Bourbon’s Greatest Journey

Located across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, New Riff Distilling is an independent, family-owned distillery founded in 2014 in Newport, KY. They are a New Riff on an Old Tradition, that tradition being Kentucky sourmash whiskey making. New Riff produces award-winning Bourbon, Rye, Gin, and Single Malt whiskey, all crafted with a commitment to quality and transparency. The Aquifer Tasting Room, located on the third floor of the distillery, features cocktails, flights, and pours of New Riff’s award-winning spirits, including rare, limited-edition, and exclusive releases.

Augusta Distillery’s mission is to create authentic, curated, Bourbon-centric experiences that delight their guests, consumers, and neighbors. The Ohio River was instrumental in advancing the popularity of Kentucky Bourbon and today remains a defining attribute of the charming river town of Augusta. It is the inspiration for their River Proof Series Bourbon, a bottle-your-own experience that allows you to capture, cork, and uncork a prosperous past and today’s authentic, unhurried sophistication. Located just blocks from the Ohio River and city center, Augusta Distillery connects the town to tourism, history and adventure. Currently, you can book Bourbon-centric experiences and explore the picturesque town of Augusta, Kentucky.

The Becker & Bird Bird Distillery is among the most historic spirits sites in America. The original distiller, John Baker, fought in the American Revolution and distilled in Washington County, Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion. John moved to Augusta, Kentucky in 1797 and continued to distill. Today the Becker & Bird Distillery produces the internationally acclaimed Bourbon that honors John Baker. The site is home to not only the distillery, but also houses the Baker-Bird Winery. As a part of the experience, you will get to tour the largest, oldest wine cellar in America, on the National Registry of Historic Places, and the only winery to have survived a Civil War Battle.

Boone County Distilling Company has deep roots that date back to 1833 when Petersburg, Kentucky, (just outside of Cincinnati) was home to the largest distilled-spirits producer in America. Today, Boone County is home to a new craft spirits distillery that continues to break new ground by bringing distilling back for the first time in a century. In every detail of their operations, Boone County Distilling Company has respected their history while investing in their future. Their tag line, “Made by Ghosts,” harkens to the early pioneers who crafted spirits in Boone County more than 100 years ago.

As you tour the Neeley Family Distillery, you will learn about their 11 generations of Kentucky distillers and moonshiners – a unique family history that is proudly on display. The family uses traditional methods to make their award-winning Kentucky Bourbon, including triple-copper pot distillation, using a “dona room” to propagate the family yeast strain, sweet mashing, and open-top cypress fermentation. Their completely grain-to-glass distillery was hand-built by the family.

Founded in 2001 by Scott Quigley, Pensive Distilling Company is a rapidly growing distillery + kitchen located in Newport, Kentucky. Pensive Distilling Company offers a wide range of products: vodka, moonshine, Bourbon – ranging from 80 proof to cask strength, cognac finished Bourbon, and more products yet to come. Pensive’s primary location is 720 Monmouth Street which was home to a Speakeasy during the years of prohibition. Pensive keeps the speakeasy theme alive during their weekend tours, requiring a password to gain access to their historic Speakeasy located upstairs in their location.With award winning burgers and tours, this is a can’t miss spot on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.