The Old Pogue Distillery — Local services in Maysville

Stopped in to visit the gift shop and buy a bottle of bourbon. We didn't have a tour scheduled. NOTE: please make a reservation to visit this Distillery even if you just want to stop in for a taste. They are a small, family owned distillery and do not have a lot of people working. We saw the signs that you needed an appointment to visit but had never had to make an appt to visit a gift shop so we walked down to the gift shop and the lady was finishing up a tour/tasting and asked if we had an appointment. We told her we did not and that we just wanted to visit the gift shop. She asked that we please go online and make an appointment and come back. She was the only one working so she was doing the tour, tasting and managing the gift shop. We told her ok we would do that but we just wanted to buy a bottle to support their business. She asked if we could wait until her group was finished up and that we could look around. She went out of her way to accommodate our "pop-in" visit. PLEASE make an online reservation prior to going as we just got lucky that she was finishing up a tour. Once her group was done, she was very accommodating . We were able to taste all four bottles that were available for sale. We then purchased the one I liked the best along with a few small items from the gift shop and we were on our way. This distillery is along the Ohio River and has some very nice nice views. Parking was somewhat confusing, just follow the signs and you will get there, I promise. Parking lot only holds about 10 cars. This is clearly a small family owned distillery so please enjoy it for what it is and all of the hard work they put into providing their blends of bourbon and the history behind who they are and what they contribute to the bourbon world. We love supporting these small distilleries and truly enjoy all of...

⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Charming Small Distillery with Heart and Heritage

I recently visited The Old Pogue Distillery and took part in a guided tour. While the tour itself was fairly standard, what truly stood out was the passion and pride that runs through this historic, family-owned operation.

The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming – you immediately feel like you're among friends, not just visitors. It’s clear that everyone here truly cares about what they do and the legacy they represent.

The tasting was the highlight for me: we sampled four different whiskeys, each with its own unique character and story. From smooth and approachable to rich and full-bodied, the lineup showed a nice range of flavor and craftsmanship. You could tell each pour was made with care and tradition in mind.

A great stop for anyone who appreciates small-batch bourbon with a story behind it. Definitely worth the visit if you’re...

My dad and I dropped in here after a funeral, and this place brightened our spirits. If you're heading here, I would come up the bottom entrance and avoid the scary drop in entrance. We passed an Old Pogue Distillery sign not knowing that was the entrance. We survived the upper entrance to find a couple on their tour. The tour guide was nice enough to let us join them without reservations. The master distiller stopped what he was doing to talk to us. It turned out to be 6th generation, Mr. Pogue himself. We tasted and bought a bottle. We took the bottom ramp, which was pretty harrowing too. Overall, we had...