Flight Training a Short How-To: Navigating Our Flight Menu
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FLIGHT TrAINING A SHORT HOW-TO: NAVIGATING OUR FLIGHT MENU Each pour of whiskey in a flight is 1oz; a 1. 4-part flight is 4oz of liquor. We serve all of our flights with ice and water. Use these however you like! Adding ice or water 2. to a whiskey is the quickest way to lower the proof and get to enjoy the flavors. If you would like an additional mixer, just let your Troublemaker know and they'll add it. Yes, we do indeed have more than bourbon in 3. Trouble! You'll find our cocktails & other spirits on pages 6 & 7. Have fun! Read our descriptions, but ask any of our knowledgeable staff to assist you if you're shopping 4. around and aren't sure what to drink. 1 @TROUBLEBARLOU || SHELBY PARK, LOUISVILLE, USA FLY THE FrIENDLY SKIES THE BAKER’S FLIGHT | $18 KENTUCKY TO THE WORLD | $15 Missy Hillock, Château Bourbon, Owner Colleen Thomas, Kentucky Distillers Association Created by one of T his hard-working boss chose a flight of delicious Kentucky Kentucky's most beloved Maker's Mark whiskeys often overlooked due to their shelf placement, lack of bakers, this flight inspires Evan Williams Single Barrel notoriety among the bloggers, and, oftentimes, price point. “with its prominent vanilla & Ocean Voyage – Jefferson’s Co“lleen says, "Some people think you can’t get a great whiskey at caramel notes so signature Ballotin Original Chocolate these low prices. My five friends are here to diminish that to Kentucky bourbon. These outrageous fallacy. People who know whiskey have these on their bourbons highlight bars, and if you don’t yet, I have a feeling you’ll find a soulmate in additional baking notes as this assemblage of eloquent modesty." well - think honey, cocoa, Michter's US1 American Whiskey maple syrup, cinnamon, Old Forester 86 toffee, brown sugar, and Heaven Hill Green Label butterscotch. Old Bardstown BIB Pure Kentucky Small Batch WELCOME TO SHELBY PARK | $17 P EGGY'S PARTY | $20 Kelly Nicole Jones, The Voice of Shelby Park Peggy Noe Stevens, Founder, Bourbon Women Without Peggy Noe Stevens, there Eagle Rare This classic flight represents Glenlivet 14 Cognac would surely be much less Maker's Mark 46 distilleries across the spectrum, from Finish giants like Brown-Forman to family- troublemaking in the world of bourbon. Johnny Drum Bowmore 12 “owned and -operated craft locations She h“as supported our founders since Old Forester 1920 Ardbeg like Willett, served right here in our the day they set up shop & she blazes evolving neighborhood in the heart of trails straight through the heart of the Louisville. Kelly says, "I picked industry with her passionate work bourbons that are unassuming and empowering women within and beyond that represent quality and consistency, bourbon. A global force needed a global because that's what Shelby Park is to flight, so we asked her to curate a flight me." of Scotch Whiskey for you to enjoy. (D )E-LICIOUS | $16 Colin Blake, Moonshine University R edbreast 12 With smooth, sweet flavors, Irish whiskeys are the perfect introduction P roper No Twelve to brown spirits, especially if you don't typically drink bourbon. Created by Louisville's well-known teacher and whiskey expert Colin Blake, this Writer’s Tears wa“rm flight with its variant notes, including fruit, banana bread, and baking spice, will tempt you gently towards whiskeys. 2 @TROUBLEBARLOU || SHELBY PARK, LOUISVILLE, USA FLY THE FrIENDLY SKIES BONDED IN BOURBON | $15 PALATE EXPLORER | $16 Samara Rivers, Founder, Black Bourbon Society "Whiskey Jean" Michalak, Evan Williams Old Bardstown Bottled In Bond Bourbon Experience Evan Williams Single Barrel Evan Williams Bottled In Bond Larceny EH Taylor Small Batch Bottled In Bond Elijah Craig Barrel Proof One of our favorite women in bourbon, Samara has reminded the There are few more engaging whiskey teachers than Jean, world of the role people of color have played within the bourbon who says, "This flight sneakily takes you through a spectrum industry since it began while making newcomers feel welcome of what I call the four facets of Bourbon: mash bill, proof, wit“hin its walls and helping the industry grow into new batch size, and age. I truly believe that if you can figure out audiences. This curated bottled-in-bond flight showcases her “ stellar palate and love for the craft of America's only native what you do/don’t like about each of these the rest is so spirit. simple - bourbon lists get exciting instead of intimidating!" FIRST LADY OF PENSACOLA | $14 BRANDY, YOU'RE A FINE GIRL | $18 Katie Garrett, Old Hickory Whiskey Bar/The Kennedy Eron Plevan, Copper & Kings, ALEX&NDER & Ideal Basil Hayden Dark Rye Bartender Program B randy and bourbon have more in common than you may Jim Beam Bonded suspect. These barrel aged beauties made right down the road Johnny Drum let you expand your palate into a spirit that dates back to the Rare Breed 16th century. Pick up on the distinct fruit and grape notes from Owner and operator of Old Hickory Whiskey Bar with its more than these products, while enjoying the barrel aged notes on these 900 whiskeys and as generous, kind, and funny as they come, friend products. We can't guarantee you won't break out into your own of Team Trouble Katie Garrett is a true #GirlBarBoss. We asked her to rendition of the Looking Glass song, though so proceed at will. assemble a flight that reminded her of her second home in Kentucky. Immature Brandy Ka“tie says, "This flight isn't grouped together for any other reason American Craft Bourbon than that these are the whiskeys I drink on a regular basis and I support these companies on a meaningful level." Drink this and know Butchertown you're keeping company with one of the industry's greatest and most Craft Apple Brandy knowledgeable enthusiasts. Floodwall Brandy FLIGHT OF THE UNICORN | $22 Felicia Corbett, Unicorn & Whiskey Guardian Jim Beam Double Oaked Barrel finishes rock, providing a nice start for bourbon Breckenridge Bourbon PX Cask beginners and cool new variations for those for whom whiskey Angel's Envy Cask Finished is old hat. We went to Louisville's barrel finish queen, Felicia, an“d asked her to assemble a gang of her favorite barrel Sagamore Spirit Port Finish Rye finished whiskeys. 3 @TROUBLEBARLOU || SHELBY PARK, LOUISVILLE, USA FLIGHTS BY TrOUBLE HELP! I WANT TO LIKE WHISKEY | $11 BONDEDAF | $23 Our owners once set out on this Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond Bluegrass Distillers Wheated journey themselves, coughing, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond Starlight Distillery Bourbon watering eyes and all. This Old Grandad Bottled in Bond Barton 1792 c“ollection of bourbons is ultra Old Fitzgerald 13-Year smooth with a hint of sweetness Sagamore Double Oak Rye Bonded bourbons and whiskeys are such a fun area to that makes them go down easy. explore because of the rigorous standards they must Try them over rocks & with a meet: aged at least 4 years, bottled at 100 proof, splash of water to really open up di“stilled in the same distilling season by the same the flavors. distiller & aged in a bonded warehouse. Because of this strictly defined style for bourbon, these whiskeys can't hide behind branding: they are what they are! I'M GONNA MAKE THIS WEIRD | $16 TRY A RYE! | $14 New Holland Beer Barrel Whiskey Generally spicy and strong, As bourbons go, this flight is great for rye beginners, or whiskey drinkers looking Koval Millett Whiskey These whiskeys get weird, to break out. Bluegrass Distillers Blue Corn with inventive use of grains “ Michter's Rye that bring new and unique Bourbon Bluegrass Distillers High Rye flavors to the party - perfect Corsair Oatrage “ Pinhook Rye for anyone who thinks Old Forester Rye they've tried it all. GATEWAY DRUGS | $11 SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN | $21 Dabbling in whiskey and trying to learn more about your palate? Michter's Rye You've got a variety of proofs and flavors here to explore. Larceny Koval Bourbon is a wheated bourbon and goes down easy; if you like the Ezra, Four Roses Small Batch Select explore more rye; Double Oak on ice “with a splash of water will Russel's Reserve 10 Year come up like honey and syrup even at its higher proof. Want more? If you fancy yourself a bourbon drinker and are looking Try barrel finishes next! for a new palate challenge, this big flight is for you. Old Forester 86 These are flavorful whiskeys due to their age or mashbill - Woodford Reserve Double Oak an“d might also be a collection of our owners' favorites for Larceny sippin'. Ezra Brooks Rye 201 LEVEL | $16 Ready to graduate into some higher proof? Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion #1 These are all big steps up from their original JTS Brown BIB or lower proof cousin, fantastic, bold Four Roses Single Barrel w“hiskeys for those looking for big flavor. Maker's Mark Cask 4 @TROUBLEBARLOU || SHELBY PARK, LOUISVILLE, USA FLIGHTS BY TrOUBLE ONLY IN KENTUCKY... | $8 REGIONAL RUMS | $13 Unassuming in nature but Rum might have been Heaven Hill Green Label Cardinal Spirits Lakehouse fantastic in flavor, each of perfected in the Caribbean, Old Bardstown Bottled Rum these bourbons is only but our friends in Kentucky Wilderness Trail Sorghum a“vailable in the Bluegrass. in Bond and Indiana can whip up We recommend trying them Dueling Grounds Linkumpinch Rum something truly worth and then heading to one of Rolling Fork Rum s“ipping. Try these for a little our fabulous nearby liquor Fortuitous Union Rum island vacation right from stores to pick them up for your seat in Shelby Park.