Lexington's bar scene is smaller than Louisville's and, in places, more experimental. Several kitchens and cocktail rooms downtown have quietly built agave sections worth a detour.
We are reporting this list venue by venue. Our criteria do not change by city: a curated 100% agave list, fresh juice, and staff who can tell you what they poured you.
What we ask for first
A reposado neat. In a horse-country town full of barrel-aged drinkers, how a bar handles a barrel-rested tequila tells you whether they are paying attention.
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