Lexington medical marijuana dispensary will open with limited supply this month
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- Speakeasy Dispensary sets Jan. 15 opening in Lexington with limited medical supply
- Dispensary will sell to registered patients; supplies may run low and limits apply
- Gold Leaf Management will operate the site and partner with Kentucky cultivators
A medical marijuana dispensary in one of Lexington’s busiest shopping districts has announced an opening date, though it will offer a limited supply of cannabis products this month.
Speakeasy Dispensary, located at 1849 Alysheba Way in Hamburg, announced a grand opening set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, the business revealed in a news release and social media post Friday.
The business will offer limited products to patients registered with Kentucky’s medical cannabis program. The products will be available as supplies last, and purchase limits may apply, the release said. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated to take place the day before.
“Opening in Lexington is an important step for Kentucky’s medical cannabis program and for the patients it’s meant to serve,” Casey Flippo, CEO of Gold Leaf Management, said in the release.
Gold Leaf Management is the company overseeing operations at Speakeasy Dispensary. Gold Leaf is registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State as an out-of-state company based in Little Rock, Ark., doing business in Kentucky.
“This is a new program, and it’s still taking shape, so our focus is on giving patients a place where they can ask questions, understand their options and feel comfortable walking through the process,” Flippo continued.
“Early on, availability and pricing will reflect where the market is today, but as the program matures, access, selection and value will continue to improve. We’re committed to being part of that growth and to serving the Lexington community for the long term,” Flippo said in the release.
Fox 56 was the first to report the development, and Speakeasy will be the first dispensary to open in the city, though another dispensary opened with limited supply in Ohio County in December.
Previously, the Herald-Leader reported the dispensary was aiming to open in late 2025.
Located in the former Frisch’s Big Boy, the business at 1849 Alysheba Way has since undergone renovations. Its current concept is inspired by a traditional jockey club with a “concealed entry” that leads to the sales floor, the release said.
“Speakeasy plans to work alongside licensed cultivators and processors throughout the commonwealth to expand product selection over time. Early availability will be limited, but the dispensary’s long-term focus is on building strong industry partnerships that support a diverse, dependable offering for patients as more operators come online,” the release reads.