Log Still Distillery is bringing the goods to Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville, and making connections with its rural Kentucky destination campus.
Slated to open in the Spring of 2024, Monk’s Road Boiler House at 131 W. Main (formerly Bearno’s by the Bridge) takes its name from the distillery’s flagship line of bourbons and gins, and will boast a bar area for tastings and bourbon-themed events as well as a fine dining venue, the latter helmed by a familiar face: David Danielson.
Danielson, Log Still Distillery’s Chief Hospitality Officer and Executive Chef, offers this preview of what to expect.
“Monk’s Road Boiler House brings a new dining experience to Whiskey Row. The restaurant takes inspiration from the famed chophouses and supper clubs of a bye-gone era with a menu featuring hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and crafted classic cocktails served in an elegant setting.”
Monk’s Road Boiler House will comprise two levels, with the restaurant located on the upper tier, and the bar for tastings and events situated at the lower.
“This restaurant and tasting room will embody the history of our distillery, reflected in its hospitality, craftsmanship, and atmosphere,” says founder, president and distiller Wally Dant about Log Still’s imminent arrival downtown. “The moniker ‘Monk’s Road Boiler House’ is an ode to our historic distillery boiler house ruins, brought to life through the architecture to give guests the feeling of being present during a Master Distiller’s process.”
Given that Log Still’s main campus near Gethsemane, Kentucky includes The Amp, a highly regarded outdoor amphitheater hosting big names in country music, rock and bluegrass, a shuttle will be available to transport guests from Monk’s Road Boiler House to the amphitheater.
We’ll be back with an update when opening draws near. Until then, an information release brings us to speed about all things Log Still.
MORE ABOUT LOG STILL DISTLLERY
Log Still is a pastoral campus built on old distillery land, which has been reimagined to create a unique bourbon and family destination that includes an outdoor amphitheater, a 20,000-square-foot wedding and events venue, multiple B&Bs, a private train depot, and a walking path surrounding a 12-acre fishing lake.
MORE ABOUT LOG STILL’S PRODUCTS
- Monk’s Road Fifth District Series II: The second in the limited-release “Fifth District Series” pays homage to F.M. Head Distillery, which was a distillery once operated on Log Still’s grounds. This expression is an 8-year-old high rye bourbon finished with a secondary toasted barreling, exhibiting a smokiness complementing notes of cherry and spice. 50% alc/vol – 100 PROOF
- Monk’s Road Wheated Bourbon: This 4-year-old Wheated Bourbon uses wheat as the predominant secondary grain, and is sweet, smooth and balanced. Notes of vanilla and cinnamon spice marry with the dried cherry to create an approachable, warm sipper. 47% alc/vol – 94 PROOF.
- Monk’s Road Dry Gin: A delicate balance of complementary botanicals, with complex earthiness and spice; there’s sweet and tangy lemon, and a hint of juniper. 43% alc/vol – 86 PROOF.
- Monk’s Road Barrel-Finished Gin: Smooth and complex with a subtle waft of smoke, aged in a wheated bourbon barrel, satiny in texture and rich in oaky aroma, with vanilla and warm mulling spices and juniper in the background. 46.5% alc/vol – 93 PROOF.
- Rattle & Snap 4-Year Tennessee Select Straight Whiskey: Classic sour mash aged to perfection over four years, allowing notes of vanilla, nutmeg, and spice to come to fruition for a long-lasting, sweet finish. 47% alc/vol – 94 PROOF.
MORE ABOUT DAVID DANIELSON
Author of The Bourbon County Cookbook, David Danielson has more than 30 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries, most recently serving as the Executive Chef for Churchill Downs Racetrack and Levy Restaurants. He was the owner and chef at Old Stone Inn & Tavern, has appeared on numerous television programs, and served as a consultant to large-scale events, including the PGA Championship, Super Bowl, U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, GRAMMY Awards, and the Olympics.
