[5] Because Kentucky distillers historically included bourbon in employee compensation packages and Kentucky is part of the Bible Belt, an area of the United States where the temperance movement retains some adherents, it is not uncommon for some households to have unopened bottles dating back decades.

[3] According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, they receive "regular calls from state residents asking what they can do with unopened bourbon cases they discovered while cleaning out a relative’s attic or basement".

[9] The shop sources bottles of various liquors from estate sales and other private sellers; some vintages date from pre-prohibition.

[11] It collects and sells bottles of bourbon, scotch, brandy, tequila, rum, and gin and[4] offers tastings.

[4][5] Tasting Table said, "If northern Kentucky is basically the Disney World of bourbon, then Revival Vintage Bottle Shop is its marquee attraction.