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Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
About the Distillery
Whiskey Thief is a farm distillery based in Franklin County (Frankfort) with a tasting room in Louisville. The place markets a hands-on barrel experience: customers can bottle undiluted bourbon directly from the barrel, buy bottles in provisions and bottle shops, and participate in events and tasting experiences. The combination of a farm distillery and the city’s tasting room makes the distillery an accessible destination for visitors to Kentucky.
Aging and Barrel Types
A central element of Whiskey Thief's offerings is the possibility for private barrel selections, where customers can bottle undiluted bourbon directly from the barrel. The distillery's range includes both regular bourbons, a wheated bourbon, rye whiskey, and specific releases such as a 'Bottled In Bond' and limited bottles — but the concrete barrel types and aging periods for the individual releases are not disclosed on the pages shown.
Whiskies
The shop's current selection includes several bourbon releases including Whiskey Thief Bourbon, Whiskey Thief Wheated Bourbon, Whiskey Thief Rye Whiskey, and a Bottled In Bond edition. In addition, limited releases such as 'Whiskey Thief Fifth of July 2026' are sold via the distillery's shop. In addition to whiskies, the site offers direct customer experiences such as Private Barrel Selection, as well as a provisions and bottle shop in both Frankfort and Louisville.
| Whiskey | Type / Series | Flavor profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Thief Bourbon | Bourbon | Current; Core range; Available in their shop | |
| Whiskey Thief Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon | Current; Core range; Available in their shop | |
| Whiskey Thief Rye Whiskey | Rye Whiskey | Current; Core range; Available in their shop | |
| Whiskey Thief Bottled In Bond | Bottled In Bond | Current; Core range; Available in their shop | |
| Whiskey Thief Fifth of July 2026 | Bourbon | Limited edition offered in the shop (listed with price). | Limited; Limited availability via the distillery's shop |
Visit the Distillery
The distillery operates both the Franklin County distillery (283 Crab Orchard Road, Frankfort, KY 40601) and a Louisville tasting room (610 Nanny Goat Strut, Louisville, KY 40202). Both locations are described as places for tastings, bottle shop purchases, and events. Private Barrel Selection is a bookable experience ('Book Now'), and the site highlights music & events as well as provisions related to the visits.
Philosophy and Craft
Whiskey Thief balances direct customer engagement with product control: the concept 'Uncut & Unfiltered' and the message 'Thieve your barrel. Brand your bottle. Own every drop.' point to customers being able to obtain a raw, undiluted barrel experience and personalize their bottle. The distillery's activities combine product sales with experiences through tasting rooms, events, and private barrel programs.