The Bourbon Loft

A luscious bourbon list and great views of the tarmac make the Bourbon Loft a chill place to wait for your flight. You could school yourself on Kentucky bourbon by ordering a flight of three different brands, sipping and savoring the differences between them, for about $ 20. However, the best deal is to order the one you want and pay the small upcharge to make it a double. Here’s the secret: the upcharge is the same whether you pick the least or most expensive bourbon. It’s a no-​brainer to choose a pricey bourbon like the Jefferson’s small-​batch, as making it a double brings down the average price. Well, that’s how I rationalized having a double early in the afternoon! The only annoyance is that the prices aren’t listed on the menu — you have to ask.
If you don’t want the locals to look at you funny, order your bourbon neat. The bartender will give you a cup of ice on the side if you want to plop a cube or two in your glass. Mmmm, mellow smoothness with a warm afterglow! If you don’t feel like having a bourbon, there’s a nice bourbon-​barrel beer on tap.
The bar area could use a little TLC. The furniture is comfy but tattered. The carpet is old and some of the electrical outlets don’t work. My bartender told me that a remodeling is planned soon, so we’ll see. These drawbacks are offset by large windows that offer sweeping views of the tarmac.
Food is available, but it’s just take-​out from one of the chain casual restaurants in the airport. Your server will deliver your meal in a Styrofoam box with plastic utensils. Nothing special, but very convenient.

bourbon was great. food was decent. service was terrible! bad! crappy! dismal! unacceptable!

As far as hotel bars/​restaurants this is one of my favorites. Quick and simple with none of the crowd that your TGI Fridays and others pull in. Really quiet and mellow and great for a departure drink.
Grab a burger and order a flight. Not a bourbon drinker. No problem they have a beer on tap and various bottled beer and mixed drinks. But I recommend you try a Bourbon flight but tell the bartender your new and they will find something that you will like.
All your food comes from across the hall at Chilis. So good food. And great drinks.
Always plan accordingly and get to the airport early to allow for this stop. But be smart and don’t over indulge before a flight. It’s good bourbon and not your college day Jack Daniels in a solo cup… Oh they have Jack Daniels too.
Other key things to mention: plenty of charging areas for your phone and laptop. Also outside the restaurant is a private bathroom with plenty of room. Upstairs after security!

recently new ownership. took over buy the chilis and share the same menu. they were out of most burbons. so yeah. I’ll try it again in a few months… it is quiet

Meh, not worth your time or money. When I stopped in the place was filthy — garbage and other things scattered everywhere. I was almost afraid to sit down.
It’s also extremely pricey, even for an airport bar. A flight of Bourbon was over $ 20 — ridiculous!
It’s sad that there aren’t many other options, because this place is not up to snuff.

Stopped in here for the first time while waiting for my slightly delayed flight. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s on the second floor, tucked away above a Starbucks, and it almost feels like a first-​class lounge. There are comfy couches, TVs, plenty of electrical outlets, computers you can use and even free wifi. And … there’s bourbon, hence the name. I got a Blanton’s on the rocks, which set me back $ 11 for a small pour. Not cheap, but not totally outrageous given airport surcharges and what some other places in town charge.
It’s an airport bar, so it’s not like I’ll be frequenting this place. But the options at SDF are scant past security, and this place offers a comfortable lounge area and a great selection of bourbon. You can do a whole lot worse than that.

A nice change to the old Altitude location. Furniture has been upgraded slightly in the Bourbon selection has definitely been improved. Since there is no fee to enter any more, as there was when it was the old business, it can get crowded in the afternoon.
Definitely worth the stop if you wish for a tasty adult beverage before your flight.

Quiet midday on a Thursday, each pour of the flight is about ¾ of a shot, so you can get it and still walk to your flight.

I came here while waiting on a flight. The place is kind of hidden. A single drink of bourbon is only 1 oz! Anybody who knows anything about bartending knows that is way too small. Stay away unless you literally want to pay $ 15 for two actual sips of bourbon!

This is a provisional review, as I haven’t tried the food yet (they sell sandwiches and salads). I noticed a sign for The Bourbon Loft for the first time today, heading out of SDF. I thought I should try it, because SDF in general has not enough restaurants or bars inside security near the gates. It is above Starbucks, in what used to be an airline club.
The bourbon selection is quite good, including Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Kentucky Gentleman, W.L. Weller, Woodford Reserve, and Maker’s Mark. The flight (to try three) is $ 18.99. I had the Weller for the first time, and it was just over $ 11. Not bad for an airport bar that just opened up.