“REMUS Returns to Newport” Brings Bourbon, Bootlegging & Big Vision to Newport Syndicate
Fundraising event to benefit The Newport Foundation and spotlight the city’s emerging bourbon future
NEWPORT, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2025) – Newport has a long memory—and bourbon is a big part of it. On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, the City of Newport will lean into that history with “REMUS Returns to Newport: A Night of Bourbon, Bootlegging, and Big Vision” at Newport Syndicate, 18 East 5th Street, Newport, KY, from 6-10 p.m.
The event, facilitated by the City of Newport in support of The Newport Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is equal parts bourbon celebration and forward-looking showcase. Proceeds will help launch the Newport Bourbon Welcome Center and demonstrate the potential of a long-term REMUS Bourbon presence on Monmouth Street—right in the heart of Newport’s historic entertainment district.
“This night is about more than tasting great bourbon,” said event spokesperson Wayne Jung. “It’s about honoring Newport’s storied past while building a future where bourbon, tourism, and economic development all come together on Monmouth Street.”
Guests will step into a Prohibition-era atmosphere at Newport Syndicate, an Art Deco, bourbon-friendly venue already synonymous with storytelling and nightlife in northern Kentucky.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy REMUS craft cocktails, giveaways, a silent auction, live music from The Sin City Trio, and the rare chance to speak directly with REMUS Master Distiller Ian Stirsman about the future of the brand and its connection to Newport.
At A Glance
Event: REMUS Returns to Newport: A Night of Bourbon, Bootlegging, and Big Vision
Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
Time: 6–10 p.m. (VIP “Boss” entry at 6 p.m.; Associate entry at 7 p.m.)
Location: Newport Syndicate, 18 East 5th Street, Newport, KY
Benefiting: The Newport Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
Presented by: City of Newport, in support of The Newport Foundation, with REMUS Bourbon and Newport Syndicate
About The Newport Foundation
The Newport Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting projects and partnerships that preserve Newport’s history, enhance quality of life, and drive long-term economic vitality for residents, businesses, and visitors.
About the City of Newport, Kentucky
Located on the banks of the Ohio River in northern Kentucky, the City of Newport blends historic character with modern momentum. From its storied entertainment past to its growing role as a regional destination for dining, culture, and bourbon tourism, Newport continues to evolve as a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
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MEDIA CONTACT: WAYNE JUNG
513-675-9900
wjung@newportky.gov
www.NewportSyndicate.com
