Kentucky Roots,
American Spirit
Whiskey Row Bourbon showcases both the skill and expertise of a legendary whiskey maker, Steve Thompson and the history of Louisville, Kentucky.
Kentucky Roots,
Highlighting Destinations That Helped Shape Bourbon’s Evolution
Named for the historic section of Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky, Whiskey Row Bourbon pays tribute to pre-prohibition aging and blending techniques. Created by industry legend Steve Thompson at Kentucky Artisan Distillery, master distiller Jade Peterson carries on Steve’s dream by blending together and extra maturing diverse mash bills from lesser-known bourbon regions.
Originally launched in 2021 as a Kentucky Artisan Distillery house brand, Whiskey Row bourbon is getting new life—involving entirely new liquid and packaging—as the inaugural brand of Avalon Spirits.
Honoring Bourbon Hall of Fame Distiller Steve Thompson
Steve was President of Brown-Forman Distilleries and led its distilling operations from 1987 to 1995. After retiring from Brown-Forman, Steve moved to Hawaii to create Hawaii Island Spirits Inc. in 2007, founding micro distillers of rums, vodkas and Okolehao-Hawaiian whisky. Steve moved back to Kentucky and founded Kentucky Artisan Distillery 2012.