Press

Nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, Shuckman’s Smoked Fish & Herring has been a culinary cornerstone for over a century. We’re a testament to the enduring power of family, tradition, and an unyielding commitment to quality.

“Kentucky Spoonfish Caviar, pictured above, is the trademarked product of Lewis Shuckman, who has spent years promoting [it].”

“For over 100 years they have taken great pride in the high quality of the products they offer, and they prepare their gourmet smoked fish and caviar to the level of quality their customers have come to expect.”

“This is gourmet fare and the prices reflect it, ranging from $20 a pound for smoked trout to $25 for smoked, bourbon-cured spoonfish or alder-roasted salmon. These items are full-flavored but delicate, with the smoke and bourbon contributing subtle flavors that don’t dominate the fish.”

“Using ash and alder woods and a cure of Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon, Lewis Shuckman smokes mighty-fine Kentucky farm-raised trout, salmon and wild spoonfish and sells spoonfish caviar. The smoked trout we sampled was tender yet muscular, with a hint of vanilla-scented Bourbon.”

“With a ready laugh and sparkle in his eyes, Lewis Shuckman projects an easy-going joie de vivre, perhaps evidence of his satisfaction heading the third generation of a family business founded in 1919.”

“Established in 1918, Shuckman’s began as a butcher shop and grocery at 16th and Kentucky streets in Louisville’s West End. With the Shuckman family seeing their community through those challenging years of the early 20th century, the business soon became a neighborhood fixture.”