Goth-inspired whiskey producer Von Payne Spirits has bought the Whiteside Bakery Firm constructing in Louisville, Kentucky, with plans to transform it right into a distillery and tasting expertise.
Located at 1400 West Broadway, the 60,000-square-foot Mission-style landmark was designed by architect Arthur Loomis and opened in 1908 as Bond Bread.
The vacant constructing, adorned with 4 gargoyles on its east tower, was acquired by the whiskey producer to be remodeled into The Von Payne Fort Distillery and Tasting Expertise.
Von Payne is planning to revive the previous Whiteside Bakery Firm constructing and remodel it into a singular vacation spot on the Bourbon Path.
The ability will function Von Payne’s signature choices, together with its Bourbon and blackcurrant-infused whiskey. Moreover, the constructing will probably be used to host immersive occasions that showcase the model’s ‘darker, different edge’ within the spirits world.
Craig Greenberg, mayor of Louisville, mentioned: “We’re excited to welcome Von Payne Spirits as they create a brand new life for a Louisville landmark and convey new jobs and funding to our neighborhood.
“That is one other signal of Louisville’s superb financial momentum, and will probably be the proper addition to the world-class experiences that make our metropolis so vibrant.”
The restoration of the positioning and the completed distillery will carry new job alternatives and funding into Louisville’s West Finish.
Steven Allen, founding father of Von Payne Spirits, expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re excited to carry the Von Payne expertise to Louisville and be part of the numerous different profitable spirits firms on the Bourbon Path.
“We’re not simply bringing one other Bourbon to Kentucky – we’re bringing one thing totally different. An expertise that, as we wish to say, expands the probabilities of the evening.”
Von Payne Spirits was based in 2021 and is thought for its gothic design and gargoyle pour spout.
Final month, the model partnered with the Coyote Ugly Saloon within the UK to host Halloween and Ozzy Osbourne-inspired occasions.
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