Outside at Proof on Main at 21c Hotel Louisville Kentucky

BourbonBlog.com has covered many stories at Proof on Main at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville. Proof’s large spirits collection is highlighted by an impressive selection of 50 of Kentucky’s finest Bourbons which are presented below along with a the 21c Signature Cocktail menu for you to view. Named one of the “Best New Restaurants of 2006” by Esquire Magazine and 21c Hotel was voted the #1 Hotel in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler.

SMALL BATCH BOURBON LIST AT PROOF ON MAIN

Bakers $9
Basil Haydens $9
Bulleit $9
Buffalo Trace $7
Elijah Craig 12yr $8
Evan Williams 1783 $8
Four Roses Yellow Label $7
Four Roses Small Batch $9
Jeffersons Reserve 15yr $12
Jeffersons Reserve 8yr $8
Jim Beam Black $7
Jim Beam Distillers
Series 7yr $12
Jim Beam White $7
Johnny Drum Private Stock $12
Knob Creek $9
KY Vintage $7
Makers Mark $8
Michters 10yr $8
Noahs Mill $14
Old Bardstown Estate $7
Old Fitzgerald 1849 $8
Old Forester $7
Old Forester Birthday $16
Old Forester Signature $11
Old Grandad 86 $7
Old Grandad 114 $8
Old Pogue Masters Select $10
Pure Kentucky XO $10
Ridgemont Reserve 1792 $8
Rowans Creek $11
Russells Reserve 10yr $8
Sam Houston $9
KY Bourbon Distillers
Vintage 17 $12\
KY Bourbon Distillers
Vintage 21 $12\
KY Bourbon Distillers
Vintage 23 $14\
Wild Turkey Spirit $12
Woodford Reserve $9

THE PROOF COLLECTION

Pappy Van Winkle $10
Woodford Reserve $10

VAN WINKLE BOURBONS

Family Reserve 15yr $12
Family Reserve 20yr $18
Family Reserve 23yr $40
Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr 90 $7
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 yr 107 $9

SINGLE BARREL

Blantons $11
Eagle Rare 10yr $8
Elijah Craig 18yr $12
Elmer T Lee $9
Evan Williams 10yr $8
Four Roses $10
Hancocks Reserve $12
Henry McKenna BIB 10yr $10
Old Grandad BIB $8
Rock Hill Farms $12
Wathens $8
Willet $12

BARREL PROOF SELECTIONS

Wild Turkey Rare Breed $9
Bookers $12

Signature Cocktails at Proof on Main

Pomme 75 $8
champagne, apple brandy, lemon

Old Fashion Root Beer $10
WJ Weller, sassafras, soda

Pimms Flip $7
raspberry, egg, tart lemon

Mile High Club $9
aviation gin, pomegranate,
grenadine and lime

Sonny’s Blues $10
Finlandia grapefruit, lillet blanc,
triple sec

Oleana $10
Cachaca, honey, lime, vanilla bean

Black Mamba $10
Appleton special rum, Chambord,
blood orange, mezcal

House-Made Tonic $9
vodka or gin, lime

The Proof Sour $11
woodford, house made sour, meyer
lemon

Popularity: 7% [?]

The Old Seelbach Bar is located in the hotel that served as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s inspiration for The Great Gatsby. It has been restored to its authentic, early 1900’s décor. The expansive Bourbon bar has been described as “one of the finest stretches of mahogany in the country” by Gary Regan, author of The Book of Bourbon. For a list of Bourbon bars throughout the world, visit BourbonBlog.com

The Old Seelbach Bar
500 S. 4th St.
502-585-3200
www.seelbachhilton.com

Popularity: 7% [?]

BourbonBlog.com has been partying in the Maker’s Mark Bourbon House in Louisville’s Fourth Street Live! for many years now. More than just Maker’s Mark Bourbon available here, see the menu of Bourbon Flights and the scrumptious food menu with dishes made with Maker’s Mark below. Maker’s Mark Bourbon House is part of Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail.

The nearly 60 ft. long wood-topped bar features an entire wall of backlit Maker’s Mark bottles and a spectacular “wall of fire”.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
446 S. 4th St.
502-568-9009
www.makerslounge.com

Bourbon Flights at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge

Three Styles of Bourbon
Wheated Maker’s Mark
High Rye Four Roses SIngle Barrel
Low Rye Knob Creek
$11

Low Rye Bourbon’s
Jim Beam
Knob Creek
Woodford Reserve
$11

High Rye Bourbon
Bulleit
Four Roses Small Batch
Fighting Cock
$12

Wheated Bourbon
Maker’s Mark
Old Fitzgerald
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve
$14

Single Barrel Bourbon
Blanton’s
Eagle Rare
Elijah Craig 18 year
$12

Wild Turkey Flight
Wild Turkey, 101 Proof
Wild Turkey “Kentucky’s Spirit” Single Barrel, 101 Proof
Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 10 Year, 101 Proof
$12

Four Roses
Yellow Label
SIngle Barrel
Small Batch
$12

Proof of Age
Basil Hayden’s 8 year, 80 Proof
Jim Beam’s Black 8 year, 86 Proof
Booker’s 8-9 year, 124-128 Proof
$12

Millionaire’s Row
A.H. Hirsch 16 year
Jefferson’s Presidential Reserve 17 year
Vintage Bourbon 23 year
$25

Dinner Menu at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, Louisville, Kentucky

APPETIZERS

Bourbon Smoked Chicken and Apple Sausage
In-House Bourbon Smoked Chicken-Apple Sausage, KY Bourbon Ale Spiced Dijon Mustard, Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
$10

Bourbon Vinaigrette Vegetables
Fresh Vegetables Tempura or Grilled, Olive Oil, Bourbon Vinaigrette
$8

Rock Shrimp “Popcorn”
Rock Shrimp Marinated in Bourbon Buttermilk and Fried accompanied with Bourbon Mustard Aioli and Sweet Chili Sauce.
$12

Lobster Cakes
Sweet Cold Water Lobster Hand-Patted Cakes, Lime Tartar
$13

Warm Goat Cheese Skillet
Creamy Montrachet Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs, Shitake Mushrooms, Smoked Tomatoes and Warm Flat Bread.
$12

Low Country Cornmeal Fried Oysters
Cornmeal Dusted, Tomato-Jalapeno Relish, Bourbon Creamed Corn
$10

Maker’s Shrimp “Cocktail”
Boiled Spiced Shrimp, Lime Tartar, Maker’s Cocktail Sauce
$13

Bibb Salad
Limestone Bibb, Bourbon Spiced Pecans, Carrot Curls, Cucumber Sticks, mint and Cherry Tomatoes in our Citrus Vinaigrette.
$9

Country Caesar Spears
Crisp Romaine Hearts, Creamy Garlic Peppercorn Caesar Dressing, Tomatoes, Cornbread Croutons, Ham Cracklings, Parmesan Crisp
$9

Lobster Spinach Salad
Chopped Sweet Lobster, Spinach, Bleu Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber, Bacon, Avocado
$12

Wedge Salad w/ Bourbon Buttermilk
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Egg, Bourbon Buttermilk Dressing
$8

Chili Sea Scallops
Chili-Rubbed Jumbo Sea Scallops, Cipollini Onion Bacon Gratin, Succotash
$29

Low Country Shrimp and Grits
Fresh Shrimp, Creamy Poblano White Cheddar Grits, Country Ham, Stewed Tomatoes, Bourbon Cream Sauce
$25

Southern Fried Basa “Catfish”
Cornmeal Bread Basa, Roast Garlic Chipotle Infused Black-eyed Peas, Red Rice, Lime Tartar
$24

Sweet and Spicy Lobster Pasta
Fresh Lobster, Spinach Fettuccini, Andouille Sausage, Sweet Onion Relish, Tarragon Cream
$29

Thai Crab Cakes
Lump Crab, Sweet Soy, Sweet Chili Marmalade, Sesame Asian Slaw
$26

Portabello Napoleon
Balsamic Glazed Portabellos, Carrots, Spinach, Onions, Asparagus,
Pepper and Rosemary Skewer
$18

Spinach Fettuccini
Spinach Fettuccini, Spicy Marinara, Crimini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Red Onion
$16

Maker’s Mark Peach Pork Tenderloin
Maple Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Bourbon-Peach Chutney, Sweet Potato-Andouille Hash, Braised Greens
$23

Kentucky Bourbon Ale Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Kentucky Bourbon Ale Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Root Vegetables, Fried Tobacco Onions
$25

“Old-Fashioned” Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Country Fried Chicken, Bourbon Peach Chutney, Braised Greens, Mashed Potatoes
$24

Bourbon Sirloin
Bourbon Marinated, All Natural Corn-Fed Sirloin Steak, Lobster and White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus
$31

Filet and Frites
Angus Beef Tenderloin, Hand-Cut Steak Frites, Bourbon Demi-Glace
* Fried Oyster and Béarnaise add $10
$38

**All prices are subject to change.

Popularity: 7% [?]

There are Bourbons at Jockey Silks which you will rarely find anywhere else. Cozy up to a fire and the old world décor of wood, leather and horse-racing memorabilia in one of city’s oldest Bourbon bars. Jockey Silks is located in the Galt House Hotel & Suites, Jockey Silks features 165 varieties of Bourbon – always generously poured. Jockey Silks was named one of Whisky Magazine’s “Best Bourbon Bars in the World.” For a list of Bourbon Bars across the world, visit BourbonBlog.com

Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar
140 N. 4th St.
502-589-5200
www.galthouse.com

Popularity: 12% [?]