About

Pensive Distilling Co. is a craft distillery located in a historic building on Monmouth Street in Newport, KY, where tradition meets modern recipes for fine spirits that evoke a pensive mood. They offer distillery tours, bourbon flights, creative cocktails, and a food menu in a quirky speakeasy tasting room. The venue features live music on Fridays, private event hosting, and is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Modern recipes for fine spirits Bourbon flights Speakeasy tasting room Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Photos
Distillery about us image Venue interior Tasting room Distillery tour
Products
Apple Pie Moonshine
A sweet and spiced moonshine with flavors of apple and cinnamon, reminiscent of homemade pie.
Spirit
Pensive Bourbon
A small-batch bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, crafted with locally sourced grains.
Spirit
Pensive Vodka
A smooth, clean vodka distilled for purity, ideal for cocktails.
Spirit
Awards
Silver Medal, Kentucky Bourbon Competition 2022 2022
Upcoming Events
Live Music
every Friday night
Live music every Friday night
Distillery Tours
recurring
Guided distillery tours with history and tastings