This story originally appeared in the Dec. 27, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, we’re taking a little road trip to Augusta. For families who need a reason to get out of the house for a short trip, or anyone looking to keep the holiday […]
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Kentucky Bourbon Trail expands with seven Northern Kentucky distilleries
Seven Northern Kentucky-based distilleries were added to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in honor of the attraction’s 25th anniversary. The Kentucky Distillers’ Association created the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 1999 to educate visitors on the art and science behind making bourbon. It was the United States’ first spirits tour and has since welcomed more than 18 […]
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Augusta Distillery celebrates Buckner’s 17 with launch party, tasting event
Augusta Distillery will launch Buckner’s 17, a single-barrel, cask-strength, unfiltered bourbon that has matured for 17 years, during its June 15 Buckner’s BBQ and Bluegrass event.
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Augusta Distillery bourbon named World’s Best
Augusta Distillery’s Buckner’s 13-year single barrel expression was named the Best Bourbon in the World for 2023 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition — a competition some consider the Oscars of the spirits industry. Buckner’s was up against more than a dozen finalists from multiple categories to be named the winner for “Best-in-Class,” the […]
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Augusta Distillery breaks ground on new facility
Ground broke Monday on the new Augusta Distillery, a $23 million project expected to create at least 14 full-time jobs in the Bracken Co. city. Governor Andy Beshear and county officials joined the distillery for the occasion. “I want to thank Augusta Distillery’s leadership for this commitment in Northeastern Kentucky,” Gov. Beshear said. “The commonwealth’s […]