforward but important. The experience accommodates groups of 4 to 12 and mandates a minimum spend of $1,000; a 20 percent gratuity is added automatically. Guests must be 21 or older to enter bonded areas; infants under six months are the only common exception. Uncle Boojie's reports the venue is ADA accessible with no stairs, but professional photography or videography requires prior written permission. Pets are not allowed except service animals, and smoking is limited to designated outdoor spaces.
This tasting is ideal for visitors who want a concentrated immersion in Louisville’s spirits scene without the crowds. It pairs well with an afternoon exploring nearby riverfront trails, gallery district shopping, or dinner in the city’s vibrant dining neighborhoods. The mood is relaxed but focused: the technical language of cooperage and maturation appears alongside approachable tasting notes and a warm dessert interlude.
For bourbon lovers, small groups, and curious travelers, Close Up Shop with our Founder is a rare, human-scale encounter with Kentucky whiskey culture. It’s less about spectacle and more about stories, flavors, and the sensory details that turn a barrel sample into a memorable evening in Louisville.
Plan to arrive a few minutes early to browse the Homeplace gift shop and extend the conversation at the bar after the tasting ends; staff are available to recommend bottles and shipping options for collectors who want a specially signed souvenir to ship home. Reservations are recommended for popular weekend evenings. Always.
easy.
1.5 hours.
No special fitness required; suitable for most adults who can stand comfortably for brief periods.
The experience is private for groups of 4–12 guests.
Yes. Guests must be 21 or older to enter bonded areas; infants under six months are an exception.
The guided tasting lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Yes. Uncle Boojie's notes there are no stairs and the venue is ADA accessible.
No pets are permitted, except service animals as defined under the ADA.
Personal photography is allowed, but professional photography or commercial filming requires prior written permission from management.
Louisville sits at the heart of Kentucky’s longstanding bourbon region; the area’s barrel trade and cooperage craft shaped local industry for centuries.
Uncle Boojie's encourages responsible consumption, recycling of glass, and minimizes waste through local sourcing and careful disposal of tasting byproducts.
Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co. is a craft distillery and tour operator located in Louisville, Kentucky that focuses on authentic Kentucky bourbon experiences. The business offers a curated range of guided tastings, private tours, and hands-on cocktail sessions that highlight single barrel whiskey and southern hospitality. Visitors can choose from six signature experiences: the Single Barrel Sensory Tour, Breakfast with the Founder, Private Porch Lunch with the Founder, Close Up Shop with the Founder, Shakers & Thieves, and the Private Single Barrel Experience. Guided by founder Steve Smith and experienced staff, Uncle Boojie's combines storytelling, tasting technique, and memorable keepsakes such as bottled single-barrel pourings and commemorative glasses. The distillery emphasizes direct engagement—guests sample multiple single barrels, learn about flavor profiles, and participate in cocktail crafting during select sessions. Several experiences feature intimate settings with personal stories from the founder; one includes a ceremonial barrel burn to close the evening. Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co. operates in Louisville's bourbon landscape, offering short-format and longer private experiences suitable for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Each tour includes curated pours and clear explanations of tasting notes. Private bookings accommodate small groups and include food pairings on specified experiences. The distillery's offerings provide both educational context and sensory enjoyment for guests seeking an authentic taste of Kentucky bourbon tradition. Select experiences include cocktails: the Single Barrel Sensory Tour includes curated cocktail; Breakfast with the Founder serves bacon biscuits and bourbon-glazed donuts; Private Porch Lunch includes keepsake glass. Shakers & Thieves is led by bartender Dante Wheat.
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