staff picks

" We approach our drinks much like Chef Paley approaches his food, using intriguing flavor combinations in an uncomplicated way."

– Jenni Pittman, bartender
accolades

Congratulations to Proof's bartender, Jenny Pittman, on her 2008 Louisville Iron Bartender Competition win.

› view a winning recipe

Beverages

Our carefully selected wine and spirits collection reflects our dedication to quality, diversity, and originality with a special emphasis on the wonderful bourbons of Kentucky.

Our wine list, named by Food and Wine magazine in 2006 "as one of America's 50 most amazing wine experiences" and most recently given the Wine Spectator 2007, 2008 and 2009 "Award of Excellence," is both accessible and eclectic. We feature a 100-bottle wine list including small "boutique" producers as well as more widely recognized brands. Our international collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, Austria and the United States representing both "Old World" and "New World" styles of winemaking. We are also very proud to offer an extensive and frequently changing selection of wines by the quartino chosen to pair well with Chef Michael Paley's menu.

Our large spirits collection emphasizes small batch, artisanal craftsmanship from around the world highlighted by an impressive selection of 50 of Kentucky's finest bourbons. Our cocktail list includes original "Proof" recipes inspired by the season. Proof was honored to be recognized as Santé magazine's "2008 Grand Award Spirits Hospitality Restaurant of the Year."

      – Ben Smith, Beverage Director