There’s just something about September in the Cincy Region – Cincinnati Bengals football is back, Oktoberfests begin to make an appearance on both sides of the river, BLINK is right around the corner, and it is officially time to kick off sippin’ season. September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and while we don’t need an […]
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Giving Voice Foundation to raffle off rare bourbon set in Covington
The Giving Voice Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on services for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, will raffle off a five-bottle set of rare bourbon starting later this week. The raffle will serve as a way to raise funds for the foundation’s services. “Behind every raffle ticket is an opportunity to make […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to raffle off rare bourbon
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, often shortened to KSO, will host a rare bourbon raffle on Saturday, May 30 to raise money for its summer series of free concerts at Devou Park in Covington and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. “Great neighbor and long-time supporter — The Party Source — has donated a 5-bottle set of […]
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Mint juleps and more: Derby weekend in NKY
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, y’all! And while up here in Northern Kentucky, we don’t get the true Derby Day experience, you can always try to emulate it. The best way, we’ve found, is to put on your most ornate piece of headwear, your brightest-colored clothing and drink a mint julep. If you’re looking to make […]
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Win bourbon, a vacation, cash at Catholic Charities’ 2025 fundraiser
Catholic Charities will host its annual CASSBA fundraiser later this month, where participants can enter raffles to win select bourbon bottles, a dream vacation and cash. Funds raised through the raffle will benefit Catholic Charities’ many community efforts, such as the Parish Kitchen and its Mobile Food Pantry. This year’s event’s theme is “Dreams are […]
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B-Line adds Wenzel Whiskey, Becker & Bird Distillery
Northern Kentucky’s self-guided bourbon tour, The B Line, has added two new stops: Covington’s Wenzel Whiskey and Augusta’s Becker & Bird Distillery. The B Line now features nine Kentucky Bourbon Trail distilleries, nine bourbon bars, and 10 bourbon-themed restaurants in Covington, Newport, Independence, Burlington, Sparta, Augusta, and Maysville. “Kentucky bourbon draws over 2 million visitors […]
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Jerry’s Jug House, Greyhound Tavern added to the B-Line
The B-Line, Northern Kentucky’s self-guided bourbon tour, has added two new stops, Jerry’s Jug House in Newport and Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell, which are both popular local establishments with rich histories and a wide selection of bourbons.
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Win bourbon, vacation packages at upcoming NKY Catholic Charities raffles
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington is raffling off four bourbon packages and three vacation packages, with proceeds benefiting the organization. Tickets can be purchased at cassba.com.
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New Riff Distilling founder reflects on tenure as CEO
The head of one of Northern Kentucky’s most prominent distilleries is stepping down this week. The founder and CEO of Newport-based New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis, is officially retiring after ten years at the head of the company. His last day as CEO will be Wednesday, March 6. He first announced his intention to retire […]
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New Riff completes $3 million distillery renovation, unveils new rooftop bar
Newport’s New Riff Distilling completed renovations on The Aquifer — a $3 million project that transformed a former private event space on the distillery’s third floor into a tasting and cocktail bar. Customers now have unimpeded views of the Cincinnati skyline from The Aquifer, with the bonus of being able to walk around the outdoor […]
