‘Raise a Glass’ to National Bourbon Heritage Month; full slate of events on The B-Line

This September, bourbon enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of “America’s Native Spirit.” Northern Kentucky is the edge and beginning of “bourbon country” – Kentucky – which is the epicenter of the culture and history of the spirit.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) reports that the $9B signature industry for the Commonwealth helps to generate more than 23,100 jobs with an annual payroll topping $1.63B. Additionally, the production and consumption of bourbon pours more than $358M annually into tax revenue for Kentucky’s state and local governments, including those located here in the region.

meetNKY, Northern Kentucky’s Visitors Bureau, invites locals to be tourists in their own city and explore The B-Line, a self-guided passport bourbon experience, perfect for bourbon enthusiasts and bourbon-curious visitors alike. Comprised of seven official Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries, nine bourbon bars, and nine bourbon-centric restaurants, visitors can pick up a B-Line guide and passport at any location and visit just two distilleries, two bars, and two restaurants for a chance to receive FREE B-Line swag.

Throughout September, meetNKY in conjunction with The B-Line, is sharing a running list of ways to celebrate:

Throughout September

• Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar (OKBB) is offering $10 Old Fashioneds all month and daily specials on the cocktail menu throughout September.

• New Riff Distilling is offering $15 Old-Fashioned for two available in the Aquifer Room.

• Smoke Justis is offering $7 Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds all month, and will be hosting a Bottle Shop Blowout, as well as 25% off all Barrel Pick pours.

• Tousey House Tavern is offering something for everyone during Bourbon Heritage Month, including featured pours and cocktails throughout September, as well as Bourbon-forward entrees and desserts.

Special happenings each week

Week 2:

• September 8-15 – Wiseguy Lounge ’s next stop in the journey through bourbon history for Week Two focuses on the Industrial Revolution with Old Forester Whiskey Row. The featured flight this week includes pours from Old Forester 1870, Old Forester 1897, Old Forester 1910, Old Forester 1920, and the featured cocktail is an Old Fashioned.

• September 9-15 – Smoke Justis ’ weekly pour special this week is Weller 12 Year for $15, originally $35. On Wednesday, September 11 Smoke Justis is offering Angel’s Envy flights and bottle engraving.

Week 3:

• September 15-21 – Wiseguy Lounge ’s Week Three of the bourbon history tour focuses on Post Prohibition with Wild Turkey, with a featured flight with pours from Turkey Rare Breed, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. The featured cocktail is a Boulevardier, and Wiseguy Lounge will also be offering a bottle feature of WT Kentucky “Hijacked”.

• Wednesday, September 18 – Smoke Justis is offering Pinhook flights, bottle sales, and giveaways.

• Thursday, September 19 – Old Pogue Distillery is hosting a Trivia Night where visitors can join in for a fun evening of trivia specially curated by Old Pogue staff. Doors open at 5:30, and questions start at 6:00 PM. Cost $5 to play. Bourbon, Bourbon Slushies, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for sale.

Week 4:

• September 22-30 – Wiseguy Lounge ’s final stop on the bourbon history journey focuses on the Modern Age with New Riff Distilling. The featured flight will have pours of New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon, New Riff Single Barrel Rye, and New Riff Private Barrel “Anthony Solerno”. The featured cocktail is Paper Plane, and the featured bottle is New Riff “Anthony Solerno”.

• Thursday, September 26 – Old Pogue Distillery invites guests to meet and greet “The Great American Eclectic” Professor John Uri Lloyd (1849 – 1936) at 6 p.m. while tasting Old Pogue Bourbon. Renowned Kentucky-born scientist and pharmacist medical professional; co-founder of famous drug manufacturer Lloyd Brothers, Pharmacists; Professor to Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati, correspondent with the influencers of his time, eccentric novelist.

• Thursday, September 26 – Augusta Distillery and Purple Poulet are joining forces to host a Bourbon Dinner. To learn more, visit the Augusta distilling or Purple Poulet Facebook pages.

Week 5:

• Sunday, September 29 – Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar invites visitors to learn more about bourbon heritage and the unique aging process with a special bourbon talk and tasting with Mike Adams and the Buzzards Roost crew. Recently scoring a 95 by Wine Spectator, Buzzards Roost hand-picks the best MGP barrels and then re-barrels them in new toasted and lightly charred barrels from Independent Stave Company. They typically spend up to 18 months in that second barrel. This OKBB Single Barrel Select is bottled at barrel strength, 115-116 proof, and is simply incredible.

• Sunday, September 29 – New Riff Distilling is sponsoring the Mammoth Music Festival in Newport, and will have an exclusive single barrel selection that will be available at that event and in the gift shop.

• Monday, September 30 – Smoke Justis is hosting a three-course private bourbon dinner from 7-9 p.m. with Weller Millenium. There are only 25 tickets available at $375 per ticket.

For more information and an updated list on events, specials and stops along The B-Line, visit thebline.com .

Northern Kentucky’s Visitors Bureau

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