— Best Booze Shop
- And the winner is...
- Old Town Wine & Spirits
The Basics
Opened: 1990s
Neighborhood: Bonnycastle
Self-description: “In the heart of the Highlands. Focusing on the perfect pairings.”Best of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 8
Total wins: 4
First nomination: 1992, Best Place to Buy Wine
First win: 2001, Best Wine ShopThe Voting Academy Says
“Basically an institution.”
- And the other nominees are...
- Cox's/Evergreen
The Basics
Opened: 1995
Neighborhood: Almost 30 locations
Self-description: “Drive-thru at select locations.”
Website: coxslouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 1
The Voting Academy Says
“Love that they became employee-owned in 2020.”
- The Wine Rack
The Basics
Opened: 2003
Neighborhood: Crescent Hill
Self-description: “A curated selection of high-quality wines, craft beers, premium spirits and a sampling of local foods, plus monthly tasting events.”
Website: wineshoplouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 6
Total wins: 1
First nomination: 2004, Best Wine Shop
Won: 2012, Best Liquor StoreThe Voting Academy Says
“Friendly and knowledgeable staff, without being snobby or stuffy. The owner, John Johnson, makes a real effort to get to know the customers and their preferences. Personality: hand-written tags and signs and great tunes.”
- Westport Whiskey & Wine
The Basics
Opened: 2008
Neighborhood: Westport Village
Self-description: “Items that are hard to find and those you’ll come to appreciate as day-to-day favorites. Tasting room for learning and exploration.”
Website: westportwhiskeyandwine.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 3
Total wins: 2
First nomination and win: 2011, Best Wine ShopThe Voting Academy Says
“Staff always remembers me.”