Bourbon bars just outside of Lexington and worth a drive: Jake’s Cigar Bar and Lounge, Nicholasville. 100 Langley Drive, Nicholasville; 859-273-0351; jakescigarbar.com.

What makes Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop stand out You’d never know this was the new kid on Bardstown Road, just one stretch of a city with hundreds of places to grab a drink.

A popular Louisville bourbon bar, known for its vintage vibe and extensive collection, is soon opening a second location. Less than three years after Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop launched on a ...