Congrats to Louisville’s own Darling’s for being named one of USA Today’s “Top 29 Bars in America.”

The majority of Darling’s cocktails are gin-focused, which is a bit of an anomaly in a town known for its bourbon.

I had the pleasure of shooting there a while back for another local, Ginkins Gin.  It was the ideal backdrop for Ginkins’ richly designed packaging. Their art nouveau styled bar has a speakeasy vibe that’s very comfortable and not over-the-top gimmicky.

If you haven’t been there, or just in town visiting,  you should at it to your to-do list.